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M/A-COM Tech Asia Press Release - September 28, 2010
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M/A-COM Tech Asia Launches 2.5 to 4 GHz Highly Integrated Core Chip with Transmit and Receive Modes of
Operation
- XZ1001-BD Consists of Integrated Transmit/Receive Switches, Low Noise Amplifier, 6-bit Phase Shifter,
6-bit Attenuator and Driver Amplifier
September
28, 2010, Hsinchu, Taiwan - M/A-COM Tech Asia introduced today a 2.5 to 4 GHz gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic
microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) core chip, which consists of integrated transmit/receive switches, a low noise
amplifier (LNA), a 6-bit phase shifter, a 6-bit attenuator and a driver amplifier. This core chip, identified as
XZ1001-BD, features compensated
on-chip gate bias and delivers 33 dB transmit/receive gain, 20 dBm transmit/receive P1dB, and 2.5 dB receive noise
figure. The XZ1001-BD is well suited for both military and weather phased array radar applications and satellite
communications systems.
"Our highly integrated S-band core chip is comparable to our X-band core chip, the
XZ1002-BD, only shifted down in
frequency for 2.5-4 GHz applications," says Peter J. Hales, Senior Director, M/A-COM Tech Asia. "We are showcasing
both of these core chips at European Microwave Week to demonstrate 2-chip phased array radar solutions, which
significantly reduce design time, save board space, increase reliability and lower overall costs."
M/A-COM Tech Asia performs 100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing on the
XZ1001-BD, as well as 100% visual
inspection to MIL-STD-883 method 2010. The chip has surface passivation to protect and provide a rugged part with
backside via holes and gold metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or eutectic solder die attach
process.
Production samples and parts are available today from stock. The
XZ1001-BD datasheet and additional
product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech Asia website at
www.macomtechasia.com.
About M/A-COM Tech Asia M/A-COM Tech Asia designs and develops monolithic microwave
integrated circuits (MMICs) for microwave and millimeter-wave applications. Our products include multifunction
chips, high power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), attenuators and phase shifters, as well as complete
transceiver chipset solutions for military and weather radar, satellite communications, communications array, air
traffic control and active electronic scanned array (AESA). M/A-COM Tech Asia (formerly Mimix Asia) is a
subsidiary of holding company M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. This holding company and its
subsidiaries, including M/A-COM Technology Solutions and Mimix Broadband, make up the M/A-COM Tech family of
companies.
Posted 9/29/2010 |
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