Why did you pick Narda-MITEQ LNA series of Low Noise Amplifiers as the featured product for the month?
Narda-MITEQ‘s low-noise amplifiers have been a popular choice for customers designing front-end modules and high-end receivers. Within the standard LNA series of amplifiers Narda-MITEQ offers a wide selection of design options, and many models are available from stock to accelerate development and prototyping efforts.
The LNA series of Low Noise Amplifiers includes over 150 different models, making it easy for system designers to select the right combination of bandwidth, gain, and output power.
What are the selection criteria of Narda-MITEQ Low Noise Amplifiers?
- Frequency Range: 100 MHz – 40 GHz (UHF to Ka-band)
- Standard Gain dB Values: 20, 30 and 40 dB
- Standard Linear Output Power Values: +10, +15, +20, and +25dBm
What are the key features of Narda-MITEQ LNA Series Amplifiers?
- Designed for Commercial, and Mil/Defense Applications
- Wideband or Octave or Multi-Octave Frequency Coverage
- Unconditionally stable
- Internally regulated bias
- -55°C to +85°C operating temperature
- 50 Ohm input and output match
- In-line coaxial packaging with field-replaceable SMA or 2.92mm connectors
- RoHs compliant
- Hermetically sealed package available
- Testing to Mil-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K is available for selected models
Other amplifiers in the Narda-MITEQ product portfolio can operate in over custom frequency bands, with custom gain and power output levels in higher power applications and with waveguide connectors as well as designed, fabricated, and screened for space applications. In addition to amplifiers, Narda-MITEQ manufactures a broad range of microwave and millimeter-wave active components including switches, mixers, oscillators, synthesizers, etc. The company portfolio also features wide selection of passive components, standard products supporting SATCOM markets and custom multifunction integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)
What are common markets?
Narda-MITEQ LNAs are used in a wide range of RF and microwave applications including:
- Radar and Satellite Communications
- Telecommunications
- Military and Aerospace
- Test Instrumentation
- Transceiver Subassembly Applications
- Test and R&D Laboratory Application
What are the standard available combinations of LNA options (frequency, gain and output power):
Frequency (GHz) | 10 dBm | 15 dBm | 20 dBm | 25 dBm |
1 – 2 | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 40dB | 40dB |
2 – 4 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20dB | 30,40dB |
4 – 8 | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 20dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
8 – 12 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
12 -18 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
18 – 26.5 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30dB | 20, 30, 40dB | |
26 – 40 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | ||
0.1 – 4 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
0.1 – 6 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 20, 40dB |
0.1 – 8 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 30dB |
0.1 – 12 | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 30dB | 40dB |
0.1 – 18 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
0.1 – 26 | 20, 30, 40dB | 30, 40dB | 30,40dB | 40dB |
0.1 – 40 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | ||
2 – 6 | 20, 30, 40dB | 40dB | 20, 30dB | |
2 – 8 | 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 40dB | |
2 – 12 | 20, 30, 40dB | 40dB | 40dB | |
2 – 18 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
2 – 20 | 30, 40dB | |||
2 – 26 | 30, 40dB | 20dB | 30dB | |
2 – 40 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30dB | ||
4 -12 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
6 – 18 | 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
8 – 18 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
12 – 26 | 20, 30, 40dB | 40dB | ||
18 – 40 | 20, 30, 40dB | 20, 30, 40dB |
GENERAL AMPLIFIER OPTIONS
Options for a variety of special performance and testing requirements as well as connector types can be identified by adding a suffix to the part number. The table below lists the commonly requested options. Contact your expert at RFMW with any questions.
Suffix | Standard Performance Options | Suffix | Standard Performance Options |
-L | Input Limiter | -APM | Amplitude/Phase Match |
-M | SMA Male Connector | -GS | Gain Slope |
-GW | Gain Window | -H | Hermetic |
-K | K Type Connector | -BTO | Bias Through Output |
-TC | Temperature Compensation | -BTI | Bias Through Input |
-V | V Type Connector | -XXV | Specific Operating Voltage |
-PM | Phase Match | -PG | Phase and Gain Tracking |
-AM | Amplitude Match |
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About Kevin McCormack

Kevin P. McCormack serves as the Supplier Business Manager for RF Coaxial Passives and Interconnect products at RFMW. With an extensive 43 years in the RF and Microwave Industry, he has primarily focused on the RF Interconnect/Passive marketplace, holding diverse senior-level positions throughout his career. Kevin has collaborated with some of the industry’s most talented professionals, cherishing the enduring friendships forged along his journey in the RF/Microwave sector.
