Mitsubishi Electric to Ship InGaP HBT Power Amplifier for WiMAX Terminals
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Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

January 6, 2010... Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Tokyo, is reportedly selling a new InGaP HBT power amplifier, the MGFS38E2527, for use in WiMAX2 subscriber terminal equipment. The company notes that the module measures just 4 mm x 4 mm, and produces high output power of 28.5 dBm3 with low distortion. Sample shipments will commence on January 25, 2010.

The power amp reportedly offers worldwide interoperability for microwave access with a 75 Mbps high-speed wireless communication system having a range of 50 kilometers, in the case of fixed wireless access.   According to the company the device will help extend the communication range between WiMAX base stations and terminals. The company notes that there is a growing need for compact power amplifiers for installation in WiMAX terminals such as PC cards and customer premises equipment to deliver high output with low distortion, while maintaining high radio signal quality.

Previously Mitsubishi Electric released a series of InGaP HBT power amplifiers, the small-size MGFS36Exxxx for WiMAX terminals used in mobile and fixed-line communications, and the MGFS39Exxxx, which features industry-leading output power combined with low distortion. The company now adds the new MGFS38E2527 power amplifier to this lineup. The company says that compared to existing models, this newest amplifier provides more power and less distortion in a smaller package. Mitsubishi Electric News Release

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