LNF-LNC4_8A s/n 021

4-8 GHz Cryogenic Low Noise Amplifier

May 6, 2015

Absolute maximum ratings

Parameter Min Max
Vds -0.5 V 2V
Ids 100 mA
Vgs -12 V +12 V
RF Input drive level 0 dBm

Nominal bias @ 296 K

Parameter Value
Vds 1.25 V
Ids 45 mA
Vgs -0.18 V

Nominal bias @ 5 K
Parameter Value
Vds 0.50 V
Ids 8 mA
Vgs -0.02 V

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Measured data, Tamb=296 K

Gain [dB]
Gain and Noise Noise [K]
50 100
45 90
40 80
35 70

Noise [Kelvin]
30 60
Gain [dB]

25 50
20 40
15 30
10 20
5 10
0 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Frequency [GHz]

S11 [dB]

0
S11 and S22 S22 [dB]

-5

-10
S11, S22 [dB]

-15

-20

-25

-30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Frequency [GHz]

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Measured data, Tamb=5 K

Gain [dB]
Gain and Noise Noise [K]
50 50
48 48
46 46
44 44
42 42
40 40
38 38
36 36
34 34
32 32
30 30

Noise [Kelvin]
28 28
Gain [dB]

26 26
24 24
22 22
20 20
18 18
16 16
14 14
12 12
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Frequency [GHz]

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Drawings

39.20
10.85

24.50

8.07

3.50
7.80

5.25

22.00 15.20

20.36
3* M3 for heat sinking

35.20

Dimensions are in millimeters

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Nano-D panel connector seen from outside the LNA

GND, Red Vd, Orange Vg, Yellow

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Biasing procedure
For safe operation of the LNA, please carefully follow the instructions below. Always
honor the maximum ratings stated in the datasheet.

With constant current supply, e.g. LNF-PS_3 and LNF-PS_EU

LNF-PS_3 is pre-tuned to the nominal bias of your LNA at cryogenic temperatures.

Power up:
1. Switch on the power supply
2. Double check that Vd is set to the nominal voltage in the datasheet
3. Connect the LNA’s RF input and output to your grounded test set-up
4. Connect the power supply to the LNA
5. Check that the measured Ids is equal to the nominal value in this datasheet.
Tune to the correct value if necessary.
6. Before starting a cool down, make sure that the power supply is set to the
stated values at 10K. Do not cool down with the power supply set to the room
temperature values.

Power down:
1. Disconnect the power supply from the LNA
2. Disconnect the LNA’s RF input and output
3. Switch off the power supply

With constant voltage supply, e.g. LNF-PS_1

LNF-PS_1 is pre-tuned to the nominal bias of your LNA at cryogenic temperatures.

Power up:
1. Switch on the power supply
2. Set Vd and Vg to the nominal voltages stated in this datasheet
3. Connect the LNA’s RF input and output to your grounded test set-up
4. Connect the power supply to the LNA
5. Fine tune Vg to get the nominal Ids stated in this datasheet. The actual Vg can
deviate a bit from the value in the datasheet depending on ground wire
resistance in your set-up.
6. Before starting a cool down, make sure that the power supply is set to the
stated values at 10K. Do not cool down with the power supply set to the room
temperature values.

Power down:
1. Disconnect the power supply from the LNA
2. Disconnect the LNA’s RF input and output
3. Switch off the power supply

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