LNA Is High On Gain, Low On Noise

With a low-noise performance of 0.9 dB at 0.9 GHz and 1.1 dB at 1.9 GHz, the SGA-8343 SiGe low-noise amplifier (LNA) is capable of delivering a gain of 24 dB at 0.9 GHz and 19 dB at 1.9 GHz. Said to be easily matched, the device operates from dc to 6 GHz and features a third-order output intercept point of +28.5 dBm. Available in a SOT-343 surface-mount package, price is $0.26 each/10,000. STANFORD MICRODEVICES INC., Sunnyvale, CA. (408) 616-5464.