Coaxial

Low Noise Amplifier ZX60-P105LN+

50Ω 40 to 2600 MHz

The Big Deal

• Flat Gain, ±0.25 dB typ.
• High Dynamic Range Case Style: GC957

Product Overview
The ZX60-P105LN+ (RoHS compliant) uses Mini-Circuits' E-PHEMT technology and offers offer ultra low Gain Flatness
over a broad frequency range and high dynamic range. Housed in a rugged, cost effective unibody chassis,
The ZX60-P105LN+ is unconditionally stable and has good input and output return loss over a broad frequency range
without the need for external matching components.

Key Features
Feature Advantages

Ultra Low Noise Figure, 1.9 dB at

Outstanding world class noise figure performance.
2GHz

High IP3 vs. DC power consumption

Combining Low Noise and High IP3 makes this model ideal for use in Low Noise Receiver Front End (RFE)
37 dBm typical at 1 GHz

Max. Input Power, +23 dBm Ruggedized design operates to high input powers often seen at receiver inputs.

The unique unibody size and construction enable the ZX60-P105LN+ to be used in extremely compact con-
Very Small Size, 0.75" x 0.75"
nectorized applications.

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

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Coaxial
Low Noise Amplifier ZX60-P105LN+
50Ω 40 to 2600 MHz
Features
• excellent gain flatness, ±0.25 dB over 0.1 - 2.0 GHz
• low noise figure, 1.9 dB typ. at 2 GHz
• gain, 15 dB typ. at 2 GHz
• high IP3, 39 dBm typ. at 0.9 GHz
• unconditionally stable Case Style: GC957
• protected by US patent 6,790,049 Connectors Model
SMA ZX60-P105LN+

Applications
• base station infrasctructure +RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
• portable wireless
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
• catv & DBS
• MMDS & wireless LAN
• LTE

Electrical Specifications at 25°C

Parameter Condition (MHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 40 2600 MHz
40 2.3
500 2.0
Noise Figure 900 1.9 dB
2000 1.9 2.7
2600 2.0
40 14.4
500 14.5
Gain 900 14.4 dB
2000 13.8 15.5 16.8
2600 15.1
Gain Flatness 1000 - 2000 ±0.25 dB
40 19.5
500 21.0
Output Power @ 1 dB compression 900 21.0 dBm
2000 18.9
2600 19.4
40 34.6
500 38.7
Output IP3 900 37.4 dBm
2000 33.6
2600 33.2
40 2.2
500 1.2
Input VSWR 900 1.2 dB
2000 1.3
2600 1.8
40 1.1
500 1.2
Output VSWR 900 1.1 dB
2000 2.4
2600 2.2
40 6.3
500 4.5
Active Directivity (Isolation-Gain) 900 5.1 dB
2000 8.1
2600 13.5
DC Supply Voltage 4.8 5.0 5.2 V
Supply Current — 63 77 mA

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
REV. A
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
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 ZX60-P105LN+
Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C Case
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
DC Voltage 5.5 V
+23 dBm (5 minutes max.,
Input RF Power (no damage)
+17dBm continous)
Power Consumption 0.47 W
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

Outline Drawing

! NOTE: When soldering the DC connections, caution must be used to avoid
overheating the DC terminal. See Application Note. AN-40-010.

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )

A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R wt
.74 .75 .46 1.18 .04 .17 .45 .59 .33 .21 .22 .18 1.00 .37 .18 .106 grams
18.80 19.05 11.68 29.97 1.02 4.32 11.43 14.99 8.38 5.33 5.59 4.57 25.40 9.40 4.57 2.69 23.0

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

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Typical Performance Data/Curves ZX60-P105LN+
FREQUENCY GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR POUT NOISE OUTPUT
(MHz) (dB) (dB) (:1) at 1dB FIGURE IP3
COMPR. (dB) (dBm)
(dBm)

IN OUT
40.00 14.40 6.30 2.19 1.09 19.7 2.3 34.7
200.00 14.32 4.76 1.23 1.13 21.0 2.1 38.4
300.00 14.39 4.58 1.18 1.15 21.2 2.1 39.1
500.00 14.45 4.54 1.18 1.16 21.1 1.9 38.6
600.00 14.45 4.62 1.18 1.15 21.2 1.9 38.4
800.00 14.32 5.00 1.18 1.14 21.0 1.9 37.0
1100.00 14.37 5.43 1.22 1.13 20.7 1.9 36.1
1200.00 14.36 5.62 1.22 1.15 20.1 1.9 35.1
1400.00 14.35 6.08 1.26 1.19 19.8 2.0 34.6
1600.00 14.38 6.60 1.32 1.26 19.5 2.0 34.5
1800.00 14.41 7.24 1.43 1.36 19.3 2.1 34.1
2000.00 14.44 8.14 1.60 1.50 19.0 1.9 33.6
2100.00 14.45 8.73 1.68 1.60 19.1 1.9 33.6
2300.00 14.36 10.44 1.84 1.82 19.1 2.0 33.3
2500.00 14.83 12.22 1.87 1.95 19.3 2.0 33.1
2600.00 14.98 13.50 1.85 2.21 19.5 2.0 33.3

ZX60-P105LN+ ZX60-P105LN+ ZX60-P105LN+

GAIN DIRECTIVITY VSWR
30 15 3.0
IN OUT
25
12 2.5
DIRECTIVITY (dB)

20
GAIN (dB)

VSWR
15 2.0
6
10
1.5
5 3
1.0
0 0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)

ZX60-P105LN+ ZX60-P105LN+ ZX60-P105LN+

OUTPUT POWER NOISE FIGURE IP3

30 2.2 60
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

2.0
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

25 50
1.8
IP3 (dBm)

20 1.6 40

1.4
15 30
1 dB 3 dB 1.2
10 1.0 20
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

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