M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) introduced at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS/MTT-S) Trade Show, in Montreal, Canada, a 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset for point-to-point radio applications.

Using a systems-driven approach to integration, coupled with innovative IC and package design capabilities, the chipset enables OEM customers to achieve faster time-to-market with optimal performance. The chipset is offered in a convenient surface mount package. This facilitates the use of common high-volume assembly lines in manufacturing operations.

"The new 42GHz Chipset offers a complete millimeter-wave transmit and receive solution for this emerging high capacity radio band", said David Richardson, PTP/Infrastructure Market Director. "The chipset provides an optimized high performance solution, and the innovative packaging allows for assembly in standard surface mount technology production lines."

M/A-COM Tech’s innovative 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset includes:

 

Part Number

Product

Frequency

Package

MAUC-010515

Upconverter

40.5 - 43.5 GHz

6x6 mm Laminate

MAAM-010513

 Driver Amplifier

40.5 - 43.5 GHz

5x5 mm Laminate

MAAP-010512

Power Amplifier

40.5 - 43.5 GHz

7x7 mm Laminate

MADC-010736

Downconverter

40.5 - 43.5 GHz

6x6 mm Laminate

MAFC-010511

Frequency Doubler

16.0-24.0 GHz

3x3 mm QFN

MAAT-010521

Voltage Variable Amplifier

5.0 - 45.0 GHz

3x3 mm QFN

MAOC-0092xx

Voltage Controlled Oscillator

5.7 – 14.2 GHz 

5x5 mm QFN

Production quantities and samples of the 42GHz SMARTSET Chipset are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the M/A-COM Tech website at: www.macomtech.com