IF Amplifier has dynamic range of 50-1,000 MHz.

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Suited for receiver and transmitter applications, MAAM-009116 IP3 Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifier features 18.0 dB of gain, 22 dBm of output P1dB power, and 40 dBm of output IP3 linearity while maintaining low noise figure of less than 2.4 dB. Housed in industry standard SOT-89 package, single stage device meets demands of complex communications systems.



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M/A-Com Technology Solutions Continues Industry Leadership Role with Development of New High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier, 50 - 1000 Mhz



New Low Noise, High Gain and High Output IP3 IF Amplifier Ideally Suited for Receiver and Transmitter Applications

Lowell, MA, February 18, 2009 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microwave and RF design solutions and products, today announced the release of a new MESFET 50 - 1000 MHz Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifier. The MAAM-009116 is a single stage High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier in an industry standard SOT-89 package, ideally suited for receiver and transmitter applications.

"At M/A-COM Technology Solutions, we are committed to developing and manufacturing products that meet the unique demands of our customers around the world," said Jim Dempsey, Product Manager, M/A-COM Technology Solutions. "The MAAM-009116 amplifier exhibits excellent linearity while maintaining a low noise figure. These two critical parameters are a must for engineers developing receive and transmit functions for today's complex communications systems. The new MAAM-009116 High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier provides our global customer base with a high-quality product that will perform seamlessly with today's increasingly complicated technology base."

This SOT-89 Packaged Amplifier offers customers a device with 18.0 dB of gain, 22 dBm of output P1dB power and an outstanding 40 dBm of output IP3 Linearity. The MAAM-009116 delivers all this performance while maintaining a low noise figure of less than 2.4 dB.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:
The M/A-COM Technology Solutions MAAM-009116 is available in wafer form from stock and is priced at $1.52 for quantities of 100,000. Contact M/A-COM Technology Solutions' domestic and international sales channels for price and delivery quotes. Datasheets and supporting technical documents are available online at www.macom.com.

ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
In September of 2008, Cobham acquired the Aerospace & Defense and the Commercial businesses of Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment d.b.a. M/A-COM, Inc. The Commercial business has been incorporated as M/A-COM Technology Solutions and provides innovative RF and microwave design solutions and products including:

o Si, GaAs, AlGaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products
o In-house design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities
o Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content manufacturing
o Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter wave frequencies
One of the broadest selections of standard and custom products in the industry

The newly incorporated company has nearly 60 years of experience as an industry leading supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave component and technology solutions and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and QS-9000.

For more information visit www.macom.com/default.asp

ABOUT COBHAM
Cobham's products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improving communications and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platforms. The Company employs more than 13,500 people on five continents, with customers and partners in over 100 countries and annual revenues approaching some $3bn.
For more information visit www.cobham.com

FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Americas -- Phone: 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- Phone: 44 (1908) 574200
Asia/Pacific -- Phone: 81.44.844.8296

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.
100 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
+1 978.442.5000
www.macom.com

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