CEL Announces Miniature, High-Gain SiGe:C LNA For GPS Receivers

Santa Clara, CA -- Here's good news for GPS receiver designers looking for a way to reduce front end noise and boost sensitivity. In challenging environments GPS receiver ICs with integrated LNAs often come up short when it comes to noise performance and resultant system sensitivity. External LNAs like NEC's new UPC8240T6N provide an effective solution. The UPG8240T6N can be located near the antenna to reduce trace losses and, when combined with distributed filtering, can significantly improve noise performance. Based on NEC's UHS4 (ultra-high speed) SiGe:C bipolar process, the UPC8240T6N is designed to run on supply voltages as low as 1.6V, so it's ideal for use with new-generation GPS engines. It delivers high gain, low noise and low current consumption. It also features a built-in Power Save function, a robust bandgap regulator, an output matching network, and ESD protection. Key specifications include:

Low Supply Voltage: 1.6 to 3.3 V (2.7V typical)
High Gain: 28 dB typ
Low Noise Figure: 1.0 dB typ
Low Current Consumption: 6.5 mA typ
Low Power Save Current: 1 uA max
Miniature, Low Profile Package: 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.37 mm

The UPC8240T6N is housed in a 6-pin, RoHS-compliant 1.5mm square package. Its low 0.37mm profile makes it ideal for engineers seeking ways to miniaturize their designs. The UPC8240T6N is in stock and available now from California Eastern Labs. To help speed circuit design, CEL offers evaluation boards through its network of sales offices and through Mouser Electronics. For more information and a data sheet, visit www.cel.com

SOURCE: California Eastern Laboratories