Richardson RFPD Press Release - August 18, 2011

Richardson RFPD Announces Availability for 3 High Performance Low Noise Amplifiers from M/A-COM Technology Solutions

-  MAAL-010704, MAAL-010705, MAAL-010706: Noise figure as low as 0.50 dB

Richardson RFPD

M/A-COM Technology Solutions GaAs pHEMT LNAsAugust 17, 2011 – LaFox, Illinois: Richardson RFPD, Inc. today announces the availability of a new family of low noise amplifiers from M/A-COM Technology Solutions. Each of the GaAs pHEMT LNAs provides enhanced RF performance, while also delivering needed space and cost savings. These devices have been designed to facilitate ease of implementation in many demanding RF and microwave front-end circuits, including satellite receivers and 3G/4G wireless infrastructure base stations.

Special features of this new LNA product family:
   Low noise figure; as low as 0.50 dB
   Excellent linearity with OIP3 > 34 dBm
   Rugged design includes enhanced ESD
      protection (950V)
   100% on-wafer RF, DC and output power testing
      for superior reliability and performance
   RoHS compliant
 
Key advantages which make these LNAs easier to design-in:
   Integrated active bias circuit
   Adjustable current (using external resistor) to tailor performance
   Single voltage supply operation (3V or 5V)
   Broadband internal matching at both input and output
 
The MAAL-010704-TR3 is designed for the wide frequency range between 100 MHz and 3.5 GHz; whereas the MAAL-010705-TR3 is optimal for the 500 MHz to 1.6 GHz range; and the MAAL-010706-TR3 is best for frequencies between 1.4 GHz and 4.0 GHz. Wireless infrastructure applications for these devices include LTE, GSM, WiMAX, WiBro, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and UMTS.

The MAAL-010704-TR3, MAAL-010705-TR3 and MAAL-010706-TR3 are in stock and ready for shipment, and full product documentation is available. To find more information, or to purchase these products today on the Richardson RFPD website, please visit our M/A-COM Technology Solutions storefront webpage. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-737-6937 (within North America); or please find your local sales engineer (worldwide) at Local Sales Support.


About Richardson RFPD, Inc.
Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics Company, is a global leader in the RF and wireless communications, power conversion and renewable energy markets. Relationships with the industry’s top component suppliers enable Richardson RFPD to meet the total engineering needs of each customer. Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide support for all aspects of customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production.  More information is available online at www.richardsonrfpd.com.


For details, contact:
Erika Engers
Director, Marketing Communications
eengers@richardsonrfpd.com
Phone: 630-208-2700











Posted  8/18/2011