14–18 GHz Four-Channel Beamforming IC – MH164Q
TX linear gain: 16 dB typ.
TX saturated output power: 24 dBm min.
RX linear gain: 15 dB typ.
RX noise figure: 3.2 dB max.
Supply voltage: 3.3 V
6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB
6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB
- Description
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- Functional Block Diagram
Description
The MH164Q is a four-channel beamforming IC operating over 14–18 GHz. It integrates low-noise amplification, transmit amplification, digitally controlled attenuation, phase shifting and beam-control circuitry.
Applications: Phased-array radar and communications systems.
Product status: Production.
Four-Channel Beamforming IC Specifications | |
| 14–18 GHz | |
| MH164Q | |
Index | Value |
| Frequency range | 14 to 18 GHz |
| TX linear gain | 16 dB typ.; COM to RF |
| TX output 1 dB compression point | 22 dBm min. |
| TX saturated output power | 24 dBm min. |
| RX linear gain | 15 dB typ.; RF to COM |
| RX input 1 dB compression point | −25 dBm typ. |
| RX noise figure | 3.2 dB max. |
| Port VSWR | 2 max. |
| RX current, four channels | 400 mA typ. |
| TX quiescent current, four channels | 760 mA typ. |
| Saturated TX current, four channels | 2000 mA typ.; Continuous wave, 17 GHz |
| Operating temperature | −55 to +125 °C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package / dimensions | QFN, 9 × 9 mm, 76 leads |
Features | |
| 6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB | |
| 6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB | |
| T/R switching time <100 ns | |
Application Scenarios
Functional Block Diagram
