The GRF5020 is a high linearity Power-LNA for use as a first, second or third stage LNA applications requiring high linearity, ruggedness and low NF. It operates from 1.7 to 2.7 GHz with a gain of 17.5 dB and noise figure of 0.77 dB at 2.5 GHz. The amplifier has an IP3 of 50 dBm, P1dB of 28.5 dBm and requires a supply from 3.3 V to 8 V. It is available in a compact 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.55 mm 16-pin plastic QFN package. It can be used as a driver amplifier for LTE/WCDMA waveforms and can be used in Small Cells, Repeaters, microwave backhaul systems and a number of other applications.