New LaunchJun 5, 2026, 08:15 AM
MACOM Unveils New RF & Optical Solutions for SATCOM Industry
AI Summary
MACOM Technology Solutions announced new additions to its RF and optical portfolio, specifically designed for the satellite communications (SATCOM) industry. These solutions, leveraging GaAs and GaN technologies, include a high-power L- and S-Band D2D transmit/receive solution, a K-/Ka-Band uplink/downlink chain, W-Band products, and a linearized Q-Band power amplifier. The company will demonstrate these innovations at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2026) from June 9-11, 2026, in Boston, MA, aiming to meet evolving industry needs for higher data rates and efficiency.
Key Highlights
- Introduced high-power L- and S-Band D2D transmit/receive solution for SATCOM.
- Transmit solution delivers up to 1 W average output power and 45 dB gain.
- Demonstrated W-Band power amplifier operating from 80 to 100 GHz at 24 dBm.
- Showcased W-Band low noise amplifier with 2.8 dB noise figure and 23 dB gain.
- Unveiled linearized Q-Band GaN MMIC power amplifier for improved efficiency.
- Showcased components supporting Free Space Optical (FSO) and RFoF links.
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