Picking Proper PCB Materials For LNAs (.PDF Download)

June 12, 2014
Low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are essential to many RF/microwave wireless systems, typically employed in receivers to boost low-level signals without adding noise. Although LNA designers and specifiers often think of these amplifiers in terms of their active devices... Register or sign in below to download the full article in .PDF format, including high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable.
 

Low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are essential to many RF/microwave wireless systems, typically employed in receivers to boost low-level signals without adding noise. Although LNA designers and specifiers often think of these amplifiers in terms of their active devices...

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