Monolithic MMIC Amplifier

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Notes

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Product Marking

-MNA-4A+

MCL

MN4A

Fig 1. Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization. (DUT soldered on Mini-Circuits Characterization test board TB-186+)

Gain, Return loss, Output power at 1dB compression (P1 dB) , output IP3 (OIP3) and noise figure measured using Agilent’s N5242A

PNA-X microwave network analyzer.

Conditions:

1. Gain and Return loss: Pin= -25dBm

2. Output IP3 (OIP3): Two tones, spaced 1 MHz apart, 0 dBm/tone at output.

Characterization & Application Test Circuit

Recommended Application Circuit

Family Designation

Fig 2. Test Board includes case, connectors, and components soldered to PCB