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Amplifier Products

2 To 6 GHz Linear Amplifier
The LMA008 from Labtech is a low-noise, broadband, solid-state, linear amplifier that operates over the frequency range of 2 to 6 GHz. The unit is designed for use in military environments and incorporates integral regulation and temperature compensation...
Cascadable Low Frequency Amplifiers
Ciao Wireless offers a line of high-performance cascadable low frequency amplifiers for connectorized applications. Frequency coverage includes multiple models with various bands from 10 MHz to 8 GHz...
High-Power Amplifiers
HXI provides 60 GHz low-noise and high-power amplifiers from stock to 30 day delivery. A wide variety of gain and bandwidth combinations are available to provide designers with a solution for most applications...

Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers
M/A-COM, now Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, has developed three M/A-COM ultra low noise amplifiers that achieve less than 1 dB NF and are tunable over a wide frequency range. They are suitable for a variety of applications including GPS, WiMAX, DAB, and MoCA...
Cascadable Amplifiers
Teledyne Cougar's cascadable amplifiers are used in airborne and satellite communications equipment, navigation and guidance systems, radar and sonar equipment, telemetry electronics, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, and in high-performance commercial test equipment
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Broadband Microwave Amplifiers
Narda Microwave-East recently added a broad range of microwave amplifiers to its offering of standard catalog products. These amplifiers feature standard bandwidths, and octave and multi-octave bands in the .5 to 18 GHz frequency range...
Filters For Amplifier Sub-Systems
Anatech Electronics manufactures custom and standard RF & Microwave filters for Amplifier subsystems. These include Filters and Duplexers for GSM, CDMA, GPS, WIFI, WiMax and all other subsystems built upto 20 GHz...
Mini GPS Line Amplifier
The MLA20RPDC GPS line amplifier from GPS Networking is a one-input, one-output device with a 20 dB min. gain block in a miniaturized housing. The frequency response covers the GPS L1 and L2 bands with excellent gain flatness...
Linear RF Amplifier
Designed for linear application in the 500 to 1000 MHz range, this amplifier from NP Technologies utilizes RF power MOSFET devices that provide high gain, wide dynamic range, and an excellent 3rd order intercept point...
2 To 10 GHz GaAs MMIC Medium Power Amplifier
The MMA-21015 is suitable for homeland security, military communications, military test systems, instrumentation, and radar applications. It is a 2 to 10 GHz broadband medium power amplifier realized in GaAs PHEMT technology...
W-Band Fullband Power Amplifier
QuinStar Technology provides a W-band, fullband, solid-state, power amplifier (QPW-75FB1115-xx) with a typical Psat of 13 dBm. The amplifier features inline flanges and fullband operation with typical linear gain of 15 dB...

Broadband RF Amplifiers
Linear, broadband and VSWR tolerant, with a wide range of uses and exceptional endurance even in the most difficult test scenarios, the AR series of broadband amplifiers range from DC to 1000 MHz...
Amplifiers
Advanced Control Components' offers a wide variety of high-performance amplifier capability for both commercial and military applications covering RF through millimeter-wave frequencies. Standard products are offered in SMA connectorized cases with filtered DC solder feedthrus...

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Amplifier Articles

The Role Of EVM Measurements In Characterizing Amplifier Modulation Performance
By Robert Green, Keithley Instruments, Inc.

In wireless communication devices, phase and amplitude distortion created by the power amplifier directly affects the quality of the communication. The most significant measurement for analyzing power amplifier performance in the latest communication system protocols is error vector magnitude (EVM).


Effects Of External Power Amplifier Impedance On Measurements
By CAP Wireless, Inc.

Auxiliary RF and microwave power amplifiers are often used in conjunction with other test equipment to help evaluate aspects of performance of a particular component or system. The supporting amplifier is often considered an "ideal" amplifier during the initial configuration of the test and measurement system.


Total Radiated Power Implications For A GSM Power Amplifier
By RF Micro Devices, Inc.

As over-the-air (OTA) testing is becoming standardized and is being adopted by network providers, more pressure is being exerted on the RF engine in a mobile device to improve its performance in real-world scenarios. Because of this increased emphasis on OTA testing, the total radiated power (TRP) performance of the power amplifier is becoming increasingly important
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WiMAX Power Amplifier Testing
By Rohde & Schwarz

The article describes the features and capabilities of an external program that utilizes Rohde & Schwarz signal generators and signal analyzers to automate the measurements for amplifiers. It also provides information regarding the basics of the pre-defined test parameters
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Design And Performance Of A Low-Noise High Dynamic Range WiMAX LNA
By Chew-Ean Tan, Avago Technologies

In a WiMAX network, a receiver chain designed with low noise and a high dynamic range ensures reliable performance of the transceiver. This article explains a simple, low-cost, and space-saving approach to address these issues by using a GaAs pHEMT-based low-noise amplifier (LNA) with an integrated bypass switch.




Amplifier Downloads

Application Note: Subampability
By AR

Today many test labs are seeing a continued increase in RF test levels and increased test distances. AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has responded to this need with a new offering of Subampability. As the world moves further and further into the digital and wireless age the need for flexibility of test equipment becomes a necessity
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Application Note: Cascading Amplifiers
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Teledyne Cougar

Teledyne Cougar's line of cascadable amplifiers includes many multiple stage amplifiers where some of the cascading has been integrated into a single package. This application note details the properties and specifics of these cascadable amplifiers
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Broadband Microwave Amplifiers Product Guide
By Narda Microwave-East

Narda Microwave-East has added a broad range of microwave amplifiers to its offering of standard catalog products. The most popular models are kept in stock for immediate delivery. Other models are typically available within 4 weeks.


RF/Microwave Amplifiers Product Overview
By Planar Monolithics Industries, Inc.

Planar Electronics Technology, Inc. offers a full line of RF and microwave amplifiers ranging from 250 kHz up to 40 GHz. Many options are available. Planar also offers amplifiers designed and built to custom specifications
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