Re: Noise source level? was "Re: Data for MSA0304 MMIC"

J M Noeding wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 19:14:37 -0800, Dana Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > The MSA-0304 is identical to the Mini-Circuits MAR-3 part.
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> > Have a look at http://www.minicircuits.com/dg03-170.pdf
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> > MAR-3SM
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] gain
> > +23.0dBm IP3
> > Operating current and voltage: 35mA 5.00V

> My purpose is checking selectivity to compare different boatanchor
> receivers in different modes, and I need at least 1mV, so an MSA0304
> or two  doesn't seem to give sufficient gain...

I suppose you could use one or two more MPS918s in an untuned
amplifier configuration before a MAR-3.  You don't need gain
flatness, do you?  The MAR-3 should give you a well-defined,
well-matched 50ohm output, since you have 'em you might try
using one.

Dana