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CITCRYO4-12A

Cryogenic HEMT Low Noise Amplifier
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Description

The CITCRYO4-12A is a cryogenic, low noise amplifier suitable for Radio Astronomy and Quantum applications. The amplifier covers the band from 4 to 12 GHz and is useable to 14 GHz. The amplifier has a typical noise temperature of 4K with a gain of 32dB. The standard configuration comes with SMA female connectors. The amplifier is also available in our NEW miniature “Drop-In” version which is 10mm X 10mm. CMT has also introduced a dual amplifier configuration.

Electrical Specifications

  • RF Frequency:                       

    • 4 to 12 GHz

  • Gain @ 12 K:                           

    • 32 dB ± 2dB, typical

  • Noise temperature @ 12 K:

    • 8 K, typical average

  • Noise figure @ 12 K:          

    • <0.12 dB, typical average

  • IRL:

    • >15 dB, typical

  • ORL:

    • >20 dB, typical

  • Operating temperature:

    • 4.2 K- 320 K

  • DC power @ 12 K:

    • 1.2 Vdc, 20 mA

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