Date: 13/02/2012

1.2 W GaAs power amplifier for point-to-point radio apps

M/A-COM Technology has introduced a new power amplifier for point-to-point radio applications. The MAAP-008924 is a 3-stage, high linearity 1.2 W GaAs power amplifier. Packaged in a 5 mm, 20-Lead PQFN, the amplifier is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output.

"The MAAP-008924 provides a high output IP3 while maintaining low DC power consumption", said Jack Redus, Product Manager. "This power amplifier is an excellent choice for 10, 11, and 13 GHz point-to-point radio transceivers for cellular backhaul applications."

Operating between the 10 GHz to 13.3 GHz frequency range, the MAAP-008924, can be used as a power amplifier stage, or as a driver stage in high power applications. Fabricated using M/A-COM Tech's high linearity MESFET Process, the amplifier features 20 dB Gain and 44 dBm OIP3.

The table below outlines typical part number performance:

Parameters

Units

MAAP-008924

Frequency

GHz

10 – 13.3

Input Return Loss

dB

12

Output Return Loss

dB

10

Gain

dB

20

P1dB

dBm

31

IP3

dBm

44

Quiescent Current

mA

1000

Production quantities and samples of MAAP-008924 are available from stock