Altum RF partners in the Future Network Services (FNS) consortium; developing technology for the next generation of mobile networks: 6G
Altum RF is a partner in the Future Network Services (FNS) consortium. Funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, FNS focuses on developing technology for the next generation of mobile networks: 6G. Altum RF’s VP of Marketing, Niels Kramer, recently spoke with FNS about the trends and challenges facing the development of RF components for 6G, and why FNS is an ideal ecosystem for Altum RF.
To read the full interview click here.
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) June 3, 2024 – Join Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, at IMS2024, to be held in Washington, DC, USA.
Altum RF will showcase its featured products and technical expertise in Booth #510 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Company leaders will be in the booth to answer questions about specific products, future plans and their decades of experience designing and delivering RF, microwave and millimeter-wave semiconductors.
Altum RF’s lineup of broadband Q/V/E-band low-noise and medium-power amplifiers enable next generation technology and high-capacity networks. Applications include test and measurement, SATCOM, sensing applications and point-to-point wireless communication for
5G & 6G networks. These high frequency amplifiers use advanced GaAs technology, which delivers low noise figure and linear amplification with less signal distortion at medium power.
Product highlights include:
• ARF1208: 37-59 GHz LNA with 2.5 dB Noise Figure (LNA Bias), Bare Die
• ARF1208L5: 37-59 GHz LNA, 28 dB Small Signal Gain, 5×5 mm surface mount package
• ARF1207: 57-71 GHz LNA/Driver/Medium Power Amplifier, 23 dBm output P1dB
• ARF1206: 71-86 GHz LNA, 2.5-3.5 dB NF from 71-86 GHz, Bare Die
• ARF1206L5: 71-86 GHz LNA, 3-5 dB NF from 71-86 GHz, 5×5 mm surface mount package
• ARF1303: DC-60 GHz Distributed Amplifier, 15 dB Gain, 24 dBm output PSAT
Event: International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024
Dates: 18 June 2024 – 20 June 2024
Daily Hours: 18 June – 09:30-17:00; 19 June – 09:30-18:00; 20 June – 09:30-15:00
Where: Booth #510
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) May 24, 2024 – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces E-band LNAs available as bare die and packaged devices.
Altum RF’s ARF1206 E-band low-noise amplifier is suitable for a variety of demanding telecommunications and sensing applications. It features 20 dB typical gain with 2.5-3.5 dB noise figure from 71-86 GHz and operates off a single 4V supply. It is pre-matched on the input and output to 50 Ω with integrated ESD-protection.
This part is fabricated using GaAs technology and is also available in a 5×5 mm² surface mount package, the ARF1206L5.
| Part number | Frequency Range (GHz) | Gain (dB) | P1dB (dBm) | NF (dB) | Bias Voltage (V) | Bias Current (mA) | Package | Sampling |
| ARF1206 | 71-86 | 20 | 12 | 2.5 – 3.5 | 4 | 45 | Bare Die | NOW |
| ARF1206L5 | 71-86 | 18 | 12 | 3.0 – 4.5 | 4 | 45 | 5 x 5 mm | NOW |
Expansion of testing infrastructure ensures rapid response to customer requests
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS (December 19, 2023) – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces today its expanded production and reliability testing infrastructure in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The expansion supports growing business demands.
This investment in both production and reliability testing includes equipment and infrastructure to automate low- to medium-volume series production testing, allowing quick response to customer interest in Altum RF’s products. Also, Altum RF added more capability to do extensive over-temperature product reliability testing. This equipment includes an automated pick and place IC test system for RF and DC production test and high-temperature operating life (HTOL) system for product reliability testing.
“We continue to focus on expanding our product portfolio, and with it comes increased customer requests for products that have been extensively tested,” stated Greg Baker, Altum RF CEO. “To support these customers, we are focused on the backend activities that will allow us to quickly respond to customer needs and ensure our products offer consistent performance with high reliability and quality.”
Altum RF is an international company, with strategic partnerships and office locations that span the globe to support its growing product portfolio.
Expanded sales coverage supports customers in DACH!
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) October 18, 2023 – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces a sales representative agreement with MEV Elektronik Service GmbH (MEV), covering customers located in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
MEV specializes in providing engineering and technical support for the electronic components, modules and systems it distributes. MEV also offers expertise and relationships in the industrial automation, communications technology, aerospace and defense and medical industries.
