CMD246C4
8 - 22 GHz (X, Ku, K Band) Low Phase Noise Amplifier MMIC
Qorvo's CMD246C4 is a wideband (C, X, Ku, K band) GaAs MMIC low phase noise RF / Microwave amplifier (LPNA) housed in a leadless surface mount (SMT) package that is ideally suited for military, space and communications systems. At 16 GHz the device delivers 17 dB of gain, a saturated output power of +18 dBm and a noise figure of 5 dB. Also with an input signal of 10 GHz the amplifier provides low phase noise performance of -165 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The CMD246C4 is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching.
Key Features
- Low current consumption
- Pb-free RoHS compliant 4x4 mm SMT package
- Wide bandwidth
- Low Phase Noise
Typical Applications
- Electronic Warfare (EW)
- X Band Radar
- Ku Band Radar
- K Band Radar
- Space
- Satellite Communications (Satcom)
- Test & Measurement
Parameters
Technical Documents
CMDS Application Note 101 - Carrier Tape and Reel Dimensions and Devices Orientation
Application NoteCMDS Application Note 102 - Solder Reflow Profiles for Standard and Lead-Free SMT Packages
Application NoteCMDS Application Note 103 - Biasing Scheme for Dual Positive Supply Amplifier MMICs
Application NoteCMDS Application Note 105 - Recommended Land Patterns for QFN Devices
Application NoteProduct Data Sheet
Data SheetTech Brief - Addressing Phase Noise Challenges in Radar and Communication Systems
Application NoteTech Brief - Simplify Amplifier Biasing Using Positive Bias pHEMT MMICs
Application NoteHigh-Performance Defense and Aerospace Solutions
BrochurePCB Symbol, Footprint & 3D Model (provided by SamacSys)
PCB Layout Files
Design Resources
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