THz Modules
mmWave Active Waveguide Modules
Active Building Blocks for mmWave and Sub-THz Signal Chains
The active waveguide portfolio provides amplifier, multiplier, mixer and converter building blocks across 33–500 GHz. Coverage depends on module function and band; no single module spans the complete portfolio range.
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- Frequency range
- 33 to 500 GHz
- LNA gain
- Up to 42 dB
- PA saturated output power
- Up to +34 dBm in U-band
- Multiplier coverage
- 33 to 330 GHz, x2 to x24 multiplication factors
Overview
The active waveguide portfolio provides amplifier, multiplier, mixer and converter building blocks across 33–500 GHz. Coverage depends on module function and band; no single module spans the complete portfolio range.
Additional product details
The mmWave Active Waveguide Modules portfolio features low noise amplifiers (LNA) up to 340 GHz, power amplifiers (PA) up to 260 GHz, and frequency multipliers with x2 to x24 multiplier factors for frequency-chain builds. The mmWave Active Waveguide Modules serve mmWave and sub-THz signal chains with active multiplier and mixer chains covering up to 500 GHz, and the LNA modules provide low-noise amplification for mmWave detection in sensitive receiver front-ends.
XGY offers a comprehensive suite of active waveguide modules that simplify the complexity of high-frequency system integration. By providing standardized, pre-tested building blocks, we help engineers reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market.
Whether you need to extend a frequency chain, bring up Tx/Rx front-ends, or develop a sensitive receiver front-end, the modular approach supports flexible scaling and reuse across different frequency bands (Q, U, V, E, W, F, D, G, H, J bands).
Key Capabilities & Applications
Receiver amplification
LNA modules cover 33–340 GHz with gain up to 42 dB and noise figure from 2.5 dB on applicable models.
Transmit and frequency extension
PA modules cover 40–260 GHz, with saturated output up to +34 dBm in U-band. Multiplier modules cover 33–330 GHz with ×2 to ×24 factors.
Conversion-chain integration
Mixers cover 33–400 GHz, including compact Tx/Rx modules with integrated LO multipliers. Portfolio waveguide sizes span WR-22 to WR-2.2.
Common applications
- Frequency extension chains
- MmWave and sub-THz signal chains
- Tx/Rx front-end bring-up
- Sensitive receiver front-ends
Applications and test requirements
Frequency extension chains
MmWave and sub-THz signal chains
Tx/Rx front-end bring-up
PA and converter modules for extension chains and test fixtures.
Sensitive receiver front-ends
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 33 to 500 GHz |
| Waveguide sizes | WR-22 to WR-2.2 |
| LNA coverage | 33 to 340 GHz |
| PA coverage | 40 to 260 GHz |
| Mixer coverage | 33 to 400 GHz |
| Multiplier coverage | 33 to 330 GHz, x2 to x24 multiplication factors |
| LNA gain | Up to 42 dB |
| PA saturated output power | Up to +34 dBm in U-band |
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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| LNA noise figure | From 2.5 dB |
| Mixer modules | Compact Tx/Rx with integrated LO multipliers |
| Band coverage | Q, U, V, E, W, F, D, G, H and J bands |
Detailed performance and interface tables (3)
Module categories compared: frequency range and key specs (4 rows)
| Module Category | Frequency Range | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|
| LNA (Low noise) | 33 to 340 GHz | Gain up to 42 dB, NF from 2.5 dB |
| PA (Power amp) | 40 to 260 GHz | Psat up to +34 dBm (U-Band) |
| Multipliers | 33 to 330 GHz | x2 to x24 Factor, Active Chains |
| Mixers | 33 to 400 GHz | Compact Tx/Rx, Integrated LO Multipliers |
Low noise amplifiers (3 rows)
| Band | Frequency range | Gain | NF |
|---|---|---|---|
| W-Band | 75 to 110 GHz | 18/42 dB | 4.0 dB |
| D-Band | 110 to 170 GHz | 18/33 dB | 6.0 dB |
| J-Band | 220 to 270 GHz | 15 dB | 8.0 dB |
Power amplifiers (3 rows)
| Band | Frequency range | Psat |
|---|---|---|
| U-Band | 40 to 60 GHz | +34 dBm |
| E-Band | 60 to 90 GHz | +27 dBm |
| W-Band | 75 to 110 GHz | +29 dBm |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Models, Configuration & Compatibility
No model codes are listed for the mmWave Active Waveguide Modules; part numbers are confirmed in the quotation.
Model comparison (4)
Low-noise amplifier part selection (16 rows)
| Part number | Band | Frequency (GHz) | Gain (dB) | NF (dB) | Waveguide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNA-3350-XX28 | Q | 33–50 | 23/38 | 2.8 | WR-22 |
| LNA-4060-1803 | U | 40–60 | 18 | 3.0 | WR-19 |
| LNA-4060-3803 | U | 40–60 | 38 | 3.0 | WR-19 |
| LNA-5075-1825 | V | 50–75 | 18 | 2.5 | WR-15 |
| LNA-5075-3825 | V | 50–75 | 38 | 2.5 | WR-15 |
| LNA-6090-1805 | E | 60–90 | 18 | 5.0 | WR-12 |
| LNA-6090-3805 | E | 60–90 | 38 | 5.0 | WR-12 |
| LNA-75110-1804 | W | 75–110 | 18 | 4.0 | WR-10 |
| LNA-75110-4204 | W | 75–110 | 42 | 4.0 | WR-10 |
| LNA-90140-1605 | F | 90–140 | 16 | 5.0 | WR-08 |
| LNA-110170-1806 | D | 110–170 | 18 | 6.0 | WR-06 |
| LNA-110170-3306 | D | 110–170 | 33 | 6.0 | WR-06 |
| LNA-140220LG | G | 140–220 | 15 | 6.0 | WR-05 |
| LNA-210260-1508 | H | 210–260 | 15 | 8.0 | WR-4.3 |
| LNA-220270-1508 | J | 220–270 | 15 | 8.0 | WR-3.4 |
| LNA-325G1 | – | 310–340 | 15 | 10.0 | WR-2.8 |
Slash-separated gains/factors and Psat ranges depend on the selected part; confirm the required variant and bias/drive conditions.
