GaAs MMIC distributed amplifier die for military and space applications introduced by Custom MMIC
WESTFORD, Mass., 21 Nov. 2012. Custom MMIC in Westford, Mass., is introducing the CMD173 wideband gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit (GaAs MMIC) distributed amplifier die for military, space, microwave radio, very-small-aperture terminal (VSAT), telecommunications, test, and instrumentation applications from DC to 20 GHz.
This device delivers greater than 15 decibels of gain with a corresponding output 1-decibel compression point of +18 dBm, and a noise figure of 1.5 decibels at 8 GHz.
The CMD173 is an all-positive bias design to eliminate complicated and costly sequencing circuits while also simplifying board layout, company officials say. In addition, the use of on-chip tracking circuits delivers consistent performance over temperature and process variation.
The CMD173 is a 50-Ohm matched design that offers passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection. The device does require off-chip bias networks.
For more information contact Custom MMIC online at www.custommmic.com.
John Keller | Editor
John Keller is editor-in-chief of Military & Aerospace Electronics magazine, which provides extensive coverage and analysis of enabling electronic and optoelectronic technologies in military, space, and commercial aviation applications. A member of the Military & Aerospace Electronics staff since the magazine's founding in 1989, Mr. Keller took over as chief editor in 1995.