“As we continue to expand our sales and technical resources, we are pleased to announce this sales representative agreement with MEV,” stated Greg Baker, Altum RF CEO. “With a solid team of sales engineers, we feel confident MEV will effectively assist our customers with excellent technical, customer service and logistics support.”
Wiho Herkenhoff, Manager Marketing & Quality Assurance, MEV, responded, “Altum RF’s technically advanced microwave and millimeter-wave products are an ideal addition to our line card offering. Altum RF’s ongoing product development helps expand our product offering in the aerospace and defense, SATCOM and communications technology markets. We are optimistic about this partnership and our future collaboration to support customers with optimal products for high-technology applications.”
Altum RF is an international company, with strategic partnerships and office locations that span the globe to support its growing product portfolio.
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) August 30, 2023 – Join Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, at European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2023, to be held Berlin, Germany.
Altum RF will showcase its featured products and technical expertise in Booth #431B at the Messe Berlin Hub27. Company leaders will be in the booth to answer questions about specific products, future plans and their decades of experience designing and delivering RF, microwave and millimeter-wave semiconductors.
With over 40+ GaAs and GaN MMICs from X-band to over 100 GHz, Altum RF will feature several products at EuMW, including new components for satcom, telecommunication and E-band, radar, and test and measurement markets. Highlights include:
SatCom/Telecommunications
- ARF1014: 27–31.5 GHz GaN 12 W power amplifier MMIC, 17 dB power gaim
- ARF1114Q4: 17 – 23 GHz driver amplifier, 24 dB small signal gain, 26 dBm output PSAT
Radar
- ARF1020Q5: 9– 11 GHz GaN 10 W power amplifier MMIC, 20 dB power gain
- ARF1211Q3: 6 – 14 GHz low noise/driver amplifier. 1.7 dB noise figure, 20 dBm output P1dB
- ARF1108Q4:5 – 12 GHz amplifier, 23 dB small signal gain, 27 dBm output PSAT
Event: European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2023
Dates: 19 September 2023 – 21 September 2023
Daily Hours: 19 September: 9.30 – 18.00, 20 September: 9:30 – 17.30, 21 September: 9:30 – 16.30
Where: Booth #431B
Supplemental Lineup includes X-band and Ku-band Power Amplifiers
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) June 13, 2023 – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces an expanded lineup of X- and Ku-band amplifiers serving the radar market.
These new offerings for the radar market reflect Altum RF’s concentration developing products that deliver the necessary power, frequency range, gain and packaging demanded by this market. This supplemental lineup includes:
|
Power Amplifier |
Frequency Range
(GHz) |
Gain
(dB) |
P1dB
(dBm) |
PSAT
(dBm) |
Bias Voltage
(V) |
Bias Current
(mA) |
Package |
Sampling |
|
ARF1108Q4 |
8.5-12 | 23 | 26.5 | 27 | -0.6/8 | 170 | 4 × 4 QFN | NOW |
|
ARF1109Q4 |
8-12 | 25 | 29 | 30 | -0.8/8 | 230 | 4 × 4 QFN |
NOW |
|
ARF1110Q4 |
8-12 | 25 | 31 | 33 | -0.9/8 | 330 | 4 × 4 QFN |
NOW |
|
ARF1111Q4 |
13-17.5 | 22 | 27 | 28 | -0.95/8 | 85 | 4 × 4 QFN |
NOW |
|
ARF1112Q4 |
13.5-17 | 24 | 29 | 30 | -0.75/8 | 270 | 4 × 4 QFN |
NOW |
| ARF1113Q4 | 14-17 | 17 | 31.5 | 33 | -0.9/8 | 350 | 4 × 4 QFN |
NOW |
Altum RF is an international company, with strategic partnerships and office locations that span the globe to support its growing product portfolio.
Lineup includes K- and Ka-band power amplifiers, and X-band low noise/driver amplifiers, integrated front-end, and switches
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) June 8, 2023 – Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, announces a lineup of components serving the satellite communications and radar markets.
