A monolithic three-stage 2-8-GHz feedback amplifier

A monolithic three-stage resistive-feedback amplifier has been developed for the 2-8-GHz band. This amplifier uses a novel approach which incorporates three stages with varying FET gate widths. The measured gain is 19 ± 1 dB and the VSWR is 2.3:1 in this band. The amplifier chip has a noise figure of ∼6 dB over the bandwidth. The chip size is less than 2.0 × 1.6 mm
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and includes the bias circuitry. The amplifier also has AGC capability with more than 20 dB of gain control.