MACOM IMS 2025 Product Preview – Satellite Communications

Core Insights - MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. has announced new additions to its RF and optical portfolio aimed at the SATCOM industry, including high bandwidth optical transmitters and RF over Fiber modules [1] - The company will showcase these solutions at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in San Francisco from June 17 to 19, 2025 [1] RF Amplifiers - New C-Band and X-Band Power Amplifiers (PAs) have been introduced, targeting commercial SATCOM and defense applications, with C-Band PAs operating from 5.85 – 6.75 GHz and X-Band PAs from 7.7 – 8.5 GHz, both achieving output power levels of 60 W and 130 W [2] - The C-Band PAs utilize MACOM's GaN-on-SiC production process for high linear power and efficiency [2] Ku-Band - The CMPA1E1F060 Ku-Band GaN-on-SiC SATCOM MMIC offers 60 W continuous wave saturated output power and a power added efficiency (PAE) of 35%, available in various package options [3] Ka-Band - The CMPA2H3B025D GaN High Power PA operates from 27 – 31 GHz, achieving up to 25 W of typical saturated output power and over 25% PAE, targeting both commercial and defense SATCOM applications [4] RFoF Modules - The Th-Mod MATT-60M1 transmitter and receiver modules provide up to 70 GHz bandwidth, suitable for antenna remoting and RFoF applications, offering low noise and high linearity [5] - The Open VPX RFoF solution includes MAVT-50C1 modules that provide up to 50 GHz of bandwidth over single mode fiber, designed for various RFoF applications [6] Company Overview - MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries, serving over 6,000 customers annually [8] - The company has achieved multiple certifications, including IATF16949, AS9100D, ISO9001, and ISO14001, and operates facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia [8]