High-Linearity RF Driver Amplifier covers 250-3,000 MHz range.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. Dec 31, 2010

Press Release Summary:

With linearity of 47 dBm output IP3 and typical gain of 19.5 dB, MAAM-009563 broadband amplifier uses external matching components, where component values are selected to center 200 MHz instantaneous bandwidth within overall frequency range. Pb-free SOIC-8EP SMT plastic package is RoHS compliant and compatible with solder reflow temperatures to 260Ã‚Â°C. Two-stage HBT driver amplifier suits cellular and WiMAX infrastructure applications, and ESD susceptibility achieves class 2 ESD rating.

Original Press Release:

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Introduces 250 to 3000 MHz Highly Linear RF Driver Amplifier

Broadband amplifier exhibits high linearity in plastic surface mount package

Lowell, MA - M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) introduced today the MAAM-009563, a two-stage HBT driver amplifier for cellular and WiMAX infrastructure applications. This driver amplifier covers a broad frequency range of 250 to 3000 MHz with excellent linearity of 47 dBm output IP3 and typical gain of 19.5 dB. The broad operation is achieved using external matching components, where component values are selected to center the 200 MHz instantaneous bandwidth within the overall frequency range. The lead-free SOIC-8EP surface mount plastic package is RoHS compliant and compatible with solder reflow temperatures up to 260oC. The ESD susceptibility achieves a class 2 ESD rating

"The MAAM-009563 HBT driver amplifier is yet another example of M/A-COM Tech developing industry-leading amplifiers to meet customer and market requirements," said Jack Redus, Product Manager. "This highly efficient amplifier delivers high linearity and gain, and lower power consumption to cover a broad frequency range for infrastructure applications. In addition to the MAAM-009563 amplifier, M/A-COM Tech offers a family of RF driver amplifiers covering similar frequency ranges at different power levels to meet a variety of requirements."

Engineering samples, sample boards and production devices are available today from stock. Technical support is also available from M/A-COM Tech's applications engineers at 978.656.2539. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at macomtech.com.

ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) is a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components, and subassemblies for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications. The company provides innovative design solutions and products including:

Si, GaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products

Unique MMIC processes: HMIC(TM) and GMIC(TM)

In-house design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities

Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content manufacturing

Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter wave frequencies

One of the broadest selections of standard and custom products in the industry

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech builds on some 60 years of experience to develop and manufacture active and passive products, including Si and compound semiconductors from facilities in Lowell, MA, and Torrance, CA. Infrastructure products continue to be provided by the company's facility in Cork, Ireland, and Laser Diode products in Edison, New Jersey. M/A-COM Tech is certified to ISO 9001, AS 9100 and QS-9000.

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