The TriQuint TGA8320-SCC is a general purpose gain block amplifier, which operates from DC to 8 GHz. Four 200 um FETs produce 9.5 dB nominal gain and a noise figure that is 5 dB across the band. Typical input and output return loss is 16 dB at midband. Nominal power output is 17 dBm at 1 dB gain compression. Ground is provided to the circuitry through vias to the backside metallization. The TGA8320-SCC gain block amplifier is suitable for a variety of military and commercial applications such as L, S, and C-band radar systems, ECM, and communication systems.