DC to 2.8 GHz 3.3 V matched gain block amplifier in SOT-89 package By Jean-Pierre Joosting Microwave Engineering April 30, 2008 (10:24 AM EST)   Houston, TX — Mimix Broadband has introduced a 3.3 V InGaP HBT matched gain block amplifier that combines high linearity and gain with low thermal resistance. This versatile, multi-purpose amplifier, designated CGB8002-SC, covers DC to 2.8 GHz frequency bands with 24.5 dBm of saturated power at 450 MHz, 15 dB of gain at 2.7 GHz, and an output third order intercept point of 37 dBm at 2.7 GHz. Designed for 3.3 V applications, this broadband, cascadable gain block amplifier is suitable for transmit, receive and IF applications, including 3G, fixed wireless broadband, WLAN, WiBro and WiMAX services. The amplifier is offered in an industry standard, RoHS compliant, SOT-89 package and includes ESD protection, significantly enhancing quality, reliability and ruggedness. Low thermal resistance (35 °C/W) and the more than 4000-V HBM (Human Body Model) ESD rating make the CGB8002-SC an ideal combination of low operating voltage, superior performance, high reliability and low cost. Further information and a data sheet are available.