32–38 GHz Four-Channel Beamforming IC – MH326
TX linear gain: 29 dB typ.
TX saturated output power: 22.5 dBm typ.
RX linear gain: 26 dB typ.
RX noise figure: 3 dB typ.
Supply voltage: 3.3 V
6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB
6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB
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- Functional Block Diagram
Description
The MH326 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: Production.
Four-Channel Beamforming IC Specifications | |
| 32–38 GHz | |
| MH326 | |
Index | Value |
| Frequency range | 32 to 38 GHz |
| TX linear gain | 29 dB typ.; COM to RX |
| TX output 1 dB compression point | 20.5 dBm typ. |
| TX saturated output power | 22.5 dBm typ. |
| RX linear gain | 26 dB typ.; TX to COM |
| RX input 1 dB compression point | −33 dBm typ. |
| RX noise figure | 3 dB typ. |
| Port VSWR | 1.9 max. |
| RX current per channel | 64 mA typ. |
| TX quiescent current per channel | 140 mA typ.; COM input = −3 dBm |
| Saturated TX current per channel | 330 / 360 / 400 mA (min. / typ. / max.) |
| Operating temperature | −55 to +125 °C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package / dimensions | Die, 4.9 × 4.5 mm |
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 | |
| T/R switching time <100 ns | |
| Single-ended 50 Ω RF ports | |
Application Scenarios
Functional Block Diagram
