The FCM1401 is part of Falcomm's innovative Dual-Drive™ series, designed to offer exceptional efficiency in power amplification. This model, operating at a center frequency of 14.5 GHz, harnesses advanced dual-drive technology to achieve milestones in power efficiency, outperforming traditional power amplifier solutions. With a meticulous design focusing on minimal silicon area usage and high efficiency, it presents a compelling option for enhancing battery life and reducing energy consumption in wireless communications.
Falcomm's FCM1401 achieves impressive benchmarks, such as world-class efficiencies validated in commercial CMOS SOI platforms. The power amplifier is notable for its substantial reduction in silicon area, evidenced by the significant power-added efficiency (PAE) results of 34% using a 64QAM signal, averaged at 14.1dBm while maintaining a drain efficiency of 70% at device output. Such enhancements are crucial for applications requiring sustained high efficiency without the downside of increased power draw.
This power amplifier caters to high-demand sectors like space communications and modern telecommunications where efficient power use is vital. Operating without efficiency degradation at supply voltages ranging from 1.6V to 2.0V, it offers substantial improvements in signal strength while reducing the operational costs for network operators.
