The MAAL-010528 is a high performance X-band GaAs LNA that operates from 8 to 12 GHz. It has a gain of 20 dB, noise figure of 1.6 dB and an IP3 of 26 dBm. The part features a self-bias architecture which requires only a single, positive supply. It is packaged in a 3 mm PQFN surface mount plastic package and is matched to 50 Ohms making it well suitable for VSAT, Radar and Microwave radios.