SPDT Switch achieves 100% settled state within 10 µs.
Press Release Summary:
Fabricated on 0.5-micron gate-length GaAs process with full passivation, MASW-007107 features low insertion loss of 0.5 dB up to 6 GHz and 0.7 dB up to 8 GHz, and isolation of 30 dB. It is suitable for systems that require up to 27 dBm of output power with EVM less than 2% for OFDM, 64 QAM, 54 Mbps signal. This 8 GHz RoHS compliant switch is available in 2 mm 8 lead power quad flat leadless (PQFN) package.
Original Press Release:
M/A-COM Introduces Smallest Low-Loss DC-8 GHz SPDT RoHS Compliant Switch
LOWELL, Mass., September 6, 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 the MASW-007107, a new DC-8GHz SPDT RoHS compliant switch for applications that require low insertion loss and fast settling times over a wide frequency range in an ultra small size.
"A critical specification among many linear systems is a ultra fast settling speed in both the receive and transmit path," said Kevin Harrington, product manager, Integrated Circuits Products Group, M/A-COM, Inc. "The switching time that is required from the software/baseband to the output power at the antenna can vary from application to application. We have recognized this attribute and with this new product we can achieve 100% settled state within 10uS, whereas similar GaAs switches that do not take this into account typically need closer to 100uS to 200uS to completely settle."
In many linear systems such as WiMax, multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) and ultra wide band, linear benchmarks are critical for superior system performance. The MASW-007107 is ideal for systems that require up to 27dBm of output power (5V operation) with EVM < 2% for an OFDM, 64 QAM, 54Mbps signal. The associated linear output power at 3.3V is 21dBm.
M/A-COM's MASW-007107 is fabricated on a low-cost 0.5-micron gate-length GaAs process with full passivation added for robust reliability while maintaining a low insertion loss of 0.5dB up to 6GHz and 0.7dB up to 8GHz, while limiting the isolation to 30dB. All of this is achieved in a miniature 2mm 8 lead power quad flat leadless (PQFN) package. Each MASW-007107 switch is 100% RF tested to ensure performance compliance, similar to many M/A-COM switch offerings.
Price and Availability
The MASW-007107 is available from stock and is priced at $0.31 for quantities of 10,000. 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 world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and a provider of premise wiring components and systems. 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.
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
