LATEST THE LATEST UPDATES ALLBLOGNEWSPRODUCT RELEASEIMS 2025 Recap — Thanks for Making This Year’s Event So SuccessfulWe’ve almost recovered from the nonstop activity at IMS in San Francisco and are now busy working on the actions from our many meetings and conversations. Read MoremmTron Appoints Richardson RFPD as Global DistributorTo expand its global reach, mmTron has appointed Richardson RFPD as its global distributor, tapping Richardson RFPD’s deep design and applications engineering team. Read MoremmTron Featuring 16 New, Innovative MMIC Products at IMS 2025mmTron will showcase 16 new and innovative MMICs at the 2025 International Microwave Symposium, June 17–19, in San Francisco. We’ll be in Booth #2252. Read More25–29 GHz Up/Down-Converter RFIC Simplifies Transceiver DesignmmTron’s TMC178 up/down-converter is a highly integrated RFIC that combines a balanced mixer with a frequency tripler, filter, and pre- and post-amplifiers in the LO path. Read MoreTechnology Visionary Diane M. Bryant Joins mmTron’s BoardRenowned technology leader Diane M. Bryant is joining mmTron’s board. She brings 35 years of technology leadership with strategic and operational expertise. Read MoreBehind the mmWave Performance, What Makes mmTron Unique?Steven Layton, mmTron’s VP of Sales, outlines mmTron’s capabilities and how its solutions are enabling mmWave fixed wireless access and satellite communications. Read MoreIntroduction to mmTron: Meet Our Founder and the Market Need He’s FillingIn this video, our founder, Seyed Tabatabaei, shares his motivation for starting mmTron and the market need the company is filling. Read MoreProduction Order for mmWave Power Amplifiers for 5G FWAmmTron has received a production order for mmWave PA MMICs for 5G FWA. The FWA system will be used by a leading U.S. mobile operator in its 5G network for broadband internet access. Read MoreMicrowave Journal Interviews mmTron at IMS 2024Watch Seyed’s and Mike’s interview with Microwave Journal at the 2024 IMS in Washington, D.C. They discuss mmTron’s latest product, an IF to antenna chip set for high EIRP FWA. Read MoreThank You for Spending Time With Us At IMS 2024Thanks to everyone who came by our booth at IMS2024 in Washington, D.C. So many productive discussions with the full ecosystem enabling mmTron’s compelling mmWave solutions. Read MoreIF to Antenna Transceiver Solution for mmWave Fixed Wireless AccessWe’re announcing a full IF to antenna solution for 25 to 29 GHz FWA, offering two solutions that combine high power and high linearity to extend network reach with high data rates. Read MoreVisit mmTron at the 2024 IMS in Washington, D.C.Visit mmTron at the 2024 International Microwave Symposium, June 18–20 in Washington, D.C. We’ll be in booth #1661. Meet our co-founders Seyed Tabatabaei and Mona Molaasgari and Engineering Fellow Michael Roberg. Read MoreDesigning Non-Uniform Distributed PA MMICs for Decade BandwidthWatch Michael Roberg’s tutorial on designing non-uniform distributed power amplifiers for decade bandwidth power and efficiency, presented at the IEEE MTT-S World Microwave Conference. Read MoremmTron’s Disruptive Value Proposition for FWAmmTron’s high power, highly linear PAs are enabling FWA operators to reduce the cost of their infrastructure by reducing the number of radio links — yet still deliver the high data rates users are demanding. Read MoreUltra-Low Phase Noise GaAs HBT VCOsTwo VCO MMICs developed for aerospace/defense and high-performance point-to-point radio systems integrate negative resistance devices, varactor diodes, and an on-chip resonator. Read MoreEnabling >100 GHz Markets with Our Family of InP Distributed AmplifiersTo support R&D programs exploring applications above 100 GHz, mmTron has developed a family of three InP distributed amplifiers covering DC to 120, 160, and 180 GHz. Read MoreNew Product: Ultra-Broadband Mixer IC Covers 20 to 80 GHzmmTron’s TMC170 is an active mixer covering 20 to 80 GHz with 0 dB average conversion loss at an LO drive of only 0 dBm. It is well-suited for EW receivers and instrumentation front-ends. Read MoreNew Products: We Do Switches TooExpanding mmTron’s portfolio of mmWave ICs, we’ve developed two SPDT GaAs pHEMT switches with frequency coverage from DC to 70 GHz and DC to 90 GHz. Virtually every mmWave system needs a switch. Read MoreNew Product: Single-Chip Front-End Module Covers 24–30 GHzmmTron’s TMC252 is a front-end IC covering the FWA, 5G, and Satcom bands between 24 and 30 GHz. It integrates a 6-watt PA, 5 dB noise figure LNA, and T/R switch on a single GaN IC. Read MorePA and Driver for FWA, 5G Infrastructure, and SatcomTo extend the reach of high data rate radios operating between 24 and 30 GHz, mmTron has developed an 8-watt GaN PA and companion ½-watt driver. Read MoreThe Latest Disruptive PA in Our Satcom PortfolioDesigned for the Ka-Band satellite uplink band, the TMC215 PA delivers >20 W of linear power with 19 dBc NPR across 27 to 31 GHz. The full operating bandwidth is 26 to 32 GHz. Read MoreSteven Layton Joins mmTron as VP of SalesmmTron has appointed Steven Layton as VP of sales. His 30+ years’ experience includes iconic companies such as Avantek, Litton, and Endwave and roles from applications to sales. Read MoremmTron Distributed Amplifier MMICs Available as X-MWblocks®️Four of mmTron’s broadband, high performance distributed amplifier MMICs are available in the X-MWblock®️ format from Quantic X-Microwave, enabling quick and easy prototyping of systems. Read MoreDriving 5G Forward: The Technology of mmTron’s MMICsThe