32–38 GHz Four-Channel Beamforming IC – MH322W

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Frequency range: 32 to 38 GHz
TX linear gain: 25 dB typ.
TX saturated output power: 24 dBm typ.
RX linear gain: 22 dB typ.
RX noise figure: 4.1 dB typ.
Supply voltage: 3.3 V
6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB
6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB
SKU: MH322W Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Description

The MH322W is a four-channel beamforming IC operating over 32–38 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: Engineering sample.

Four-Channel Beamforming IC Specifications

32–38 GHz

MH322W

Index

Value

Frequency range

32 to 38 GHz

TX linear gain

25 dB typ.; COM to ANT

TX saturated output power

24 dBm typ.

RX linear gain

22 dB typ.; ANT to COM

RX input 1 dB compression point

−22 dBm typ.

RX noise figure

4.1 dB typ.

Port VSWR

— / — / — (min. / typ. / max.)

RX current per channel

55 mA typ.

TX operating current per channel

300 to 400 mA

T/R switching time

200 ns typ.

Operating temperature

−55 to +125 °C

Supply voltage

3.3 V

Package / dimensions

BGA, 5.5 × 5.5 mm, 0.5 mm pitch

Features

6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB

6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB

31.5 dB attenuation range

360° phase-shift range

Single-ended 50 Ω RF ports

Application Scenarios

Low-Altitude Sensing
Low-Altitude Sensing
Satellite Communications
Satellite Communications
Intelligent Transportation
Intelligent Transportation
Security Screening
Security Screening

Functional Block Diagram

MH322W functional block diagram