The APTW4-17702020-105K14-WR42GW from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. It provides a gain of 40 dB with a noise temperature of less than 105 K (at 23°C) and has an output P1dB of 14 dBm. This amplifier is based on state-of-the-art PHEMT technology, has an internal DC regulator, and provides reverse voltage protection. It requires a DC supply of 15 V and consumes less than 250 mA of current.
The LNA is available in a weatherproof module that measures 5.10 x 1.63 x 2.72 inches with a WR-42 waveguide interface and meets the MIL-883 and MIL-45208 standards for construction and reliability. It is ideal for use in military and commercial SATCOM applications such as satellite communication, tracking radar, and SATCOM earth station antennas.
