MACOM has released a new wideband distributed amplifier for use in 5G test and measurement (T&M) equipment. The MAAM-011238 amplifier is available both as a bare-DIE and Surface Mount package and operates from 100 kHz up to 50 GHz (67.5 GHz for the Bare-DIE version) giving system designers the ability to use a single amplifier for 5G applications spanning sub-6 GHz to mmW frequencies.
The MAAM-011238 amplifier supports wideband operation from 100 kHz up to 50 GHz (67.5 GHz for the Bare-DIE version) with a typical gain of 14 dB at 30 GHz. The input and output are fully matched at 50 Ω with a typical return loss of 10 dB across the band. The overall ease of use for customers is enhanced by utilizing a positive gate bias, thereby eliminating the need for a negative voltage supply and bias sequencer. The MAAM-011238’s integrated power detector further simplifies system designs while preserving valuable board space.
The MAAM-011238 aims to deliver an effective broadband amplifier solution for 5G sub-6 GHz to mmW testing. The MAAM-011238 and MAAM-011238-DIE are available to customers.
| Parameters | MAAM-011238 | MAAM-011238-DIE |
| Frequency | 100 kHz – 50 GHz | 100 kHz – 67.5 GHz |
| *Gain (dB) | 14 | 15 |
| *P1dB (dBm) | 17 | 18 |
| *P3db (dbm) | 18.5 | 20 |
| *OIP3 (dBm) | 26 | 26 |
| *NF (dB) | 6 | 5.5 |
| Bias Voltage (V) | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| Bias Current (mA) | 125-150 | 125-150 |
| Package | 5mm 12-Lead SMT | 2.1mm x 1.05mm |
Typical part number performance: (* at 6 V, 30 GHz)
MACOM is showcasing its RF portfolio at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2019 in Boston, MA, USA, from June 4th – 6th. MACOM’s booth also features other new products optimized for 5G, wireless base stations, radar, T&M and industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications.
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