Power amplifier part selection (16 rows)
| Part number | Band | Frequency (GHz) | Gain (dB) | Psat (dBm) | Waveguide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-4060-XX20 | U | 40-60 | 18/38 | +20 | WR-19 |
| PA-4060-3032 | U | 40-60 | 30 | +32 | WR-19 |
| PA-4060-3034 | U | 40-60 | 30 | +34 | WR-19 |
| PA-5075-XX20 | V | 50-75 | 18/38 | +20 | WR-15 |
| PA-5075-XX31 | V | 50-75 | 20/38 | +31 | WR-15 |
| PA-6090-XX18 | E | 60-90 | 18/35 | +18 | WR-12 |
| PA-6090-3027 | E | 60-90 | 30 | +27 | WR-12 |
| PA-75110-1513 | W | 75-110 | 15 | +13 | WR-10 |
| PA-75110-XX20 | W | 75-110 | 16/30 | +20 | WR-10 |
| PA-75110-2729 | W | 75-110 | 27 | +29 | WR-10 |
| PA-90140-1310 | F | 90-140 | 13 | +10 | WR-08 |
| PA-90140-XX20 | F | 90-140 | 15/28 | +20 | WR-08 |
| PA-110170-2018 | D | 110-170 | 20 | +18 | WR-06 |
| PA-126142-3320 | D | 126-142 | 33 | +20 | WR-06 |
| PA-195220-1810 | H | 195-220 | 18 | +10 | WR-04 |
| PA-170260-1608 | H | 170-260 | 16 | +8 | WR-04 |
Slash-separated gains/factors and Psat ranges depend on the selected part; confirm the required variant and bias/drive conditions.
Active multiplier part selection (16 rows)
| Part number | Band | Factor | Frequency (GHz) | Psat (dBm) | Waveguide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM4-3350-23L | Q | X4/X6 | 33-50 | +23 | WR-22 |
| AM4-4060-18 | U | X2/X4 | 40-60 | +18 | WR-19 |
| AM4-5075-15L | V | X4 | 50-75 | +15 | WR-15 |
| AM6-5075-15L | V | X6 | 50-75 | +15 | WR-15 |
| AM6-6090-17L | E | X4/X6/X8 | 60-90 | +12 to +22 | WR-12 |
| AM6-5590-20L | E | X6 | 55-90 | +20 | WR-12 |
| AM6-75110-13L | W | X4/X6/X8 | 75-110 | +13 to +20 | WR-10 |
| AM6-70110-20L | W | X6 | 70-110 | +20 | WR-10 |
| AM8-90140L | F | X4/X8 | 90-140 | 0 to +23 | WR-08 |
| AM8-85140E-10L | F | X8 | 85-140 | +10 | WR-08 |
| AM8-85140-18L | F | X8 | 85-140 | +18 | WR-08 |
| AM12-110170L | D | X6/X8/X12 | 110-170 | 0 | WR-06 |
| AM12-110170-18L | D | X6/X8/X12 | 110-170 | +18 | WR-06 |
| AM12-140220DP | G | X12/X24 | 140-220 | +5 | WR-05 |
| AM18-170260DP | H | X18 | 170-260 | +5 | WR-4.3 |
| AM18-220330DP | J | X18 | 220-330 | +3 | WR-3.4 |
Slash-separated gains/factors and Psat ranges depend on the selected part; confirm the required variant and bias/drive conditions.
Compact Tx/Rx part selection (16 rows)
| Part number | Band | LO multiplication | Frequency (GHz) | CL (dB) | Waveguide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4MIX-3350L | Q | X4 | 33-50 | -10 | WR-22 |
| 4MIX-4060L | U | X4 | 40-60 | -10 | WR-19 |
| 4MIX-5075H | V | X4/X6 | 50-75 | -10 | WR-15 |
| 4MIX-4580L | V | X4/X6 | 45-80 | -10 | WR-15 |
| 6MIX-6090L | E | X4/X6 | 60-90 | -10 | WR-12 |
| 6MIX-7186L | E | X6 | 71-86 | -10 | WR-12 |
| 6MIX-75110L | W | X4/X6 | 75-110 | -10 | WR-10 |
| 8MIX-75110L | W | X8 | 75-110 | -10 | WR-10 |
| 8MIX-90140BN | F | X8 | 90-140 | -12 | WR-08 |
| 8MIX-110170D1 | D | X8 | 110-170 | -12 | WR-06 |
| 12MIX-110170BN | D | X12 | 110-170 | -12 | WR-06 |
| 16MIX-190240D1 | H | X16 | 190-240 | -13 | WR-4.3 |
| 16MIX-170260D1 | H | X16 | 170-260 | -13 | WR-4.3 |
| 12MIX-220300D1 | J | X12 | 220-300 | -15 | WR-3.4 |
| 24MIX-220300D1 | J | X24 | 220-300 | -15 | WR-3.4 |
| 24MIX-260400D1 | - | X24 | 260-400 | -20 | WR-2.8 |
Slash-separated gains/factors and Psat ranges depend on the selected part; confirm the required variant and bias/drive conditions.
Technical Resources
Selection guidance
Format: Active waveguide family
Coverage: 33 to 500 GHz portfolio coverage by module and band
Best for: Selecting multipliers, mixers, LNAs, or power amplifiers as building blocks for a defined signal chain.
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