M/A-COM Press Release 11-13-2008

M/A-COM Technology Solutions LogoM/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.
100 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
+1 978.442.5000
www.macom.com

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Introduces New High-Power
Broadband Switch for WiMAX and Wi-Fi Applications

M/A-COM Technology Solutions' New High-Power Broadband SwitchELECTRONICA 2008 – Munich, Germany – November 13, 2008 – M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microwave and RF design solutions and products, today announced a new high-power (50 Watt) broadband PIN diode switch for WiMAX and Wi-Fi applications.

“With the global demand for high-speed wireless applications growing almost daily, it was imperative that we design and deploy a high-power PIN diode switch that is totally compatible with the latest technologic standards,” said Kevin Harrington, HMIC Business Development, M/A-COM Technology Solutions. “The new MASW-000834-13560T PIN diode switch achieves just that, providing our global customer base with a high-quality product that performs seamlessly with the technologies of today and the future.”

The MASW-000834-13560T PIN diode is a 50W SP2T broadband, high linearity, common anode T/R switch that is ideally suited for high power WiMAX and Wi-Fi applications. With 4mm MLP package, the new switch offers wideband 0.05 - 6.0 GHz performance with impressive isolation to loss ratio for both Tx and Rx states. The PIN diode provides exceptional 50W C.W. power handling, 65 dBm IIP3 at 2010 MHz for maximum switch performance.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Please contact M/A-COM Technology Solutions’ domestic and international sales channels for price and delivery quotes. Data sheets and supporting technical documents are available online at www.macom.com.

ABOUT M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

M/A-COM Technology Solutions was formed in September of 2008 when Cobham plc acquired the Aerospace & Defense and the Commercial businesses of Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment d.b.a. M/A-COM, Inc. The Commercial business has been incorporated as M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. and provides innovative design solutions and products including:

 

·         Si, GaAs, AlGaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products

·         Unique MMIC processes: HMIC™, GMIC™, MSAG™, iHBT™

·         In-house design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities

·         Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content manufacturing

·         Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter wave frequencies

·         One of the broadest selection of standard and custom products in the industry

 The newly incorporated company has nearly 60 years of experience as an industry leading supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave component and technology solutions and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and QS-9000.

 For more information visit www.macom.com

 

ABOUT COBHAM

Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improving communications and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platforms. The Company employs more than 13,500 people on five continents, with customers and partners in over 100 countries and annual revenues approaching some $3bn.

For more information visit www.cobham.com

FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Americas -- Phone: 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- Phone: 44 (1908) 574200
Asia/Pacific -- Phone: 81.44.844.8296