MACOM amplifier gives designers control over E-Band Spectrum
MACOM has introduced a four stage E-Band driver amplifier, building on its previous MAAP-011106 E-Band power amplifier release in early March. Delivering typical Psat of 24dBm for the 71-76GHz and 81-86GHz frequency ranges in a single product, the device is suited for use in high capacity macro cell and small cell backhaul point-to-point radios.
"MACOM's MMIC design expertise and decades-long innovation in point to point wireless backhaul technology has distinguished us as a leading supplier of power amplifiers across every frequency band," said Stuart Cornelius, wireless backhaul product manager, MACOM. "With the introduction of our latest E-Band power amplifier, we're making it easier for transceiver designers to achieve high linear power and gain control over the full E-Band spectrum, while including the convenience and performance of an integrated output power detector. The addition of the MAAM-011167 to our market leading E-Band portfolio gives radio designers further options to optimise the output power level to their end application requirements."
MACOM's new MAAM-011167 E-Band driver amplifier suits both macro cell and small cell backhaul point-to-point radios and features variable gain with adjustable bias and an integrated power detector, which allows customers to avoid extra loss and extra cost that is associated with a discrete power detector. MACOM's bare die power amplifier supports 18dB of small signal gain with variable gain control for flexible performance tuning.
Depending on the application and required power output it can either be used as a final stage Power Amplifier or as a Driver Amplifier for applications requiring higher power. Each device is RF tested to ensure performance compliance, and is fabricated using an efficient pHEMT process.
