Compact MMIC amplifiers achieve high gain, low noise, with ease of use for design-in
(EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS) April 5, 2022 – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to
millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces three new
GaAs pHEMT MMIC amplifiers targeting applications covering Q, V, and E-bands. Using WIN Semiconductors’
next-generation PP10-20 GaAs pHEMT technology, these compact die amplifiers achieve high gain and low
noise, while simplifying design-in for engineers by using single gate and single drain supplies. Highlights of
these amplifiers include:
- ARF1208 low noise amplifier – 37-59 GHz, 2.5 dB noise figure and 26.5 dB linear gain at 50 GHz
- ARF1207 linear amplifier – 57-71 GHz, 25 dB gain and 22 dBm P1dB output power
- ARF1206 low noise amplifier – 71-86 GHz, 22 dB gain and 4 dB noise figure
WIN’s PP10-20 technology builds on the proven and mature PP10-10 platform and targets applications up to
170 GHz. As a key differentiator, PP10-20 allows for a substantial increase in gain, with the same operating
voltage for power applications.
“Building on our experience with WIN’s proven 0.1 μm technology and with careful attention to modeling, design
and simulation workflow, we achieved first-pass success with a family of millimeter-wave products in the
newly-released PP10-20 process,” stated Greg Baker, Altum RF CEO. “We are pleased with this success,
which supports our strategy to develop leading-edge components for millimeter-wave applications, and we look
forward to building a broader portfolio of products to address today’s and future market requirements.”
David Danzilio, Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Business Development at WIN Semiconductors
added, “We are pleased to partner with Altum RF to commercialize leading-edge millimeter-wave products
leveraging WIN’s high-performance platforms. This next generation PP10-20 technology builds upon the mature
PP10-10 platform used in many of today’s E-band power amplifiers deployed in wireless backhaul. PP10-
20 is a versatile technology enabling a wide range of millimeter-wave front-end functions and supports amplifier
performance well into D-band. The first-pass success achieved by Altum RF confirms the reproducibility
and production readiness of the PP10-20 platform.”
Altum RF is an international company, with strategic partnerships and office locations that span the globe to
support its growing product portfolio and permits a variety of design projects based on customer requirements.
