Tyco Electronics announced the expansion of the M/A-COM RFID reader module line to include new in-phase/quadrature (I/Q), source and transmit modules. The new M/A-COM RFID reader modules are ideal for a variety of applications, specifically those that require high performance, flexible and compact features.


Receive I/Q Modules

The MAIA-007860-000100, MAIA-007859-000100 and MAIA-007775-000100 I/Q modules are designed to cover the worldwide 850 to 960 MHz frequency range with a phase balance of < 2.5 degrees and a noise floor of ∼160 dBm/Hz. The MAIA-007860-000100 (low local oscillator drive) has a range of -4 to +2 dBm LO drive, an excellent carrier suppression of ∼44 dBc and a sideband suppression of ∼36 dBc. The MAIA-007859-000100 (medium LO drive) has a range of 0 to +6 dBm LO drive, a carrier suppression of ∼ 44 dBc and a sideband suppression of ∼ 42 dBc. The MAIA-007775-000100 (high LO drive) has a range of +2 to +8 dBm LO drive, a carrier suppression of ∼36 dBc and a sideband suppression of ∼37 dBc.

Source Module

The MAIA-007028-000100 source module utilizes an integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), phased-locked loop filter and has a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) with <10 ppm stability and low phase noise. The source modules are specifically targeted for the RFID market and cover the worldwide frequency bands.

Transmit Module

The MAIA-007851-000100 transmit module is specifically targeted for the RFID market and covers worldwide frequency bands. The transmit module operates in the 850 to 960 MHz range, and has a 32.5 dBm output power. It uses a 3.6 supply voltage, and has a 0 - +7 dBm LO drive. Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM MAIA-007851-000100, MAIA-007860-000100, MAIA-007859-000100 and MAIA-007775-000100 are available in a RoHS-compliant 6 mm 28-lead power quad flat no-lead (PQFN) plastic packages. The MAIA-007028-000100 is available in RoHS-compliant lead-free land grid array packaging.

Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM MAIA-007851-000100 and MAIA-007028-000100 are available from stock in quantities of 10,000 and are priced at $9.37 and $20, respectively. The MAIA-007860-000100, MAIA-007859-000100 and MAIA-007775-000100 are available from stock and are all priced at $9.10 in quantities of 10,000.