mmTron has secured a design win and accompanying production order for mmWave power amplifier MMICs, to be used for mmWave 5G fixed wireless access (FWA). mmTron’s customer will supply the FWA product to a leading U.S. mobile network operator, who will deploy them to extend its 5G network for broadband internet access.

“mmTron was chosen for this design because our MMICs achieve the best combined output power, linearity, and efficiency — the three key requirements for FWA,” said Seyed Tabatabaei, founder and CEO of mmTron. “Power sets the wireless range, linearity determines the maximum data rate, and efficiency drives the thermal design of the radio. Operators want the longest reach, the highest data rate, and the smallest size, so the equipment will easily fit on poles and buildings.”

FWA has become the most successful 5G application to use the mmWave bands from 24 to 44 GHz. The bandwidth at mmWave delivers the data rates expected by consumers, and FWA networks are much faster and less expensive to deploy than fiber. Operators adopting FWA can offer consumers competitive choices beyond traditional cable TV, generating a new source of revenue. In the U.S., the top three mobile operators — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — are offering FWA services, with the combined growth of FWA connections outpacing new cable internet subscriptions.

mmTron offers a portfolio of some 10 power amplifier MMICs covering the 5G, FWA, and satellite communications (Satcom) bands from 22 to 44 GHz. The output power of the portfolio ranges from ½ to 50 watts, all with high linearity to maximize data rates. Datasheets for all mmTron’s products are available on our website at mmTron.com/products.