T. Thrivikraman, W. Kuo, J. Comeau, A. Sutton, J. Cressler, P. Marshall, M. Mitchell
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引用次数: 44
Abstract
This paper presents a low-power X-band low-noise amplifier (LNA) implemented in silicon-germanium (SiGe) technology targeting high-altitude or space-based low-power density phased-array radar systems. To our knowledge, this X-band LNA is the first in a Si-based technology to achieve less than 2 dB mean noise figure while dissipating only 2 mW from a 1.5 V power supply. The gain of the circuit is 10 dB at 10 GHz with an IIP 3 of 0 dBm. In addition to standard amplifier characterization, the LNA's total dose radiation response has been evaluated.