Anokiwave has released a set of two new ICs in a family of multi-function microwave and millimeter-wave Silicon ICs, offering complete transmit/receive functionality with active gain and phase control. The new IC family, also called “Intelligent Gain Blocks” (IGB), offer versatile RF blocks that can be used in wide range of applications including SATCOM, RADAR, 5G communications, and sensing.
The AWMF-0141 and AWMF-0143 are similar to the previously released ICs in the IGB family, and provide a PA, LNA, 6-bit gain and phase control solution without the T/R switch, all integrated into single IC in Ku and Ka-bands. Removing the T/R switch allows more flexibility and improved output power and noise figure. The AWMF-0141 operates from 10.5 GHz to 16.0 GHz providing +13.5 dBm power output during transmit and 1.5 dB noise figure during receive. The AWMF-0143 operates from 26.0 GHz to 30.0 GHz with +13 dBm of power output during transmit and 3.0 dB noise figure during receive. Both ICs provide 31.5 dB of dynamic range and are packaged in a 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm WLCSP.
Anokiwave offers evaluation kits for ease of adoption of the technology and capabilities. The kits include boards with the IC, USB-SPI interface module with drivers, and all required cables. Pilot production deliveries are available now. Click here to learn more about these products.
