Multi-Function MMIC suits commercial/military radar systems.
Press Release Summary:
Incorporating transmit and receive functions of X-band radar applications, MAMFGM0001-DIE COTS dual-path multi-function MMIC features phase shifter, attenuator, gain block, driver amplifier, and switches covering 7-12 GHz. Control command is accepted via serial port using 24-bit digital command. It is fabricated using MSAG process which features polyimide coating with no air bridges, producing rugged chip for high assembly yields.
Original Press Release:
M/A-Com Introduces Dual Path X-Band Control MMIC - The Most Highly Integrated COTS GaAS MMIC Available for Phased Array Applications
Enables Three Chip T/R Front-End Solution For Commercial and Military Radar
LOWELL, Mass., March 21, 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 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) dual-path X-band multi-function MMIC, which incorporates many transmit and receive functions that are typically featured in X-band radar applications. With its multi-functionality and reduced size, the MAMFGM0001-DIE is ideal for use in a variety of applications including commercial avionics as well as meteorological and military radar systems.
"This MMIC product combines five separate functions into a single MMIC, which greatly reduces circuit size and complexity, allowing for utilization in a wide-array of applications," said Jack Redus, Microwave MMIC product manager, M/A-COM, Inc. "The MAMFGM0001-DIE MMIC along with the MA01503D Limiter/LNA and MAAPGM0079-DIE 20W power amplifier provides our customers with a full RF front-end with a three chip solution. To our knowledge, this device represents the highest level of integration of functions on a GaAs COTS MMIC chip."
The MAMFGM0001-DIE's functions include a phase shifter, attenuator, gain block, driver amplifier and switches covering 7 to 12 GHz. The 6-bit phase shifter has 360 degrees of coverage and a least significant bit (LSB) of 5.6o. The 6-bit attenuator has a range of 31.5 dB and an LSB of 0.5 dB. Further, the gain block provides 21 dB of gain in the receive path. The driver amplifier provides 28 dB of gain and output 1 dB compression point of 22 dBm in the transmit path. Additionally, the integrated switches automatically select between transmit and receive paths. The MAAPGM0079-DIE control commands are accepted via a serial port using a 24-bit digital command.
The MAMFGM0001-DIE is fabricated using M/A-COM's MSAG (multi-function self-aligned gate) process, which features a polyimide coating with no air bridges, producing a rugged chip for high assembly yields. The MTTF is one million hours at a 170°C junction temperature.
Price and Availability
The MAMFGM0001-DIE is available today from stock in low quantities for engineering development. Lead times on higher quantities start at 12 weeks. Three other versions of this chip, the MAMF-000002-DIE000, MAMF-000003-DIE000, and MAMF-000004-DIE000, provide lower gain and/or higher linearity options to address a wide variety of system requirements. Custom multi-function MMICs based on these standard MMICs may also be developed. 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
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Mike Ratcliff
Tyco Electronics
717/592-2316
mike.ratcliff@tycoelectronics.com
