Diversity Switch maximizes system linearity performance.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in 0.4 mm thick, lead-free UTQFN package, DPDT Model MASWSS0190 maintains high linearity up to 6.0 GHz with power handling performance of 33 dBm P1dB, insertion loss of 0.70 dB, isolation of 43 dB, and max leakage current of 10 µA. Fabricated on 0.5-micron gate-length GaAs process with full passivation, RoHS-compliant switch is suited for WLAN IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g systems that employ 2 antennas, as well as cordless phones and base stations.
Original Press Release:
M/A-COM Introduces 'Low Profile' GAAS Broadband ROHS Compliant 2.0 - 6.0 GHz DPDT Diversity Switch
Low Cost, Lead Free UTQFN (0.4 mm thick) Package, Ideal for Linear Applications that Require Especially High P1dB, Fast Settling Speed and High Isolation
LOWELL, Mass., April 13, 2006 - M/A-COM, a business unit of Tyco Electronics and a leading provider of wireless radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave components, today announced a new RoHS compliant DPDT (double-pole/double-throw) diversity switch, MASWSS0190, designed for applications that require high linearity and isolation, with low cost and insertion loss all in a small size package. The MASWSS0190, with its low leakage current, is a high power switch that maximizes system linearity performance while simultaneously reducing DC power consumption.
Typical applications for the switch include WLAN IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g systems that employ two antennas for transmit and receive diversity as well as cordless phones and base stations. Designed for high power, the DPDT switch is designed to maintain high linearity up to 6.0 GHz. It is designed to have power handling performance of 33 dBm P1dB, typical insertion loss of 0.70 dB, isolation of 43 dB and a maximum leakage current of 10 uA.
For cost sensitive and space constrained applications, the MASWSS0190's lead-free, "low profile" 2 mm 8-lead UTDFN packaging and competitive pricing are attractive draw. The MASWSS0190 is fabricated on a low-cost 0.5-micron gate-length GaAs process with full passivation added for robust reliability and each switch is 100% RF tested to ensure performance compliance.
Price and Availability
The MAWSSS0190 is available from stock and is priced at $0.69 in quantities of 100,000. Contact M/A-COM's domestic and international sales channels for price and delivery quotes. Datasheets and supporting technical documents are available online at www.macom.com.
M/A-COM, Inc., a business unit of Tyco Electronics, is an established industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave semiconductors, components and technologies for the wireless telecommunications, automotive, aerospace and military industries. Holding hundreds of patents in the field, M/A-COM is internationally known as an innovator and integrator whose technologies are found in some of today's most advanced signal intelligence and defense systems, as well as in leading automotive navigation, safety, and communications solutions. M/A-COM is also a major supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets. Headquartered in Lowell, MA, M/A-COM has offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Information about M/A-COM can be found on the Web at www.macom.com, a complete, updated listing of all of M/A-COM's RoHS compliant parts is available on the Web at www.macom.com/rohs.
Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a leader in cutting-edge wireless components, complete power systems, and premise wiring components and systems; and a provider of critical communications systems to the Land Mobile Radio industry. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack and Simel. For more information, visit www.tycoelectronics.com.
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For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
Americas -- 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296
Pat Hindle
M/A-COM, Inc.
978/442-4825
hindlep@tycoelectronics.com
Mike Ratcliff
Tyco Electronics
717/592-2316
mike.ratcliff@tycoelectronics.com
