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Low Noise Amplifiers with Double Loop Feedback

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In this paper we describe the design of a low noise amplifier (LNA) using two feedback loops, one with a transformer, and the other with a resistor. We determine first the double loop feedback (DLF) topologies that are suitable for LNA design. One of these is analyzed in detail, first assuming an ideal amplifying block, and then with a nonideal block (to determine the gain required for the amplifying block to be considered as ideal). Simulation results show that it is possible to obtain wideband DLF LNAs with very low noise figure.

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This work was supported by national funds through FCT, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, under projects PEst-OE/EEI/LA0021/2011 and SCOMagNO (PTDC/CTM-NAN/112672/2009).

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  1. INESC-ID/Instituto Superior Técnico/TU Lisbon, Portugal, Rua Alves Redol 9, 1000-029, Lisbon, Portugal

    Miguel A. Martins, Jorge R. Fernandes & Manuel M. Silva

  2. Catena Microelectronics bv, Elektronicaweg 40, 2628 XG, Delft, The Netherlands

    Koen van Hartingsveldt

  3. Technical University of Delft, Mekelweg 4, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands

    Chris J. M. Verhoeven

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Martins, M.A., van Hartingsveldt, K., Fernandes, J.R. et al. Low Noise Amplifiers with Double Loop Feedback. Circuits Syst Signal Process 32, 541–558 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00034-012-9496-9

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