TMC212 power amplifier MMIC showcases what mmTron means by disruptive performance: 1.8% EVM at 27 dBm output with a 5G NR waveform in the 39 GHz band. Read MoreActive Baluns: Bridging the Microwave and Digital Worlds5G Technology World recently published our tutorial on active baluns, describing the performance requirements and the best semiconductor technology for implementation. Read More2023: An Amazing Year for mmTron2023 has been an incredible year for mmTron, as we unveiled more than 20 innovative products for Satcom, 5G, instrumentation, and aerospace/defense. Read MoremmTron Releasing Ultra-Low Noise and Super-Low Power Dissipation LNAs for SatcommmTron is fabricating two ultra-low noise amplifier MMICs with super-low power dissipation for the K- and Ka-Band satellite receivers. Read MoreHighlights from the 2023 BCICTS in MontereymmTron helped sponsor the recent BCICTS conference held in Monterey, Calif. Read our impressions of the state of mmWave semiconductor technology and design. Read MoreTo Support Growth, mmTron Moves to New Office, Expanded LabOver the summer, mmTron moved into a new and bigger office with an expanded lab for testing our products. The office also houses wire bond assembly, incoming/outgoing inspection, and inventory storage. Read MoreHighest Efficiency Class AB GaN PA MMIC for LEO Satellite DownlinksmmTron has developed the highest efficiency class AB GaN PA MMIC for the 17.3 to 21.2 GHz satellite downlink band: 1.1 W output with 35 percent PAE at an NPR of 13 dB. Read MoreVisit mmTron at the European Microwave Week ConferenceIf you’re attending EuMW, visit mmTron at stand 106E to learn about our disruptive MMICs that are addressing the mmWave markets and unleashing the mmWave frontier. Read MoreLow Loss MMIC Balun Family Covers Bands from 3 to 100 GHzmmTron’s initial four MMIC baluns cover three bands from 3–18, 11–65, and 27–100 GHz. Two versions of the 3–18 GHz balun offer either DC or AC coupling at the balanced ports. Read MoreLow Noise, High Linearity RF to A/D Converter InterfacesThe TMC161 family converts a single-ended RF input into a low noise, high linearity differential output to drive A/D converters for direct-sampling applications into Ka-Band. Read MoreDownload mmTron’s IMS 2023 MicroApps PresentationmmTron’s CEO discussed the challenges when simultaneously designing MMICs for high output power, linearity, and power-added efficiency. Read MoreA View of the mmWave LandscapeSeyed Tabatabaei, mmTron’s founder, president, and CEO, shares his view of the mmWave semiconductor landscape in the July 2023 issue of Microwave Product Digest Read MoremmTron’s 50 W, Ka-Band GaN PA Design Featured by KeysightmmTron’s 28 GHz, 50 watt PA MMIC was featured in a recent Keysight Technologies case study highlighting the capabilities of its RF EDA environment. Read MoreMixer Expert Stephen Maas Joins mmTron to Develop High Linearity, mmWave MixersMixer authority Stephen Maas has joined mmTron to develop high linearity, mmWave MMIC mixers, which will lead to new products complementing mmTron’s catalog of highly linear mmWave amplifiers. Read MoreMicrowave Journal Interviews mmTron at IMS2023Watch Microwave Journal’s interview with mmTron’s Seyed Tabatabaei and Mike Roberg at IMS2023 in San Diego. Read MoremmTron Heading to the 2023 International Microwave SymposiummmTron will be exhibiting at next week’s IMS in San Diego, the first IMS for us. Stop by our booth (#343) to learn about our disruptive MMICs. Read MoreFamily of GaN Power Amplifier MMICs for mmWave 5G and SatcommmTron announces a family of five GaN PAs for the mmWave 5G and Satcom bands from 22 to 41 GHz. All five were designed to optimize linearity. Read MoreMicrowave Journal Interviews Seyed TabatabaeiWe’re pleased to share that mmTron’s founder, Seyed Tabatabaei, is featured in Microwave Journal’s latest executive interview. Read MoreNew 2 W, DC–26.5 GHz Distributed Power Amplifier MMICThe TMC200 covers DC to 26.5 GHz and has >2 watts saturated output with a typical TOI of 44 dBm. The PA’s small-signal gain is 15 dB. Read MoreLow Noise, High Linearity Interface for High-Speed DACsThe TMC160 DAC interface IC converts the differential output of a high-speed DAC to a clean, low noise, single-ended signal to drive the RF chain of a transmitter. Read MoreMMIC Industry Veteran Paul Blount Joins mmTron as Technology FellowPaul Blount has joined mmTron as a Technology Fellow. He will design MMIC products and help mmTron’s leadership team develop the operations infrastructure to accelerate growth. Read MoremmWave LEO Satellites Coming Over the HorizonGiven the demand for satellite communication links, can LEO constellations support the demand without tapping mmWave frequencies with more bandwidth? Not likely. Read MoremmTron Appoints Gary Lerude as Marketing DirectorLerude, a semiconductor industry veteran and past technical editor of Microwave Journal, will guide mmTron’s branding and market communications. Read MoremmTron Appoints Dr. Michael Roberg as Engineering FellowFormer Qorvo Senior Technologist Leading mmTron’s Advanced MMIC Product Development. Read MoremmTron Announces DC–160 GHz, Low Phase Noise Distributed AmplifierThe TMC774 distributed amplifier was designed to cover DC to 150 GHz (into D-Band) and provide linear output power, low phase noise, and high gain. Read MoreSilicon Catalyst Adds mmTron to Incubator ProgrammmTron has been selected to join the Silicon Catalyst incubator program, reflecting the important role mmWave MMICs are playing in the 5G radio access network. Read More
