The TriQuint TGA8399B-SCC is a monolithic selfbiased low noise amplifier with a balanced input for low VSWR. This LNA operates from 6 to 13 GHz with a typical mid band noise figure of 1.5 dB. The device features high gain of 26 dB across the band, while providing a nominal output power at P1dB gain compression of 11dBm. Typical input and output return loss is 18 dB. Ground is provided to the circuitry through vias to the backside metallization. The TGA8399B-SCC low noise amplifier is suitable for a variety of commercial and high frequency applications, C and X band applications such as radar receivers, electronic counter measures, decoys, jammers and phased array systems. At 5V the drain current is approximately 65 mA and can be increased or decreased by selection of the appropriate source resistors in each stage. For an application note concerning drain current selection see: