Gallium Nitride HEMTs serve L-C band (0.5-6 GHz) amplifiers.

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Supplied in 4.4 x 14.0 mm package, MGF084xG series includes 3 models of gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) with 10, 20, and 40 W outputs. In addition to power efficiencies from 46%-50% at P3dB and 2.6 GHz, characteristics include 47 V operating voltage, 12-14 dB gain, and quiescent drain current from 90-340 mA. Uses include base stations for mobile phones, very small aperture terminals, and other transmission equipment.



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Mitsubishi Electric to Launch GaN HEMTs for L to C Band Amplifiers



Tokyo - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it has developed three models of gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) with 10W, 20W and 40W outputs. The three models are for L to C band (0.5~6 GHz) amplifiers, which are incorporated into base stations for mobile phones, very small aperture terminals and other transmission equipment. Sample shipments will begin from August 2010.

MGF0846G
For microwave transmitters, gallium arsenide (GaAs) power amplifiers are most commonly used, but gallium nitride is now garnering more attention, owing to its high breakdown voltage and high saturated electron speed. In March 2010, Mitsubishi Electric became the first company in the world to manufacture GaN HEMTs, launching four models for C-band space applications. HEMTs that use GaN have higherpower density, which helps save energy and contributes to making transmitters more compact and lightweight, and expanded operating life.

Product Features
1) GaN HEMT for high-output, high-efficiency, high voltage operation
  • Lineup of 10 W, 20 W and 40W output amplifiers
  • Suitable for L to C bands (0.5~6.0 GHz)
  • Power added efficiency of 46% or higher
  • High-voltage operation of 47 V

    2) Small sized package of 4.4 mm × 14.0 mm
  • Small sized package helps reduce mounting surface in amplifiers

    About Mitsubishi Electric
    With over 85 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,665.1 billion yen (US$ 37.4 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.

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