M/A-COM Technology announced an X-Band extension to its Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) family. The MAAL-010528 is designed for customers who need a quick LNA solution for V-Sat, Radar and Microwave Applications. This LNA delivers higher Gain and Linearity performance over the 8.0- 12.0 GHz frequency band than many competing parts, providing customers with system advantages for their LNA requirements. Packaged in a small 3x3mm PQFN Surface Mount and having a single, positive bias supply, the device allows customers a simple and elegant LNA solution.
The MAAL-010528 GaAs MMIC LNA provides a nominal Gain of 20dB with excellent gain flatness, high OIP3 linearity of 26 dBm, and a mid-band noise figure supply of 1.6dB. The part features a self-bias architecture which requires the customer to apply only a single positive supply. In addition, the device is internally matched to 50 ? input/output; altogether making the MAAL-010528 well suited for multiple radar and communication applications.
“TheMAAL-010528 is ideal for customers looking for low noise figure and high linearity for their X-Band Solutions”, said Paul Beasly, Product Manager. “The excellent performance and very small, fully matched PQFN package make this LNA a simple and elegant solution for multiple applications.”
The table below outlines typical performance:
| Parameter | Units | MAAL-010528 |
| Frequency | GHz | 8 -12 |
| Gain | dB | 20 |
| Noise Figure | dB | 1.6 |
| Input Return Loss | dB | 10 |
| Output Return Loss | dB | 13 |
| P1dB | dBm | 14 |
| OIP3 | dBm | 26 |
| Current | mA | 60 |
Production quantities and samples of MAAL-010528 are available from stock.
