Sub-Harmonically Pumped Mixer MMIC performs through 97 GHz.
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Sub-harmonically pumped mixer (2 x LO) Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC), model EWM9002ZZ, utilizes anti-parallel connected PHEMT diode pairs to mix second harmonic of fixed-frequency LO with input signal. It offers broadband frequency performance of 67-97 GHz with LO to RF isolation of over 30 dB and conversion loss of 12 dB. Able to be used as upconverter or downconverter, product also delivers RF return loss at better than 10 dB and LO drive level of +15 dBm.
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Sub-Harmonically Pumped Mixer MMIC Performs Through 97 GHz
SAN JOSE, CA-Endwave Corporation (NASDAQ: ENWV), a leading provider of high-frequency RF MMIC devices and integrated subsystems, has announced the release of a new sub-harmonically pumped mixer (2 x LO) MMIC. Designed and manufactured in cooperation with WIN Semiconductor Corporation's 0.1 µm PHEMT process development, model EWM9002ZZ offers a broadband frequency performance of 67 - 97 GHz with LO to RF isolation of over 30 dB and a conversion loss of 12 dB. The device, which can be used both as an upconverter or downconverter, also delivers RF return loss at better than 10 dB, LO drive level of +15 dBm, and is highly repeatable.
Subharmonic mixers are often used in communications system in order to eliminate the unwanted effects of LO self-mixing, which occurs in many fundamental frequency mixers. EWM9002ZZ has the advantage of high RF to LO isolation and LO noise cancellation across a very broad frequency band.
The device utilizes anti-parallel connected PHEMT diode pairs to mix the second harmonic of a fixed-frequency LO with the input signal, and is well suited for E-band point to point microwave radio applications, W-band defense electronics and commercial communications systems. Endwave also offers key products for the LO chains, such as our EWX4201 multiplier and EWP4102ZZ driver amplifier.
Each die is visually inspected to Mil-STD-2010. The mechanical measurements of the die are 1.815 x 1.295 x 0.05 mm. Bare die prices at 1000 pieces are $45.00. Delivery is available directly from Endwave.
For more details visit www.endwave.com
About WIN Semiconductors Corp.
WIN Semiconductors Corp., founded in 1999, was the first pure-play 6-inch GaAs foundry in the world and has established a GaAs wafer fab in recognition of the growing demand for low cost manufacturing of high speed and high quality GaAs MMICs (monolithic microwave ICs) and RFICs (radio frequency ICs). WIN provides dedicated foundry services to design houses as well as IDM partners. WIN supplies HBT and pHEMT MMIC fabrication services to worldwide IC manufacturers using state-of-the-art GaAs process technology. For more details go to www.winfoundry.com
About Endwave
Endwave designs and manufactures RF MMICs and modules that enable the transmission, reception and processing of high-frequency signals. Endwave's product line of MMIC circuits offer a wide range of functions for use in microwave radio applications. As one of the largest suppliers of microwave point-to-point radio subsystems, Endwave is experienced in integrating these devices into highly engineered transmit and receive modules that function in the millimeter wave frequency range. www.endwave.com
