How to improve a LNA's 1dB Compression point?
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Recently I am design a LNA of three stages with a SiGe BiCMOS process. I want a output 1dB compression point of 10dBm or higher for the third stage of the LNA. I have set the collect current Ic 12mA, yet I have gain a 1dB compression point of 8.5dBm, which is lower than the figure of merit.
Do someone have any advice on how to improve the 1dB compression point of this LNA?
Do someone have any advice on how to improve the 1dB compression point of this LNA?
http://www.semiconductors.philips.co...s/KV96157A.pdf
I don't know if this is feasible for you but, on the last stage you can send the
Input signal thru a Hybrid coupler (90°) and put 2 Output stages in parallel.
This will make the -1dB point ~ 3dB higher. Note one of the O/P stages will
be terminated to 50 Ohms and so will the unused Input of the Coupler!
And one other thing you might look at:
See if Stage 1 or Stage 2 is in compression, before the O/P Stage is!
Your -1dB point might be due to stage 1 or stage 2 and not the Output.
Cheers
thanks, I have checked that the first and second stage was not compressed. Using a coupler may be a little complex. I will try
