Qorvo AWMF-0238

17.7 – 21.2 GHz K-Band Quad 4×2 Rx Beamformer IC

The AWMF-0238 is Qorvo’s latest CMOS K-band Receive (Rx) SATCOM beamformer IC covering 17.7 to 21.2 GHz with four, dual polarization radiating elements that can support full polarization flexibility. With low coherent noise figure, higher accuracy temp sensing and a new compact package, the new AWMF-0238 sets a new industry benchmark in CMOS beamformers for satellite communications.

The AWMF-0238 is complemented with the Ka-band Transmit (Tx) SATCOM beamformer IC: AWMF-0239. Using AWMF-0238 and AWMF-0239 together, satellite user terminal providers can now achieve industry’s smallest, lowest power, highest efficiency and cost-effective phased array active antennas.

Key Features

• 17.7 to 21.2 GHz operation
• Supports 4 dual pol antenna elements with flexible polarization (RHCP, LHCP, linear) or 8 single pol antenna elements with fixed polarization
• 30 dB coherent gain
• 6-bit phase control (LSB=5.625 deg)
• 6-bit gain control (LSB=0.25 dB)
• Gain compensation over temperature
• Telemetry reporting
• FC-CSP Packaging
• 1.2V operation

Parameters

• Frequency Min (GHz): 17.7
• Frequency Max (GHz): 21.2
• Type: Receive
• Polarization: Dual
• Target Application: SATCOM
• Package Type: FC-CSP
• RoHS: Yes
• Lead Free: Yes
• Halogen Free: Yes
• ITAR Restricted: No
• ECCN: 5A991.h

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