Macom 2-stage, fully matched GaN in Plastic power module.
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[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Macom Technology Solutions has released a new two-stage, fully matched GaN in Plastic power module. Optimized for L-Band commercial air traffic control, military radar, and long-range perimeter monitoring applications at 1.2 to 1.4 GHz, the module scales to peak pulse power levels of 100W in a 14 x 24 mm package size.

According to Macom, its new high-gain GaN in Plastic power modules are the first and only GaN-based modules to support surface mount technology (SMT) assembly, providing significant cost and process advantages compared to ceramic-packaged flange-mount components. Delivering benefits in size, weight and power (SWaP) while enabling high volume manufacturing efficiency, Macom’s new modules extend the performance attributes of its discrete GaN in Plastic power transistors and establish new standards for GaN module integration.

Under pulsed conditions, these modules deliver output power greater than 90W, with 30 dB typical associated power gain and 58 percent typical power added efficiency. Supporting 50V operation and up to 3 ms pulse width/duration for improved time on target, Macom’s GaN in Plastic power modules can reduce overall power consumption and cooling requirements compared to existing options.