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PLNA-44-16K18G-SFF Preliminary

Low Noise Amplifier

Test Report

Quantic PMI Model PLNA-44-16K18G-SFF is a low noise amplifier with a working frequency range of 16 kHz to 18 GHz. This amplifier is supplied in a housing measuring 0.53" x 0.59" x 0.52" with removable SMA female connectors that can be used as a surface mount or connectorized component. 


All specifications below are valid for the 100 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range. From 16 kHz to 100 MHz specs are TBD.

Product Specifications

General Parameters:
Status: Preliminary
Frequency Range (GHz): 0.000016 to 18
Frequency Min (GHz): 0.000016
Frequency Max (GHz): 18
Gain (dB): 38 dB Min
Gain Flatness: ±2.5 dB Typ
Noise Figure (dB): 3.5 dB Typ
OP1dB (dBm): 12 dBm Min
Psat (dBm): 13 dBm Typ
VSWR In/Out: 2.0:1 / 2.1:1 Max
DC Voltage (VDC): +5 VDC
DC Current (mA): 170 mA Max
Input Power: 20 dBm Max
Reverse Isolation: 45 dB Min
Connectors: SMA Female
Size: 0.53" x 0.59" x 0.52"
Finish: Gold Plated
Weight: 12 g Typ
DC Supply: +5 VDC @ 170 mA Max
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: -40 °C to + 85 °C Operating
-40 °C to +100 °C Storage
Humidity: MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 103B COND B
Shock: MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B COND B
Altitude: MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 105C COND B
Temperature Cycle: Mll-STD-202F, METHOD 107D COND A