pSemi Corporation announced the introduction of their smallest PA-LNA-SW Internet of Things (IoT) front-end module (FEM): the PE562212. Designed in adherence to the Thread and Matter protocols, industry frameworks that focus on simplifying connected experiences, PE562212 is an ultra-compact multi-protocol 2.4 GHz FEM that enables a variety of connectivity options for IoT devices. With a […]
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Automotive-grade UWB RF switch consumes <90 nA of current
pSemi Corporation announced it is expanding its automotive connectivity product portfolio by introducing the PE423211, an automotive-grade ultra-wideband (UWB) RF switch. The new module offers the industry’s lowest power consumption—at the lowest insertion and return loss, and the highest isolation widest broadband frequency support—making it an ideal solution for the automotive industry. Manufactured on pSemi’s UltraCMOS process, a […]
IMS 2023 roundup: semiconductors and microwave components
Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium in San Diego consisted of 560 exhibitors, too many for this editor to visit in three days. For 2023, we improved our…
SP4T switches boast frequency coverage up to 8 GHz
pSemi Corporation announced its newest SP4T switches featuring industry-leading broadband frequency coverage of up to 8 GHz. The PE42445 high-isolation 3×3 mm package and the PE42446 high-isolation 4×4 mm package switches deliver high linearity and best-in-class isolation performance, essential in 5G base stations. The new PE42445 and PE42446 switches integrate seamlessly into 4G and 5G […]
Switch and LNA modules deliver less than 1 dB noise
pSemi Corporation announced two multi-chip modules featuring dual-channel switches, the PE53230 for 3.3–3.8 GHz and the PE53231 for 3.5–4.0 GHz. Each module contains two switches and two LNAs for high and low band frequencies. The new module portfolio delivers the lowest noise figure in the industry, at less than 1 dB, enabling best-in-class receiver sensitivity […]
SP4T RF switches now available in production quantities
pSemi Corporation announces the production readiness of two new high-linearity switches targeted for the latest 5G wireless infrastructure and massive MIMO base station deployments. By using the new high linearity switches in hybrid architecture topologies, base station designers can save valuable board space and improve thermal management, reducing the overall system’s cost, weight, and power…
RFICs provide beamforming and frequency conversion
A series of mmWave beamformers and up/down converters from pSemi provide the RF front end for repeaters, small cells, and indoor base stations. Beamforming at mmWave frequencies continues to take on importance, targeting signals at mobile devices. A series of beamforming and up/down converters from pSemi cover the n257, n258 and n260 bands support eight…
DOCSIS 3.1 compliant switch delivers high linearity across 5 – 1794 MHz
pSemi Corporation introduces a DOCSIS 3.1-compliant switch that meets increased demands for faster download speeds, higher bandwidth, and data throughput required for today’s home internet connections. The UltraCMOS PE42726 is a single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) radio frequency switch designed for use in cable broadband applications including DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems, set-top boxes, and residential gateways. PE42726 […]
Step attenuators cover 13 GHz and 45 GHz
Digital step attenuators from pSemi let you adjust signal amplitude to meet the needs of components such as converters and filters.
Digital Step Attenuators support 5G frequency demands
pSemi Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, announces the expansion of its digital step attenuator (DSA) portfolio with two new high-performance DSAs, PE43610 and PE43614. Featuring industry-leading attenuation accuracy, the PE43610 and PE43614 DSAs support the entire 9 kHz–13 GHz and 9 kHz–45 GHz frequency ranges, respectively. Ideal for 5G test-and-measurement applications, these DSAs exemplify pSemi’s […]