EDN

System Noise-Figure Analysis for Modern Radio Receivers

This tutorial starts by examining the fundamental definition of noise figure and continues with an equation-based analysis of cascade blocks involving mixers, followed by typical lab techniques for ...
EDN

Improved Noise Figure Using an FDA and Input Transformer

It is well known that combining a transformer with various types of amplifiers can improve the dynamic range. This works particularly well driving into the inverting side of either a differential dual ...
TV Technology

NIST Technique Measures Noise Figure of CMOS Devices on Wafer

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The noise figure of semiconductor devices used in devices such as TV tuners and cell phones are a ...
Electronic Design

Anritsu debuts differential noise-figure measurement for VectorStar VNAs

Philadelphia, PA. Anritsu at IMS introduced what the company calls the industry’s first solution capable of conducting extensive characterization of the differential noise figure of differential ...
Electronic Design

The Y Factor Technique For Noise Figure Measurements

This application note describes in detail the steps required to make a noise figure measurement on a spectrum analyzer using the “Y Factor” technique. July 2, 2025 This application note describes in ...
Business Wire

Guerrilla RF Formally Releases New 5 to 8 GHz LNA with Industry-Leading Noise Figure and Linearity Performance

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) announces the formal production release of the GRF2110, an ultra-low noise amplifier that delivers an exceptionally flat gain ...