The LVA-6183PN+ from Mini-Circuits is an ultra-low phase noise distributed amplifier MMIC. It operates over a frequency range of 6 to 18 GHz, providing a gain of 19.9 dB. With an ultra-low phase noise figure of -165 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset, this amplifier ensures high signal integrity, which is crucial for applications like radar, satellite communication, and high-frequency trading systems. It has a low noise figure of 4.1 dB, enhancing the overall system SNR and making it an excellent choice for sensitive transceiver chains where maintaining signal purity is paramount. The LVA-6183PN+ is designed to enhance the performance of sensitive transceiver chains by improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). This amplifier is engineered for applications requiring high dynamic range and minimal signal degradation, making it ideal for integration with low noise signal sources.
The LVA-6183PN+ offers a high dynamic range, highlighted by an OIP3 of +28.7 dBm and a P1dB of +19.6 dBm, allowing the amplifier to handle strong signals without distortion and maintaining the quality of transmitted and received signals. This high dynamic range, combined with its low phase noise, makes it suitable for a wide range of high-frequency applications. The amplifier's compact and efficient 4×4 mm 24-Lead QFN-style package offers a small footprint, optimizing space on the PCB. The industry-standard packaging facilitates easy integration into high-volume manufacturing processes, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
The amplifier is fabricated using the Gallium Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (GaAs HBT) process, known for its superior performance in high-frequency applications. The GaAs HBT process provides high gain, low noise, and excellent linearity, making it ideal for RF and microwave circuits. This advanced fabrication technology enhances the LVA-6183PN+'s reliability and performance, ensuring it meets the stringent demands of modern communication systems.
The LVA-6183PN+ can be used in a wide range of applications including Test and Measurement, Radar, EW, and ECM Defense Systems. It can also be used in Signal Distribution Networks and for 5G MIMO and Backhaul Radio Systems.
Click here for the datasheet of LVA-6193PN+
