MACOM introduces broadband multistage silicon-based gallium nitride power amplifier modules

     MACOM expands its portfolio of silicon-based Gallium nitride (GaN-on-Si) power amplifiers (PA) with the introduction of the new MAMG-100227-010 broadband power amplifier (PA) module. The broadband PA module is optimized for land Mobile Radio systems (LMR), wireless public safety communications, and military tactical communications and electronic countermeasures (ECM). The MAMG-100227-010 PA module, with its efficient design of a 50-ω fully matched, two-stage PA architecture and top and bottom mount configurability, provides radio equipment with unprecedented design flexibility to achieve a balance between strict size, weight and power (SWaP) specifications.

     The new MAMG-100227-010 PA module leverages MACOM's high-performance silicon-based gallium nitride to achieve 225-2600 MHz extreme broadband, 10W continuous wave output power, up to 40% typical power added efficiency (PAE), and 22dB typical power gain. And up to 36V operating voltage (typical 28V). With a compact 14x18 mm air pocket laminate package with an integrated gold-plated copper radiator, PA architecture mismatches can be avoided, thus eliminating the need for additional component and PCB space. In addition, top and bottom mounting configurability contributes to PA module installation flexibility and thermal agility.

     Mark Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing, RF Power and Base Stations, MACOM, said: "MACOM has extensive expertise in delivering high-performance silicon-based gallium nitride solutions with field-proven, reliable performance. On this basis, MACOM introduced the MAMG-100227-010 PA module. For customers seeking superior design flexibility, the MAMG-100227-010 perfectly demonstrates MACOM's design and application expertise across a wide range of broadband frequencies and power levels."

     For more than 60 years, MACOM's team of design and application experts has led innovation in RF, microwave and millimeter wave and has developed the industry's richest portfolio of components covering the entire RF signal chain. MACOM's heterogeneous semiconductor and packaging strategies apply advanced, proprietary technology designed to ensure that every RF system function is fully optimized to provide optimal performance and maintain cost advantages. MACOM always delivers superior technology, expertise, cost structure and supply chain without compromise, thus providing customers with a real competitive advantage.