Wideband Low-Noise-Amplifier (LNA) with Lg = 50 nm InGaAs pHEMT and wideband RF chokes

Peter S. Chen, Dae Hyun Kim, Joshua Bergman, Jonathan Hacker, Berinder Brar

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Abstract

This paper presents a 2-stage Low-Noise-Amplifier (LNA) MMIC which provides ultra-low-noise, broad bandwidth, and high associated gain while consuming a fairly low DC power dissipation of 20 mW. The amplifier has been fabricated using Lg = 50 nm enhancement-mode (E-mode) In0.7Ga 0.3As pHEMTs on a 4-mil InP substrate. By using broad bandwidth RF chokes, the LNA exhibits an average noise figure (NF) of 1.1 dB from 4 to 24 GHz with a minimum associated gain (Ga) of 17 dB. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first demonstration of an LNA that covers from C-band to K-band with NF < 1.1 dB. This is allowed for by combining the extremely low NF characteristics of an advanced InGaAs pHEMT with broadband RF chokes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 201110 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/06/1110/06/11

Keywords

  • associated gain
  • bandwidth and RF choke
  • HEMT
  • InGaAs
  • Low noise amplifier
  • noise figure

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