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Custom MMIC adds new Distributed Amplifier
Offers 14dB of gain from 2 to 20 GHz
Custom MMIC has the added CMD238 2-20GHz amplifier to its BroadRange Distributed Amplifier portfolio.
The CMD238 is a wideband GaAs MMIC distributed amplifier designed for wideband applications requiring high linearity in a small die size.
From 2 to 20GHz, this amplifier delivers 14dB of gain with an output P1dB of +26dBm, an output IP3 of +34 dBm and a 2nd harmonic level of -33dBc. It operates from a 5 to 8 V power upply. The CMD238 is a pin-compatible replacement for the obsolete CMM0014 amplifier.
The amplifier is a 50Ω matched design, which eliminates the need for external DC blocks and RF port matching. Applications for this device include military, space and communications systems.
