Macom Releases Two New Low Noise Amplifiers

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[Via Satellite 09-20-2016] Macom Technology Solutions has released MAAL-011129 and MAAL-011130, two new low noise amplifiers for customers in test and measurement, satellite communications, aerospace, defense and Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) applications.

The MAAL-011129 is designed for diverse receiver applications such as Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Point-to-Point and 24 GHz ISM. This device operates from 18 to 31.5 GHz and has a typical noise figure of 2.5 dB and gain of 23 dB at 24 GHz. Users can set the bias current with an external resistor to customize the power consumption and linearity performance.

The MAAL-011130 focuses on customers who require a fully matched solution covering 2 to 18 GHz with low noise figure of 1.4 dB, high gain of 20 dB and flexible biasing options. The device is biased with a single +3.0 to +5.0 V bias and the current can be adjusted with a separate DC bias pin or set with an external resistor. The amplifier typically consumes 30 mA and allows full power-down with the Vb pin.