Mimix Asia Launches 2.7 to 3.8 GHz GaAs MMIC 14W Power Amplifier

XP5002-BD Delivers 32 dB Gain and Includes On-Chip Gate Bias Circuitry

January 14, 2010, Hsinchu, Taiwan - Mimix Asia, a supplier of monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for microwave and millimeter-wave applications, introduces today a 2.7 to 3.8 GHz GaAs MMIC power amplifier that has 32 dB large signal gain and 41.5 dBm saturated output power. Identified as XP5002-BD, this device includes on-chip gate bias circuitry and delivers 40% power added efficiency. The XP5002-BD is well suited for radar, satellite and commercial applications.

"The XP5002-BD provides a fully matched, high gain power amplifier solution," says Paul Beasly, Business Development Manager, Mimix Asia. "The integrated bias circuitry, internal matching and superior gain performance provide an exceptionally compact solution for S-band high power applications." .

Mimix performs 100% RF and DC testing on the XS1000-BD and samples are available today from stock. The datasheet, additional product information and technical support can be obtained from the Mimix Asia website at www.mimixasia.com.

About Mimix Asia
Mimix Asia, a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc., designs and develops monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for microwave and millimeter-wave applications. Mimix Asia’s unique product offering includes multifunction and integrated chips, high power amplifiers, attenuators and phase shifters and provides complete chipset solutions for military & commercial radar and satellite communications systems. Mimix Asia also tests, inspects and packages products and provides strategic support to Mimix Broadband for production, supply chain management, order processing and fulfillment.