Custom MMIC's CMD223 Balanced LNA Delivers High Gain, Low-Noise, Excellent Return Loss

Custom MMIC, a leading developer of performance driven monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), is now offering a new, low-noise amplifier (LNA) that is perfect for EW and communication systems where small size and low power consumption are critical—the CMD223 9-18 GHz Balanced Low-Noise Amplifier.

The CMD223 features a low noise figure, high-gain, broadband performance, excellent return losses, and single positive supply voltage. At 13.5 GHz the CMD223 delivers greater than 22 dB of gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +13.5 dBm and a noise figure of 1.5 dB.

The device is a 50 ohm matched design, which eliminates the need for external DC blocks and RF port matching. It also offers full passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection. 

Applications for this new LNA include point-to-point radios, military and space, test instrumentation, and sensors. 

To download the full datasheet on the CMD223 9-18 GHz Balanced Low-Noise Amplifier, visit the Custom MMIC Product Library.

About Custom MMIC

Custom MMIC is a leading developer of performance driven monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). Embracing their customer’s challenges, the company offers both a growing family of high performance MMIC standard products, and innovative custom design services. Their engineering team is highly experienced in a broad range of III-V processes (e.g. GaAs, GaN, InP, InGaP) and have long standing relationships with the leading foundries. Custom MMIC specializes in RF through millimeter-wave circuits serving diverse markets including wireless and wired communications, satellite, radar systems, cellular infrastructure and instrumentation. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Westford MA. For more information, visit www.custommmic.com.