The PMA5-83-LV+ from Mini-Circuits is a GaAs Distributed Medium Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.01 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 31.2 dBm (~1.3 W) with a gain of 18.6 dB. This power amplifier is suitable for wideband test instrumentation and defense systems that require high operating output power. It has high operating OIP3 and provides low 2nd and 3rd harmonic responses to ensure very low in-band distortion products, enabling minimal signal degradation in high-fidelity measurement systems.
The PMA5-83-LV+ has a small footprint that saves space in dense layouts while providing low inductance, repeatable transitions, and excellent thermal contact with the PCB. This amplifier requires a DC supply of +8 V and consumes 400 mA of current. It is available in a 32-lead QFN package that measures 5 x 5 mm. This RoHS-compliant amplifier is ideal for radar, EW, ECM, 5G Sub-6 GHz, MIMO wireless infrastructure systems, and VSAT applications.
