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Power amplifier meets cellular backhaul applications in 18GHz band
A new 2W power amplifier from M/A-COM Technology Solutions is now available from Richardson RFPD with full design support capabilities. The MAAP-011145 is assembled in a 7 mm surface mount, lead-free cavity package with a temperature compensated integrated power detector operating from 17.65 to 19.75GHz.
The circuit provides 25dB small signal gain, +43dBm OIP3, 2W P1dB, +34.5dBm saturated output power, and bias of 1330mA @ 6V. It includes ESD protection and by-pass capacitors to ease the implementation and volume assembly of the packaged part.
The new PA is specifically designed for use in point-to-point radios for cellular backhaul applications in the 18GHz band.