Low-noise amplifiers for radar and satellite communication systems

RFMW now stocks TriQuint's TGA2618-SM, 16GHz to 18GHz low-noise amplifier which offers a noise figure of 2.3dB for use in both commercial and defence radar as well as satellite communication systems. Capable of operating from a 3V bias with 30mA of quiescent current, P1dB of the TGA2618-SM measures 6dBm. Small signal gain from three stages of internal amplification is 28dB. Qorvo offers this LNA in a 4mm x 4mm QFN package.