Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new 2 W power amplifier from M/A-COM Technology Solutions. The MAAP-011145 is assembled in a 7 mm surface mount, lead-free cavity package with a temperature compensated integrated power detector operating from 17.65 to 19.75 GHz. The circuit provides 25 dB small signal gain, +43 dBm OIP3, 2W P1dB, +34.5 dBm saturated output power, and bias of 1330 mA at 6 V.