Abstract

This paper describes a groundbreaking 6-20 GHz Low Noise Amplifier LNA) that is easy to use, high performance and low cost. For ease of use it incorporates a 5x5 mm surface mount package, self-biasing, operate on a single 3V supply, and integrated 50 Ω input/output matching. For performance the package amplifier delivers over 20 dB gain and 2.1 dB noise figure. Cost is kept low through utilization of PHEMT 6” wafers and volume automated package panel assembly and test. The authors feel this product is unique and industry leading in all aspects of design, packaging performance and cost.