Low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for military and commercial applications introduced by Pasternack

IRVINE, Calif., 12 June 2014. Pasternack Enterprises Inc. in Irvine, Calif., is introducing a family of 14 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for military and commercial RF and microwave applications. the LNAs offer high gain and broadband performance between 9 KHz and 18 GHz.

These LNAs have a choice of noise figures, gain levels, frequency ranges, and power outputs. The LNA category exhibits broadband performance from 9 KHz to 18 GHz, noise figures between 0.8 dB to 3 dB, gain levels from 25 dB to 50 dB, gain flatness from plus-or-minus 0.75 dB to plus-or-minus 1.25 dB, and power output levels (P1dB or Psat) between 10 dBm and 18 dBm.

The performance of these LNAs relies on a hybrid microwave integrated circuit design and advanced GaAs PHEMT technology. The LNAs from Pasternack are connectorized SMA modules that are stable and include built-in voltage regulation, bias sequencing, and reverse bias protection for added reliability.

Depending on the intended application of these RF amplifiers, both hermetically sealed and non-hermetically sealed versions are available. The LNAs are matched internally for input and output at 50 ohm, which eliminates the customers need for any sensitive external RF tuning components.

For more information contact Pasternack online at www.pasternack.com.