CHA2394
36-40GHz Very Low Noise High Gain Amplifier
GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC
Description
Vds
Vds
The CHA2394 is a three-stage monolithic
low noise amplifier. It is designed for a wide
range of applications, from military to
commercial communication systems.
IN
OUT
The circuit is manufactured with a HEMT
process : 0.25µm gate length, via holes
through the substrate, air bridges and
electron beam gate lithography.
Vgs1&2
Vgs3
It is available in chip form.
Typical on wafer measurements :
Main Features
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
4
■ Broadband performances : 36-40GHz
■ 2.5dB Noise Figure
3,5
3
■ 21dB gain
2,5
2
■ ±1.5dB gain flatness
■ Low DC power consumption, 60mA @
3.5V
1,5
1
■ Chip size : 1.72 X 1.08 X 0.10 mm
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Frequency (GHz)
Main Characteristics
Tamb. = 25°C
Symbol
Fop
Parameter
Operating frequency range
Small signal gain
Min
36
18
8
Typ
Max
Unit
GHz
dB
40
G
21
12
P1dB
NF
Output power at 1dB gain compression
Noise figure
dBm
dB
2.5
3.0
ESD Protection : Electrostatic discharge sensitive device. Observe handling precautions !
Ref. : DSCHA23942240 -28-Aug.-02
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Specifications subject to change without notice
United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S.
Route Départementale 128 - B.P.46 - 91401 Orsay Cedex France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 08 - Fax : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 09