MACOM’s MAAP-010169 is a two staged amplifier operating between the 2 GHz to 6 GHz frequency range. Image credit: MACOM

[Satellite TODAY 08-01-13] MACOM Technology Solutions, a supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced a new MMIC power amplifier for high power broadband applications.

      The MAAP-010169 is a two staged amplifier operating between the 2 GHz to 6 GHz frequency range. The device eliminates customer needs for any sensitive external RF tuning components.

     The unit was designed using a higher reliability pHEMT process to realize higher power added efficiency and gain. The amplifier provides a nominal gain of 18 dB with outstanding input and output return loss of 8-10 dB respectively across the 2 GHz to 6 GHz band – altogether providing an excellent option for customers looking for high power solutions for their broadband applications.