PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This is a wideband low noise amplifier that provides excellent gain and noise figure. The LNA is very general purpose and can be used in a number of different applications such as Ham Radio, Software radio, TV reception, etc. The product is ideally suited for software radio products such as RTL-SDR, HackRF, USRP, etc. where the USB power supply means you can power it off your laptop. A two pin header pad is also provided so that a DC supply can be used instead to power the LNA.

Our design is unique as it provides broadband performance from 10 MHz to 6 GHz at a fraction of the cost of similar LNAs. As well, all our products are made with genuine ICs sourced directly from the manufacturer and reliable distributors.

Please note that this is a high gain LNA with gain > 40 dB at lower frequencies. There are many strong signals (FM for example) in the sub 1-GHz range, so a wideband receiver will likely experience saturation.

The LNA is intended for processing weak signals and it is recommended that a filter be used to eliminate strong undesirable signals in the frequency range of the receiver. Without this you will see distortion products in your receiver output.

FEATURES

• Wideband LNA operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz with gain > 20 dB up to 4 GHz

• USB-powered with two-pin header pads for optional DC power

• Suitable for use with software radio receivers such as HackRF, RTL-SDR, USRP, etc.

• 0.8 dB Noise Figure at 1 GHz

• PCB edge-mount connectors are SMA-F

• USB cable not included

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency ---- Gain

10 MHz ---- 35 dB

100 MHz ---- 44 dB

1 GHz ---- 38 dB

2 GHz ---- 30 dB

3 GHz ---- 25 dB

4 GHz ---- 22 dB

5 GHz ---- 18 dB

6 GHz ---- 13 dB

Maximum RF Input Power

-15 dBm

Physical Dimensions

1" x 1.2"