Laser Components, inc.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Oct 08, 2008 Featuring low noise current of 0.18 fA/square root of Hz, Model LCA-2-10T allows measurement of currents in femto to pico Amp range. It comes in miniaturized, rugged aluminum housing that optimizes EMI shielding. Unit is suited for amplification of small currents close to DC generated by high impedance sources such as photodiodes, PMTs, ionization, and particle detectors. Applications include spectroscopy, photodiode amplification, A/D converters, and digital voltmeters.

Analog Devices, Inc.
Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Aug 15, 2008 Consuming less than 120 mW of power on single 3.3 V supply, single channel ADA4939-1 and dual channel ADA4939-2 differential amplifiers achieve 82 dB SFDR at 70 MHz. Operating over -40 to 105°C temperature range for both 3.3 and 5 V operation, units feature input voltage noise of 2.3 nV/rt Hz, -3 dB bandwidth of 1.4 GHz, and slew rate of 5,000 V/µS. Model ADA4939-2 can drive dual ADCs used in I/Q demodulation schemes, and offers low cross-talk of -80 dB at 100 MHz.

Endwave Corporation
San Jose,, CA 95134
Aug 11, 2008 Drawing 425 mA from 12 V supply, Models JCA02-4000, JCA24-4001, and JCA48-4000 feature frequency bands of 0.5-2, 2-4, and 4-8 GHz, respectively. Units offer noise figures under 2 dB up through C-Band, output P1dB levels of +24 dBm, and output IP3 headroom levels of 15 dB or greater above output P1dB compression point. In addition, LNAs deliver saturated output power levels approaching +27 dBm, I/O return loss of 11 dB min across operating bandwidth, and signal gain of 35 dB or more.

Crystek Corporation
Ft. Myers, FL 33913
Aug 04, 2008 Housed in 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.59 in. aluminum enclosure with 3 SMA connectors, Model CRBAMP-100-6000 RedBox is low-noise general purpose connectorized amplifier featuring signal gain of 18 dB with output power of 17 dBm (P1dB). It also features typical noise figure of 3.5 dB with IP3 of +30 dBm. Suited for IF or RF buffer amplifiers, base stations, high-reliability applications, and general lab use, unit operates from single +5 V supply consuming only 60 mA.

RF Micro Devices, Inc.
Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
Jul 07, 2008 Operating on single 5 V supply, CXE-1089Z GaAs pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier utilizes Darlington configuration and features active bias circuitry, which stabilizes bias current across changes in threshold voltage related to temperature and process variation. Unit features typical noise figure of 2.8 dB, CTB of -79 dBc, and CSO of -66 dBc at 110 channels. Housed in SOT-89 package, amplifier provides gain response of 13 dB ±0.4 dB over 50-1,000 MHz.

Anadigics, Inc.
Warren, NJ 07059
Jul 03, 2008 Operating in 5-85 MHz frequency range, Model ARA2017 supports DOCSIS 3.0-specified signal levels of +64 dBmV while minimizing harmonic distortion and output noise levels. Linear amplifier features 33 dB of RF gain at minimum attenuation, and includes digitally controlled, multi-stage precision step attenuator that provides up to 58 dB of attenuation in 2 dB increments. Requiring single 5 V supply, device is offered in 28-pin 5 x 5 x 1 mm QFN package.

Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC)
Irvine, CA 92618-1811
Mar 27, 2008 Supplied in 6-pin CST package, TA4029CTC low noise amplifier (LNA) promotes performance optimization in portable systems equipped with built-in TV tuner. Pass-through mode allows strong signals to bypass LNA to prevent degradation of received signal quality, while LNA mode amplifies weak signals to improve reception sensitivity. Another feature, LNA shutdown capability, reduces power consumption by shutting down LNA in pass-through mode.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.
Depew, NY 14043 2495
Mar 19, 2008 Designed for NVH powertrain and vehicle underhood testing applications, Model HT426E01 high temperature preamplifier operates from ICP® sensor power, terminating with BNC connector and utilizing standard coaxial cables. With ability to operate to +120°C, it measures ½ in., and features noise characteristics of 4.9 µV based on A-weight scale. Common automotive applications include underhood measurements, near-field measurements on manifolds, and exhaust after treatment components.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Mar 07, 2008 Eliminating output frequency distortions and other audio artifacts, PowerWise LMV1088 dual-input microphone array amplifier delivers natural-sounding voice quality in mobile phones, 2-way radios, and powered headsets. Offered in 3.5 x 3.5 mm, 36-bump micro SMDxt package, it draws only 1 mA of supply current, and has power supply rejection ratio of 85 dB at 1 kHz with typical signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB and less than 1% total harmonic distortion plus noise.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Feb 29, 2008 Developed on LH3 0.5 µm pHEMT process and supplied in RoHS-compliant SOT-26 SMT plastic package, M/A-COM MAAL-007304 and MAAL-007306 have noise figures less than 1 dB across respective designed frequency ranges of up to 3 or 2 GHz. They employ monolithic, 2-stage, self-biased design and operate from one 3.0 V supply. Supplied in RoHS-compliant SC-70 SMT plastic package, MAAL-008550 employs single-stage self-biased design and achieves 0.75 dB noise figure up to 2.3 GHz.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Nov 26, 2007 Model MAX2659 low-noise amplifier achieves 20.5 dB gain and low noise figure of 0.8 dB while maximizing input-referred 1 dB compression point and third-order intercept point at -12 and -2 dBm, respectively. It operates from +1.6 to +3.3 V single supply, consumes 4 mA, and reduces supply current to less than 1 µA in shutdown mode. Available in 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.75 mm, leadless, 6-pin DFN package, unit is specified over -40 to +85°C temperature range.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Nov 26, 2007 Featuring variable gain control of 0-5 V and 25-38 dB gain, M/A-COM MAAM-007095-A3GVSA 2-stage variable gain amplifier suits military, space radar, tactical communications systems, and commercial point-to-point radio applications. Matched to 50 W on both input and output, it has typical noise figure of 2 dB with 1 dB compression point of 17 dB. Amplifier utilizes 12-15 V power supply, and can be mounted in either connectorized or drop-in configuration.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Nov 09, 2007 Built on VIP50 BiCMOS process technology, Model LMP7300 features low-offset voltage of 300 µV, supply current of 10 µA, and supply voltage range of 2.7-12 V for use in 3.3, 5, and ±5 V applications. Low-power amplifier offers adjustable hysteresis and less than 5 µsec propagation delay to enable precise and high-accuracy signal detection. Available in 8-pin SOIC package, unit is suited for precision battery-operated systems.

