8–12 GHz Four-Channel Beamforming IC – MH104L / MH114L

0 out of 5

Frequency range: 8 to 12 GHz
TX linear gain: 18.5 dB typ.
TX saturated output power: 28.5 dBm typ.
RX linear gain: 20 dB typ.
In-band RX gain flatness: 3 dB max.
Supply voltage: 3.3 V, −5 V
6-bit phase control; 5.625° LSB
6-bit attenuation control; 0.5 dB LSB
SKU: MH104L_MH114L Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Description

The MH104L / MH114L is a four-channel beamforming IC operating over 8–12 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

8–12 GHz

MH104L / MH114L

Index

Value

Frequency range

8 to 12 GHz

TX linear gain

18.5 dB typ.; COM to ANTn

TX saturated output power

28.5 dBm typ.

TX efficiency

23 % typ.; Continuous-wave saturated output

RX linear gain

20 dB typ.; ANTn to COM

In-band RX gain flatness

3 dB max.

RX input 1 dB compression point

−22 dBm typ.

RX noise figure

— / 2.7 / 3.1 dB (min. / typ. / max.)

Port VSWR

2 max.

RX current per channel

53 mA typ.

TX current per channel

775 mA typ.; Continuous-wave saturated output, 8–12 GHz

Operating temperature

−55 to +125 °C

Supply voltage

3.3 V, −5 V

Package / dimensions

LGA, 9.06 × 9.06 mm, 76 leads; LGA, 10.2 × 10.2 mm, 72 leads

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 <200 ns

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

MH104L / MH114L functional block diagram