Macom’s European Semiconductor Center awarded contract from BPI, no terms

MACOM (MTSI) Technology Solutions is pleased to announce that its France-based European Semiconductor Center MESC, has been awarded a multi-year contract from Banque Publique d’Investissemen BPI to lead the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor products, in collaboration with public and private sector partners. The ‘MAGENTA’ program’s goal is to develop next generation Ka-band Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit or MMIC front end products, leveraging MESC’s existing Gallium Nitride or GaN technology. A key program focus will be development of amplifiers with exceptional power-added efficiency, an innovation which is intended to push the boundaries of high-frequency communications system performance. The products and capabilities developed under the program are intended to support telecommunication systems in the 5G-FR2 bands and low earth orbit,LEO, communication systems. “We believe that this noteworthy award will make MESC a stronger partner and supplier to the European Telecommunications and Space markets,” said Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, MACOM. “The MAGENTA team will collaborate and explore new MMIC design and manufacturing techniques to improve performance of critical global communication systems. We are pleased to have French government support as we build a stronger business in France to support the European market.” .