  Tyco
Electronics Introduces New Ultra Low Noise Amplifier Family with Less
than 1 dB Noise Figure
Low-Cost, RoHS Compliant Amplifiers
Ideally Suited for Low Noise Applications, Including GPS, WiMAX, DAB
and MoCA Specifications
LOWELL, Mass. – Feb. 26, 2008 –
Tyco Electronics today introduced a new family of ultra low noise amplifiers
(LNA) with less than 1 dB noise figure (NF) across the designed frequency
range that are appropriate for a variety of applications including Global
Positioning Systems (GPS), WiMAX, Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and
Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) specifications.
The first
products developed on the company’s newest low noise LH3 0.5um pHEMT
process, the family is designed to achieve less than 1dB NF and are
tunable over a wide frequency range. Each LNA has minimum off-chip matching
components, which allow for tuning optimal noise figure and gain over
a wide frequency range.
The M/A-COM MAAL-007304 and MAAL-007306
are high gain amplifiers in a RoHS-compliant SOT-26 surface mount plastic
package. They employ a monolithic two-stage self-biased design and typically
operate from a single 3.0 volt supply. The MAAL-007304 is designed to
achieve low noise (0.7 dB), low current (11.5 mA), and high gain (25.5
dB) up to 3.0 GHz, while the MAAL-007306 has a higher operating current
and OIP3 in order to support higher linearity requirements for the infrastructure
market up to 2.0 GHz.
The MAAL-008550 low noise amplifier is
packaged in a RoHS SC-70 compliant surface mount plastic package, employing
a single-stage self-biased design and typically runs from a single 3.0
volt supply. It is designed to have a low noise figure of 0.75 dB while
only consuming 7.5 mA of current and 12.5 dB of gain at 2.3 GHz when
operating at 3.0 V.
Pricing and Availability
The M/A-COM
MAAL-007304, MAAL-007306 and MAAL-008550 are available from stock and
are priced at $0.46, $0.98 and $0.32 respectively for quantities of
100,000. Please contact Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM domestic and international
sales channels for price and delivery information. Data sheets and supporting
technical documents are available online at
http://www.macom.com/.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International
Ltd., is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components,
network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion
to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs, manufactures
and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances
and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer
electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing,
sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics’ commitment
is its customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can
be found at
www.tycoelectronics.com.
M/A-COM, the TE logo and Tyco
Electronics are trademarks.
Other products, logos and
Company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
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For sales information, please
contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Americas -- 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296
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