M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), has introduced a power amplifier designed specifically for 18 GHz wireless backhaul applications. The MAAP-011145 is a power amplifier covering the 17.6 to 19.75 GHz frequency band in a 7 mm, lead-free, cavity package. This device features a temperature compensated integrated power detector, and includes ESD protection and by-pass capacitors to ease the implementation and volume assembly of the packaged part.