CMD218C4

    5-9 GHz (C, X Band) GaN Low Noise Amplifier

    Discontinued >

    End of Life announced August 10, 2021 (PCN 21-0163).
    Last Time Buy: February 21, 2022
    Limited stock quantity.

    Key Features

    • High gain
    • Low noise figure
    • High linearity
    • High RF power survivability
    • Pb-free RoHs compliant 4x4 QFN package

    Qorvo's CMD218C4 is a broadband MMIC GaN low noise amplifier housed in a leadless 4x4 mm QFN package. The CMD218C4 is ideally suited for microwave radios and C and X-band applications where small size and high input power survivability are needed. The broadband device delivers greater than 22 dB of gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +18.5 dBm and a noise figure of 1.1 dB. The CMD218C4 features an RF input power survivability of greater than 5 Watts.

    Typical Applications

      • Electronic Warfare (EW)
      • C Band Radar
      • X Band Radar
      • Space
      • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
      • Phased Arrays
    Frequency Min(GHz) 5
    Frequency Max(GHz) 9
    Gain(dB) 22
    NF(dB) 1.1
    OP1dB(dBm) 18.5
    OIP3(dBm) 29
    Voltage(V) 5 to 28
    Current(mA) 75
    Package Type Ceramic QFN
    Package(mm) 4.0 x 4.0
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99

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