M/A-COM Technology Solutions Announces New Set of Digital Phase Shifters
-- Phase Shifters Deliver Fast Switching Speed, Low Phase Error, and Serial or Parallel Control Capability
Lowell, MA, August 8, 2011 – M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of high
performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced today a new set of digital phase shifters for
communications, electronic warfare (EW), and radar applications. The phase shifters facilitate easy implementation
in communication antennas, phased array radars, weather radars, and EW receivers. The GaAs pHEMT 4-Bit and 6-Bit
digital phase shifters meet the high performance requirements of communications and radar system manufacturers,
optimizing for fast switching speed, low phase error, and serial or parallel control capability.
“M/A-COM Tech’s new 1.4 GHz to 2.4 GHz digital phase shifters maintain low phase error and low attenuation
variation over the 360° range,” said Kevin Harrington, Product Manager. “The built-in CMOS driver allows for
serial or parallel control and low DC power consumption.”
The MAPS-010143 is a 4-Bit digital phase shifter housed in a 4mm 24-Lead PQFN Package. It provides 360° phase
shift range with a step size of 22.5°. It is controlled with a single +5.0V serial or parallel control line. Its
insertion loss is 3.2dB, with a low +/- 0.5dB attenuation variation and +/- 2.0° phase accuracy over the 1.4 GHz
to 2.4 GHz frequency range.
The MAPS-010163 is a 6-Bit digital phase shifter housed in a 4mm 24-Lead PQFN Package. It provides 360° phase
shift range with a step size of 5.625°. It is controlled with a single +5.0V serial or parallel control line. Its
insertion loss is 5.0dB, with a low +/- 0.8dB attenuation variation and +/- 4.0° phase accuracy over the 1.4 GHz
to 2.4 GHz frequency range.
The table below outlines specific part number performance:
Production quantities and samples of MAPS-010143 and MAPS-010163 are available from stock. Final
datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at:
www.macomtech.com
ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. M/A-COM Technology Solutions ( www.macomtech.com)
is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF),
microwave, and millimeter wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, M/A-COM Tech serves
diverse markets including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense,
automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. M/A-COM Tech builds more than 60 years of experience
designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Lowell,
Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental
management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and
Australia.
MEDIA CONTACT: Patricia A. Isabelle M/A-COM Technology
Solutions Inc. 978-656-2546
Patricia.Isabelle@MacomTech.com
Posted 8/8/2011 |