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High-linearity power amps handle Ka-Band SATCOM, VSAT apps

June 11, 2018 By Aimee Kalnoskas

MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced a comprehensive portfolio of Ka-Band power amplifiers (PAs) optimized for next-generation SATCOM and VSAT applications requiring uncompromising high-speed connectivity, efficiency and reliability. Available in 2, 2.3, 3, 4 and 6W power output options spanning frequency ranges from 27 to 31.5 GHz, these new GaAs-based Ka-Band PAs are expected to provide industry-leading linearity and IM3, and best-in-class performance across a range of key metrics.

MACOM’s Ka-Band MAAP Series PAs can deliver up to 24.5 dB of linear gain, 29% power added efficiency and saturated output power (PSAT) up to 38.5 dBm, with IM3 levels up to -25 @ 27 dBm. Assembled in lead-free 5mm, 32-lead QFN packaging (with available 6W bare die option – MAAP-011140-DIE), MACOM’s Ka-Band MAAP Series PAs can provide customers with full SMT assembly flexibility, complemented by MACOM’s portfolio of discrete mixers, drivers and gain block amplifiers.

The table below outlines typical Ka-Band MAAP Series PA performance:

Parameter
   Units
MAAP-011246
2 Watt Power Amplifier
MAAP-011298
2.3 Watt Power Amplifier
MAAP-011289
3 Watt Power Amplifier
MAAP-011233
4 Watt Power Amplifier
MAAP-011140-DIE
6 Watt Power Amplifier
Frequency
GHz
27.5 – 31.5
27.0-31.5
28.0-30.0
28.5 – 31.0
27.5 – 30.0
High Gain
dB
24
24.5
24
25
24
P1dB
dBm
32
32.5
34
34.5
37.5
PSAT
dBm
34
34
36
36
38.5
Power Added Efficiency
@ PSAT
29%
26%
23%
27.5%
23%
Input Return Loss
dB
10
10
10
10
12
Output Return Loss
dB
14
10
14
10
12
IM3 Level
dBc
-25 @ 27 dBm
-17.5 @ 30 dBm
-18 @ 30 dBm
-27 @ 29 dBm
-24 @ 33 dBm

MACOM’s Ka-Band MAAP Series PAs are available to customers today. For assistance identifying MACOM products optimized to substitute or replace offerings from other vendors, visit MACOM’s Cross Reference tool.

MACOM will showcase its industry leading RF technology portfolio at IEEE’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2018, Booth #1125 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12th – 14th. MACOM’s booth will feature new product solutions optimized for 5G connectivity, basestations, SATCOM, Test and Measurement, ISM and Radio communications.

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