X-Band GaN on SiC Solutions

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X-Band GaN on SiC Solutions from MACOM

X-Band GaN on SiC Solutions from MACOM

MACOM delivers a high-performance X-band portfolio with a variety of power levels to optimize system performance, as well as backend support tools to assist in system design and integration.

MACOM’s GaN on SiC solutions are well suited for pulsed and CW X-Band applications. With a variety of power levels, high gain/stage, and high power-added efficiency (PAE), MACOM’s solutions support continuous improvements in SWaP-C benchmarks.

Key Benefits

  • Multiple stages of gain to minimize BOM
  • Ease of layout and assembly
  • High PAE reduces thermal load & simplifies cooling system
  • Overmold QFN solutions offers small footprints and environmental robustness
  • Key Features

  • Multiple platforms to optimize system architecture
  • Variety of power levels to optimize system performance
  • Backend support tools to assist in system design and integration
  • X-Band  GaN on SiC Solutions​

    Part Number
    Frequency (GHz)
    Psat (W)
    Gain (dB)
    Eff. (%)
    Voltage
    Device
    Package
    Eval Board
    Notes
    CMPA851A005S
    8.5-10.5
    4.5
    31
    Request
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    N/A
    New! Highest Efficiency GaN
    CGHV1F006S
    8.4-9.6*
    7
    14.5
    52
    40
    Transistor
    SMT
    Eval Board
    *Tuned EVB 8.5-9.6GHz EVB
    CMPA901A020S
    9-10
    20
    31
    45
    38
    MMIC
    SMT
    Eval Board
    CMPA851A012S
    8.5-10
    20
    29
    Request
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    N/A
    New! Highest Efficiency GaN
    CGHV1F025S
    8.9-9.6*
    25
    11
    51
    40
    Transistor
    SMT
    Eval Board
    *Tuned 8.9-9.6GHz EVB
    CGHV1J025D
    DC-18
    25
    17
    60
    40
    Transistor
    Die
    N/A
    CMPA601C025F
    6-12
    25
    33
    32
    28
    MMIC
    Flange
    Eval Board
    CMPA801B030F1
    8-11
    37
    21
    44
    40
    MMIC
    Flange
    Eval Board
    CMPA801B030S
    7.9-11
    40
    20
    40
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    Eval Board
    Also avail in die
    CMPA901A035F
    9-10
    40
    34
    35
    28
    MMIC
    Flange
    Eval Board
    CMPA851A025S
    8.5-10
    40
    29.5
    Request
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    Eval Board
    New! Highest Efficiency GaN
    CGHV96050F2
    7.9-11
    50
    10
    55
    40
    IMFET
    Flange
    Eval Board
    50 Ohm I/O Match. Test board without device avail
    CMPA851A050F
    8.5-10.5
    50
    29
    Request
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    Eval Board
    New! Highest Efficiency GaN
    CGHV1J070D
    DC-18
    70
    17
    60
    40
    Transistor
    Die
    N/A
    Characterized at 10 GHz.
    CMPA851A050S
    8.5-10.5
    80
    29
    Request
    28
    MMIC
    SMT
    Eval Board
    New! Highest Efficiency GaN
    CGHV96100F2
    7.9-9.6
    100
    10
    45
    40
    IMFET
    Flange
    Eval Board
    50 Ohm I/O Match. Test board without device avail
    CGHV96130F
    8.4-9.6
    130
    7.5
    42
    40
    IMFET
    Flange
    Eval Board
    50 Ohm I/O Match

    Additional Resources

    Reach out to one of our field sales engineers and find the right MACOM X-band amplifier lineup to fit your requirements.

    On the RF Portal, qualified registrants can download MACOMs large-signal simulation models, which can help in designing amplifier modules.

    Gallium nitride (GaN), when implemented on a Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrate, is especially suitable for high-power applications like radar.

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