CMX90G701/2 Gain Blocks

CML Micro's CMX90G701 and CMX90G702 are low-power 50 Ω gain blocks suitable for a wide variety of wireless applications operating in the 6 GHz to 18 Hz frequency range.

The CMX90G701 gain block has a positive gain-slope of +1 dB across the 6 GHz to 16 GHz band, and the CMX90G702 gain block has a positive gain-slope of +2 dB across the 6 GHz to 16 GHz band, eliminating the need for equalization and compensates for increasing system losses with frequency.

These gain blocks are highly integrated for ease of use, minimizing external component count and board area. RF ports are matched on-chip to 50 Ω with an output DC-blocking capacitor. An active bias circuit with an enable function allows the device to operate over a wide supply voltage of 2 V to 5 V with typical current of 22 mA.

These devices are fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT process to provide a combination of high linearity, low noise, and low DC power consumption.