A Digitally-Controlled Seven-State X-Band SiGe Variable Gain Low Noise Amplifier

作者: Robert L. Schmid , John D. Cressler

DOI: 10.1109/BCTM.2014.6981311

关键词: Direct-coupled amplifierRF power amplifierElectrical engineeringAmplifierY-factorPower-added efficiencyFully differential amplifierAmplifier figures of meritMaterials scienceLow-noise amplifier

摘要: This work describes the design of a digitally-controlled seven-state variable gain low noise amplifier. The amplifier utilizes separately biased transistor cores to activate additional …

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