Torex’s latest low noise amplifier (LNA) range is designed for low noise and across wide range, the noise figure is 0.96dB (typ.) at 1.575GHz.
All three LNAs in the range include a CE pin to enable direct ON/OFF control of the LNA from a base band chip without need for power line control by an LDO or other device, thereby increasing system design freedom.
The XC2408 is optimised for applications requiring higher gain with S21 of 22dB (typ.) at 1.575GHz, whereas the XC2407 has a lower power consumption of 3.9mA (typ.) during operation.
In the centre, the XC2406 maintains S21 of 18dB (typ.) and consumes only 6.6mA (typ.) which reduces to 0.1uA (max) during standby.
Operating voltage range is from 1.71V to 3.63V.
The XC2406/7/8 series are available in environmentally friendly USP-8A01 package, measuring 1.5 x 1.5mm with a maximum height of 0.6mm.