MACOM Extends Leadership in Networking Applications with New Wideband, High Dynamic Range Frequency Doubler

High suppression device provides excellent output power and is ideal for use in LO chain applications for cellular backhaul

MACOM's Frequency Doubler provides typical power of 17dBm (Photo: Business Wire)

LOWELL, Mass.--()--M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, today announced a new wideband Frequency Doubler for point-to-point radios and cellular backhaul applications.

The MAFC-004403 is a frequency doubler solution for customers who need a multiplier with excellent input and output return loss and isolation. Operating over the 16 - 24 GHz bandwidth, the device is packaged in a 4mm x 4mm QFN that is RoHS compliant and compatible with reflow temperatures to 260 °C. Unlike the competition, the frequency doubler exhibits input power level ranges from -5 to +5 dBm, delivering a typical output power of 17dBm. The device also demonstrates high 1xFIN and 3XFIN isolations providing customers with an excellent solution.

This doubler provides microwave radio designers a solution for generating the required LO frequencies aimed at the 18GHz to 42GHz bands”, said David Richardson, Product Line Director. “When combined with the chipsets and VCOs that MACOM already offers for these bands, its provides a complete high performance solution for the customer.”

The table below outlines typical performance:

                         
Parameter           Units           MAFC-004403
Frequency           GHz           16-24
Output Power           dBm           +17
1xFIN Leakage           dBm           -25
3xFIN Leakage           dBm           -15
4xFIN Leakage           dBm           -5
Input Return Loss           dB           12
Output Return Loss           dB           12
Supply Current (ID)           mA           130
                   

Production quantities and samples of MAFC-004403 are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the MACOM website at: www.macom.com.

ABOUT MACOM

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (www.macom.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products that enable next-generation Internet and modern battlefield applications. Recognized for its broad catalog portfolio of technologies and products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including high speed optical, satellite, radar, wired & wireless networks, CATV, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. A pillar of the semiconductor industry, we thrive on more than 60 years of solving our customers' most complex problems, serving as a true partner for applications ranging from RF to Light.

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

MACOM, M/A-COM, M/A-COM Technology Solutions, M/A-COM Tech, Partners in RF & Microwave, The First Name in Microwave and related logos are trademarks of MACOM. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DISCLAIMER FOR NEW PRODUCTS:

Any express or implied statements in MACOM product announcements are not meant as warranties or warrantable specifications of any kind. The only warranty MACOM may offer with respect to any product sale is one contained in a written purchase agreement between MACOM and the purchaser concerning such sale and signed by a duly authorized MACOM employee, or, to the extent MACOM's purchase order acknowledgment so indicates, the limited warranty contained in MACOM's standard Terms and Conditions for Quotation or Sale, a copy of which may be found at: www.macomtech.com/content/customersupport.

FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

North Americas -- Phone: 800.366.2266
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Contacts

MEDIA:
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.
Husrav Billimoria, 978-656-2896
Husrav.Billimoria@macomtech.com
or
Rainier Communications
Jessie Glockner, 508-475-0025 x140
jglockner@rainierco.com
or
embedded PR
Gerlinde Knoepfle, +49 (0)89 64913634-12
gk@embedded-pr.de

Release Summary

High suppression doubler from MACOM provides excellent output power and is ideal for use in LO chain applications for cellular backhaul

Contacts

MEDIA:
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.
Husrav Billimoria, 978-656-2896
Husrav.Billimoria@macomtech.com
or
Rainier Communications
Jessie Glockner, 508-475-0025 x140
jglockner@rainierco.com
or
embedded PR
Gerlinde Knoepfle, +49 (0)89 64913634-12
gk@embedded-pr.de