This portfolio of devices reflects Altum RF’s concentration developing products that offer the increased power, higher frequency, greater bandwidth and increased integration demanded by these markets. The lineup includes:
| Power Amplifiers: K- and Ka-band SatCom | |||||||||
| Part No. | Frequency Range (GHz) |
Gain (dB) |
P1dB (dBm) |
PSAT (dBm) |
OIP3 (dBm) |
Bias Voltage (V) |
Bias Current (mA) |
Package | Sampling |
| ARF1114Q4 | 17–23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | TBD | -0.6/7 | 170 | 4×4 QFN | NOW |
| ARF1010Q4 | 22–30 | 28 | 27 | 29.5 | 36 | 4 | 600 | 4×4 QFN | NOW |
| ARF1026Q4 | 27–31.5 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 4 | 600 | 4×4 QFN | NOW |
| ARF1106Q4 | 24–31 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 4 | 300 | 4×4 QFN | NOW |
| ARF1013 | 27–31.5 | 28 | TBD | 38.9 | 44 | -1.9/22 | 115 | Bare Die | NOW |
| ARF1014 | 27–31.5 | 28 | TBD | 41 | 49 | -1.9/22 | 230 | Bare Die | NOW |
| Low Noise / Driver Amplifiers: X-band Radar | |||||||||
| Part No. | Frequency Range (GHz) |
Gain (dB) |
NF (dB) |
P1dB (dBm) |
Bias Voltage (V) |
Bias Current (mA) |
Package | Sampling | |
| ARF1204Q4 | 7.5–12 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 10/-1.5 | 60 | 4×4 QFN | NOW | |
| ARF1211Q3 | 6–14 | 25 | 1.7 | 18 | 4–8 | 60 | 3×3 QFN | NOW | |
| Integrated Front-End: X-band Radar | |||||||||
| Part No. | Frequency Range (GHz) |
Tx Gain (dB) |
Tx PSAT (dBm) |
Rx NF (dB) |
Rx Gain (dB) |
Package | Sampling | ||
| ARF1502Q4 | 8–12 | 25 | 31 | 3 | 25 | 4×4 QFN | NOW | ||
| SPDT Switches: X-band Radar | |||||||||
| Part No. | Frequency Range (GHz) |
IL (dB) |
Isolation (dB) |
IP0.1dB (dBm) |
IP1dB (dBm) |
Vctrl (V) |
Package | Sampling | |
| ARF2002Q3 | 7–11 | 1.5 | 30 | 33.5 | 35 | 0/+5 | 3×3 QFN | NOW | |
| ARF2004Q3 | 6–12 | 1.1 | 30 | 33.5 | 35 | -5/0 | 3×3 QFN | NOW | |
Altum RF is an international company, with strategic partnerships and office locations that span the globe to support its growing product portfolio.
(EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS) June 6, 2023 – Join Altum RF, a supplier of high-performance RF to millimeter-wave semiconductor solutions for next generation markets and applications, at IMS2023, to be held in San Diego, California.
Altum RF will showcase its featured products and technical expertise in Booth #1648 at the San Diego Convention Center. Company leaders will be in the booth to answer questions about specific products, future plans and their decades of experience designing and delivering RF, microwave and millimeter-wave semiconductors.
Altum RF featured products include new components for SatCom and Radar markets. These K- and Ka-band power amplifiers, and X-band low noise/driver amplifiers, integrated front-end, and switches reflect Altum RF’s concentration on developing products that offer the increased power, higher frequency, greater bandwidth and increased integration demanded by these markets. Product highlights include:
- ARF1014: 27–31.5 GHz GaN 12 W power amplifier MMIC, 17 dB power gain
- ARF1026Q4: 27–31.5 GHz linear amplifier, 26 dBm P1dB
- ARF1502Q4: 8–12 GHz front end integrated circuit (FEIC), 26 dB TX power gain
- ARF1020Q5: 9–11 GHz GaN power amplifier, 10 W output power
Event: International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2023
Dates: 13 June 2023 – 15 June 2023
Daily Hours: 13 June – 09:30-17:00; 14 June – 09:30-18:00; 15 June – 09:30-15:00
Where: Booth #1648
Altum RF published a White Paper on Cost-effective Front-end Components for X- and Ku-band Phased Array RADAR in Microwave Journal
Abstract
This paper looks at common system architectures for short- to medium-range AESA radars, with a focus on the front-end components used to enhance system performance. These components include the power amplifier (PA) for transmit, the low-noise amplifier (LNA) for receive, and the transmit-receive switch to connect the antenna to the electronics. Key features include the different power levels, frequency bands, and compact size required to use these systems in urban areas.
available at Microwave Journal
