Mini-Circuits, a leading provider of RF and microwave components, has introduced WVA-751103LNX+, a wideband low noise amplifier (LNA) that has been designed to offer high frequency (from 75 to 110 GHz), excellent low noise operation along with good gain and gain flatness, making it an ideal choice for test and measurement in the W-band, radar/sensing applications, and wireless backhaul testing in millimeter wavebands.
It allows designers to rise above the noise floor challenges of W-Band with this new waveguide LNA design. Whether the application is an imaging or cruise control radar, or even satellite communications, the 21 ±3 dB of gain at a typical noise figure of 3.5 dB eases the burden of characterizing the system. Equipped to withstand over-voltage and reverse polarity on the 10 to 15 VDC input, and +15 dBm at the RF input flange, this robust and reliable LNA is ideal for test and measurement applications as well as integration into the radar or communications system.
This waveguide LNA is equipped with internal DC-DC conversion circuitry that maintains consistent efficiency over the full input voltage range. It is also compliant RoHS standards and has ENV130 environmental ratings to ensure reliability. Furthermore, this LNA will require an export license when shipped to certain countries.
Key Features of this Waveguide LNA Design
- 21 ±3 dB gain
- 3.5 dB noise figure
- +3 dBm saturated output power
- -3 dBm P1dB (1 dB compression point)
- +15 dBm CW input power handling capability
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