The TriQuint TGA8300 - SCC is a GaAs monolithic distributed amplifier designed for use as a multioctave general - purpose gain block. Four 189 - m gate width FETs provide 7.5 dB nominal gain and 5.5 - dB noise figur e from 2 to 18- GHz. Typical power output is 20 - dBm at 1- dB gain compression. Typical input and output SWRs ar e 1.5:1. Ground is provided to the circuitry through vias to the backside metallization.