M/A-COM, Inc.
Lowell, MA 01853
Nov 02, 2007 Featuring variable gain control of 0-5 V and 25-38 dB gain, 2-stage Model MAAM-007095-A3GVSA can be used as low noise amplifier, intermediate amplifier, or driver stage amplifier in communications as well as military and space radar applications. Typical noise figure is 2 dB with 1 dB compression point of 17 dB. Utilizing 12-15 V power supply, amplifier resides in hermitically sealed housing and can accommodate field-replaceable SMA or GPO connectors.

RF Arrays, Inc.
Portland, OR 97209
Oct 04, 2007 Model RIF211 provides complete front end capability with power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, and antenna switch. It features power amplifier with current draw of 120 mA while transmitting at 20 dBm output. MMIC includes high gain very low noise LNA (LNA Gain = 15 dB, NF less than 1.0 dB), as well biasing circuitry in miniature 16-pin 3 x 3 x 0.5 mm QFN package. Module is fully matched internally to a 50 ohm output and input impedance.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Sep 21, 2007 Built on VIP50 BiCMOS process, LMP7731 (single) and LMP7732 (dual) precision op amps provide input voltage noise of 2.9 nV/sqrt Hz with 1/f noise corner of 3 Hz. They also feature 0-10 Hz peak-to-peak noise voltage of 78 nVpp, ensuring accurate signal conditioning while minimizing distortion in low-frequency sensor applications. Bipolar input stages with input bias cancellation circuitry lowers input current to 1.5 nA. Technology supports DAQ systems of 16 bits or greater.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)
Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Sep 13, 2007 Monolithic, filter-free, Class-D audio power amp (TPA2013D1) features integrated boost converter that provides adjustable constant output power up to 1.5 W in entire Li-Ion battery range of 2.3-4.8 V, making audio output power insensitive to battery voltage fluctuations. Exhibiting 85% overall efficiency, solution generates high output power from 1.8-5.5 V supply voltage without distorting audio. It provides max output power of 2.7 W across 4 W load or 2.2 W across 8 W load.

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Jul 03, 2007 Offering dual duplex operation, ClearGain DD1900 Ground-Mounted Amplifier (GMA) incorporates fixed-gain, low-noise amplifier and high-performance filters. Without need for tower climbs, GMA improves signal quality by boosting uplink (RX) signal of mobile system. Amplifying full 1,900 MHz band, it consists of amplification module and power distribution unit, providing full compatibility with all base stations.

Supertex Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94619
Jun 06, 2007 RoHS-compliant MD3880 is comprised of 4-channel, low-noise amplifier (LNA) and variable gain amplifier (VGA) with 4 discrete gain settings. LNA output is fed directly into VGA, eliminating need for external coupling capacitor. Along with fully differential inputs and outputs, product features low current (0.35 pA/√Hz) and voltage (0.74 nV/√Hz) noises as well as linear-in-dB continuous variable gain control.

Laser Components, inc.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Jun 05, 2007 Offering low pulse distortion, Model HCA-400M-5K-C features gain of 5 x 10² V/A and minimum rise/fall time of 1 ns. It comes in miniaturized and rugged aluminum housing that optimizes EMI shielding. Small size lets user get amplifier close to detector, minimizing noise from long detector leads. Amplifier is suited for amplification of small currents generated by high impedance sources such as photodiodes, PMTs, ionization, and particle detectors.