Mobix Labs Inc, a leader in advanced connectivity solutions for defense, military and communications applications, has officially secured a Gold Award in the 2024 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards.
According to certain reports, the company markedly won this recognition in the Switches & Sensors category, and it did so for its industry-first, high-power MBX3110 single-pole ten-throw (SP10T) RF switch, which is designed to increase performance and reliability across operations involving law enforcement, and military objectives.
Talk about 2024 LEAP Awards for a second, they were organized by WTWH Media and celebrated products across 10 categories. More on these awards would reveal how they focus on engagement of the engineering community, with the Design World editorial team assembling an elite and independent judging panel of 10 OEM design engineering and academic professionals.
Anyway, coming back to Mobix Labs’ MBX3110 SP10T RF switch, it was adjudged as a winner, for starters, because of its best-in-class capacities, something the device supports through certain components that set it apart from traditional electromechanical alternatives. These components, on their part, include a prospect of High-Power Performance, where MBX3110 delivers a broad frequency range, low insertion loss, and rapid switching times. By doing that, the technology allows for extended frequency ranges without mandating the need of external matching. In essence, this whole setup is understood to exceed the stringent requirements of critical communications systems.
“Winning gold in the LEAP Awards validates our team’s drive to advance RF technology innovation for life-critical communications,” said Fabian Battaglia, CEO of Mobix Labs. “The MBX3110’s superior resilience, speed, and high-performance design empowers first responders and military personnel with reliable, rapid communications systems they can trust in crisis situations and demanding operating environments.”
Next up, we must dig into the technology’s optimized specifications. You see, specifically built for durability and efficiency, the MBX3110 achieves a low insertion loss of 0.52 dB at 1 GHz, high linearity of -78 dBc at 43 dBm, and a swift switching time of 4 microseconds. Such specifications directly translate to exceptional performance in complex RF applications.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the technology’s compact and resilient design. Encased in a 32-lead 5 mm x 5 mm QFN package, the MBX3110’s compact form factor is ideal for space-sensitive system designs, considering the way it can enable robust functionality across a range of applications.
Among other things, we ought to mention how the MBX3110 SP10T RF switch in question is made primarily for LMR (land mobile radio) systems. Having said that, we must also touch on how the system’s versatile capabilities make it a viable tool for other defense departments, advanced wireless infrastructure, and beyond. Such a high-reliability solid-state switch unsurprisingly outduels older electromechanical counterparts to provide improved durability, faster response, and a longer lifespan for advanced RF applications.
Founded in 2020, Mobix Labs’ rise up the ranks stems from transforming connectivity to deliver advanced semiconductor and wireless systems solutions tailored to their needs. At present, the company focuses on four key areas i.e. EMI Interconnect Solutions for secure aerospace and GPS systems, Active Optical Cables (AOC) for high-speed AI datacenter interconnects, 5G IC Solutions for mmWave communications, and Wireless Systems Solutions, including joint design and manufacturing services for RF technologies. Mobix’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider it is trusted by players all across the 5G, radar, and imaging sensors markets.
