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Uses and Advantages of “MERA” Dual Matched MMIC Amplifiers

Uses and Advantages of “MERA” Dual Matched MMIC Amplifiers

The Mini-Circuits ERA and Gali series of amplifiers are monolithic HBT devices in Darlington configuration. They are wide band 50Ω amplifiers that are easy to use, as they require very few ...
ESD Sensitivity Testing of Mini-Circuits ERA-4XSM

ESD Sensitivity Testing of Mini-Circuits ERA-4XSM

To determine the electrostatic discharge sensitivity of Mini-Circuits amplifier ERA4XSM in accordance with human body model (HBM) and machine model (MM) ESD sensitivity standards. The failure ...
Frequently Asked Questions About VCO’s

Frequently Asked Questions About VCO’s

This article presents frequently asked questions regarding general information and specific applications for voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs).
Using the Catalog Specifications to Determine MMIC Reliability

Using the Catalog Specifications to Determine MMIC Reliability

Specification pages for MMIC (microwave monolithic integrated circuit) amplifiers in the Mini-Circuits catalog contain graphs of typical MTTF (mean time to failure) as a function of junction ...
Understanding Noise Parameter Measurements

Understanding Noise Parameter Measurements

This article reviews noise theory & measurements and S-parameter measurements used to characterize transistors and amplifiers at Modelithics, Inc.