0.5 to 2.7 GHz gain block offers high linearity

The GRF3013 gain block handles 0.5 to 2.7 GHz. It features a low noise figure and excellent linearity and comes in a standard SOT-89 package. The device has 16.5 dB gain at 2.5 GHz and output 3rd order intercept (OIP3) is +36.2 dBm at 2.5 GHz.

The gain block operates from a 3.0 to 6.0 V supply and takes about 85 ma. Input return loss is -15 DB and package heat sink operating temperature is -40° to 105°C. Its noise figure is 2.4 DBm at 2.5 GHz and the chip is internally matched to 50 Ω. Samples now. $1.10 ea/10,000.