The CMA-252LN+ from Mini-Circuits is a low-noise MMIC RF amplifier with a frequency range of 1.5-2.5 GHz. It has a high IP3 of +29 dB and ultra-low noise of 0.8 dB at 1.8 GHz. This monolithic amplifier has a junction temperature of 150 deg C and a total power dissipation of 0.55 W. It requires a DC supply of 5.5 V and a continuous input power of +20 dB. It has an adjustable current of 25-80 mA and an adjustable gain of +/- 1.5 dB. This E-PHEMT fabricated amplifier has active bias and doesn't require any external matching components. It is ceramic, hermetically sealed, and nitrogen filled and has repeatable performance from lot to lot due to fully automated, tightly controlled semiconductor and assembly processes. This RoHS-compliant amplifier measures 3 x 3 x 1.14 mm and is ideal for applications such as base station infrastructure, satellite communication (Inmarsat), LTE, GPS, and tactical air navigation.
