Description
M/A-COM’s AM55-0016 is a high dynamic range, switchable low noise amplifier in a low cost, MSOP 8-lead, surface mount, plastic package. The design utilizes a patented switching technique to provide a low insertion loss, high input IP3 bypass state in parallel with the high gain, low noise state.

Features
• High Gain State:
   -Gain: 16 dB, Noise Figure: 1.6 dB
   -Input IP3: +3 dBm (@2.7V, 25 mA)
• Low Gain State:
   -Insertion Loss: 5 dB, Input IP3: +24 dBm
• Single Supply: +2.7 to +5 VDC
• Low Cost MSOP-8 Plastic Package
• Adjustable current: 10 to 30 mA with external resistor