MACOM | High-Performance Analog RF, Microwave & Optical Chips

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (MACOM) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave, millimeter wave, analog, mixed signal, and optical semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, the company has more than 70 years of engineering expertise and serves customers across the telecommunications, aerospace & defense, industrial, datacenter, and test & measurement markets. MACOM operates semiconductor fabrication, assembly, and test facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and also provides foundry and custom design services.

MACOM’s portfolio spans silicon (Si), gallium arsenide (GaAs), indium phosphide (InP), gallium nitride (GaN), and optical technologies, enabling high-performance solutions for applications ranging from 5G infrastructure and satellite communications to radar, electronic warfare, optical networking, and high-speed data centers.

Key Product Highlights & Selection Guide

Key Products include Optoelectronics, broadband amplifiers, RF diodes, continuous wave (CW) GaN transistors and crosspoint switches.
For data center applications, look to MACOM’s optoelectronics portfolio, matching components based on required data rates (e.g., 100G, 400G, or 800G).
For RF/defense applications, navigate their broadband amplifier portfolio by assessing frequency range, linearity, and required output power.
For selecting MACOM components, evaluate various parameters including frequency, bandwidth, semiconductor technology used (GaN, GaAs, Si, InP), output power & gain, noise figure, efficiency, linearity (OIP3, ACPR, EVM), insertion loss, isolation etc.

Why Choose MACOM?

More than 70 years of RF and semiconductor engineering expertise.
MACOM excels in delivering high frequency, high power solutions where standard silicon falls short.
Their deep expertise in compound semiconductors (like GaAs, GaN, and InP) ensures that clients receive components capable of handling massive data loads and extreme power levels without compromising signal integrity.
Continuous innovation with more than 150 new standard products introduced annually.
Foundry services and custom semiconductor design support for OEM customers.

Latest Products

MASW-011261 Broadband SP2T Switch featuring MACOM’s new Hot Via Chip Scale Technology, supporting operation from 60 GHz to 110 GHz with low insertion loss and high isolation.
Announced Linearized Q-Band GaN MMIC Power Amplifier designed for improved efficiency and higher data rate satellite communications.
Demonstrated W-Band Power Amplifier (80 to 100 GHz) delivering high output power for millimeter wave communication systems at IMS 2026.

Latest News

June, 2026 : Collaborated with Elve Inc. to demonstrate a V-Band linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) for satellite communication and defense applications at IMS 2026.
March 17, 2026 : MACOM Announces Two New 448G per Lane Drivers for 3.2T Data Center Connectivity

Summary

Serving markets such as 5G infrastructure, satellite communications, aerospace & defense, radar, electronic warfare, industrial systems, and AI enabled data centers, MACOM combines advanced semiconductor process technologies with decades of engineering expertise.

Through continuous innovation, robust manufacturing capabilities, and comprehensive product offerings, MACOM remains a trusted partner for engineers developing next generation wireless, microwave, and high speed communication systems.

Address & Contact Details

Address : MACOM, 100 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States Phone : 978.656.2500 Email : marketing@macom.com Website : www.macom.com