With the launch of 5G mmWave technologies and the start of 6G research activities, there is a growing need for frequency generation at the higher mmWave and lower THz frequencies. Adding to that growth is the commercialization of space creating more demand for high frequency sensing and communication systems. In order to meet these needs, Virginia Diodes (VDI) has released full band waveguide power amplifiers for WR12 (60 to 90 GHz) to WR4.3 (170 to 260 GHz). All amplifiers have high gain and saturated output power with single voltage bias.

VDI Model WR12AMP covers 60 to 90 GHz with typical gain of 21 dB, typical saturated output power of 21 dBm and output P1dB of 17 dBm. Typical input and output return loss is 10 dB with bias voltage of 9 ± 1 V and typical current of 150 mA.

VDI Model WR10AMP covers 75 to 110 GHz with typical gain of 21 dB, typical saturated output power of 20 dBm and output P1dB of 17 dBm. Typical input and output return loss is 10 dB with bias voltage of 9 ± 1 V and typical current of 150 mA.

VDI Model WR6.5AMP covers 110 to 170 GHz with typical gain of 22 dB, typical saturated output power of 18 dBm and output P1dB of 10 dBm. Typical input and output return loss is 10 dB with bias voltage of 9 ± 1 V and typical current of 200 mA.

VDI Model WR4.3AMP covers 170 to 260 GHz with typical gain of 25 dB, typical saturated output power of 16 dBm and output P1dB of 10 dBm. Typical input return loss is 10 dB and output return loss 3 dB with bias voltage of 5 ± 0.5 V and typical current of 550 mA.

VDI is also developing a WR15 (50 to 75 GHz) power waveguide amplifier that will be available soon.

Virginia Diodes
Charlottesville, Va.
www.vadiodes.com