Ku-Band Quad 4x2 Tx Beamformer IC

The AWMF-0241 is Qorvo’s latest CMOS Ku-band Transmit (Tx) SATCOM beamformer IC. The device supports four dual polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility for multi-orbit operation. Additional features include gain compensation over temperature and temperature reporting. The chip features ESD protection on all pins, operates from a +1.2V supply, with a 1.5V option for higher power and is packaged in a FC-CSP (Flip-Chip Chip-Scale-Package) for easy installation in planar phased array antennas.

This new Ku-Band SATCOM beamformer IC family enables satellite user terminal providers to achieve industry’s smallest, lowest power, highest efficiency and cost-effective phased array active antennas.

New Updates

• Higher output P1dB per channel than prior generations, with option for variable Pout
• 25% lower DC power than prior generations
• Higher accuracy temperature sensing
• New 7-bit amplitude gain control
• New FC-CSP package

Features

• 13.75 to 14.5 GHz operation
• Supports 4 dual pol radiating elements
• Flexible polarization (RHCP, LHCP, linear)
• 6-bit phase control/7-bit gain control
• Gain compensation over temperature
• Temperature reporting

Applications

Flat Panel SATCOM systems using LEO/MEO/GEO satellites.

Additional Resources

New Whitepaper: SATCOM Market Overview
Updated Whitepaper: mmWave Beamforming and Phased Array Basics

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