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 Tyco Electronics Announces New M/A-COM 5.0 - 9.0 GHz Multipurpose Low Noise
Amplifier
Variable Gain Amplifier Designed for Communications as well as
Military and Space Radar Applications
LOWELL, Mass. – October 31, 2007 – Tyco Electronics
today introduced the M/A-COM MAAM-007095-A3GVSA low noise amplifier, a new two-stage
variable gain amplifier that is ideal for military and space radar, tactical communications
systems and commercial point-to-point radio applications. Featuring a variable gain control
of 0 - 5 V and 25-38 dB gain, the amplifier can be used as a LNA (Low Noise Amplifier),
intermediate amplifier or driver stage amplifier. Typical noise figure is 2 dB with a 1dB
compression point of 17 dB.
“The abundance of applications that this amplifier can fulfill, in combination with the
number of connector configurations that it employs, makes the M/A-COM MAAM-007095 one of
the most versatile amplifiers available,” said Ken Veith, engineering manager, Tyco
Electronics. “We feel that this product advances our leadership in the market and we look
forward to continuing to provide components that meet and exceed the needs of our expanding
global customer base.”
The M/A-COM MAAM-007095-A3GVSA amplifier utilizes a 12V – 15V power supply, and can be
mounted in either a connectorized or drop-in configuration. The amplifier resides in a
hermitically sealed housing and can accommodate either field-replaceable SMA or GPO
connectors. The amplifier is matched to 50 ohms on both input and output, and is fabricated
using high-performance, high-reliability military standard processes. This part may be
subject to US export compliance laws and regulations.
Pricing and Availability
Please contact Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM products domestic and international sales
channels for price and delivery information. Datasheets and supporting technical documents
are available online at
http://www.macom.com.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is a leading
global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems,
with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs,
manufactures and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and
aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over
8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco
Electronics’ commitment is its customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can
be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.
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M/A-COM, the TE logo and Tyco Electronics are
trademarks.
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Other products, logos and Company names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
10713 Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Americas -- 1-410-329-7900
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296 |
