Wenteq Microwave ALN0120-42-5006 Super Low Noise Amplifier

Wenteq Microwave ALN0120-42-5006 Super Low Noise Amplifier

Specifications & Features

• Frequency Range: 0.95 – 1.45 GHz (i.e., 950 MHz to 1.45 GHz)

• Noise Figure: Typically 0.6 dB (with a maximum around 0.7 dB)

• Power Gain: Typically 50 dB (ranging between 47 dB to 53 dB)

• Gain Flatness: ±0.5 dB (up to ±1.0 dB, depending on spec context)

• Input / Output VSWR: Approximately 1.5:1

• 1 dB Compression Point (Output P-1dB): Around 16 dBm

• Power Supply: DC voltage of +10 V to +12 V, with typical current draw of ~120 mA

• Operating Temperature Range: –40 °C to +85 °C; storage up to +125 °C

• Connectors: SMA female I/O

This amplifier is designed for ultra-low-noise applications in the L-band (approximately 1 GHz region). It’s commonly used in receiver front-ends where minimizing added noise is critical—such as telecommunications, radar systems, satellite and space applications, or scientific instrumentation. The high gain (50 dB) and low noise figure (~0.6 dB) make it especially suitable for amplifying weak signals while preserving signal integrity.