AWMF-0198
27.5 - 31.0 GHz Ka-Band Quad 4x2 Tx Beamformer
Key Features
- 27.5 to 31 GHz operation
- Supports 4 dual polarization radiating elements
- Flexible polarization (RHCP, LHCP, linear)
- 6-bit phase control / 5-bit gain control
- Gain compensation over temperature
- Temperature reporting
Qorvo's AWMF-0198 is a highly integrated silicon quad core IC intended for satellite communications applications. The device supports four dual polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility. Additional features include gain compensation over temperature and temperature reporting. The chip features ESD protection on all pins, operates from a +1.2V supply, and is packaged in a WLCSP (Wafer Level Chip Scale Package) for easy installation in planar phased array antennas.
The 2nd generation Ka-Band SATCOM beamformer IC family enables active antenna SATCOM ground terminals that can auto-align and auto-position supporting SATCOM-on-the-move using LEO/MEO/GEO satellites.
See AWMF-0197 for a K-band Rx beamformer IC.
Typical Applications
- Flat panel SATCOM systems using LEO/MEO/GEO satellites
Product Categories
Application Categories
| Frequency Min(GHz) | 27.5 |
| Frequency Max(GHz) | 31 |
| Type | Transmit |
| Polarization | Dual |
| Target Application | SATCOM |
| Package Type | WLCSP |
| RoHS | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Halogen Free | Yes |
| ITAR Restricted | No |
| ECCN | 5A991.h |
AWMF-0198 Developer Kit
Qorvo's AWMF-0198-DK or AWMF-0198-DL developer kits include all hardware and software required to interface to the AWMF-0198. The kits enable full evaluation and RF testing of the developer kit with easily defined user interfaces. The test board has been carefully designed to easily replicate the performance of the device and to provide the necessary channel to channel isolation.
Calibration data is included to enable the removal of test board line losses. The SPI control is supported through a high-speed cable, interposer board and USB interface module. Driver software is supplied to provide control from a PC.
DC power is supplied to the test board through a separate cable assembly. A full set of measured data is included to provide reference performance for each Developer Kit.
Evaluation of the AWMF-0198 with the developer kits will significantly shorten the time to become familiar with the operation and performance of the product, thereby reducing system development time and cost.