Mini-Circuits PVGA SMT Variable Gain Amplifier
Mini-Circuits PVGA SMT Variable Gain Amplifier is a GaAs pHEMT high-performance variable gain amplifier operating from a wide bandwidth of 0.4GHz to 12GHz. This surface-mount module offers 16dB gain, +30dBm output third-order intercept (OIP3), and +22dBm P1dB with 17dB typical return loss while operating from +6V and 77mA DC power. The amplifier gain is voltage adjustable over a 16dB dynamic range while keeping excellent input IP3. Mini-Circuits PVGA SMT Variable Gain Amplifier is RoHS compliant and has a small footprint to save space in dense layouts. Applications include test and measurement equipment, 5G MIMO and backhaul radio systems, as well as radar, EW, and ECM defense systems.
Features
- Surface mount
- Enables temperature compensation and power control for transmit-and-receive signal chains
- Low inductance
- Repeatable transitions
- Excellent thermal contact to PCB
- Small footprint saves space in dense layouts
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Radar, EW, and ECM defense systems
- 5G MIMO and backhaul radio systems
- Test and measurement equipment
Specifications
- 0.4GHz to 12GHz bandwidth
- +30dBm OIP3 (typical)
- +6V single positive supply
- 16dB adjustable gain range (typical)
- 3mm x 3mm 12-lead QFN-style package
Functional Diagram
Published: 2023-08-09
| Updated: 2023-08-29