[January 03, 2012] GigOptix introduces new line of microwave filters Tweet Jan 03, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- GigOptix, Inc., a supplier of semiconductor and optical components, has introduced a new line of microwave filters for use in Point-to-Point wireless backhaul, Electronic Warfare, or EW, radar, test and measurement equipment applications. GigOptix's microwave filters are in production and shipping to Tier-1 telecom suppliers. The filters are available in a number of frequency ranges including 26GHz, 38GHz and 42GHz, the company said. Key features of the GigOptix microwave filters, reportedly, include: Small factor Surface Mounted Technology (SMT) solution providing consistent performance; Lower insertion loss solution; Excellent rejection, better than 20dB; Operate in 26GHz, 38GHz and 42GHz frequency ranges, frequency customization is available; Ability to support either band pass and band stop implementations. The GigOptix microwave filters are available in a 7x7mm QFN package and are designed to compatible with SMT processes, the company added. "GigOptix is proud to release this new suite of innovative surface mountable microwave filters," stated Padraig O'Mathuna, General Manager and vice president of the RF Microwave Product Line at GigOptix. "With the increasing pressures on our customers to accelerate time to market and reduce system size, our microwave filters enable customers to not only simplify their microwave system implementations but also reduce size using our small factor SMT device that provides superior performance at a competitive price. Moreover, our filters can be customized to enable customers to further optimize their system performance if required." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]