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✖Source Impedance is the opposition to current flow that the source presents to the load.ⓘ Source Impedance [R_s]			+10% -10%
✖Feedback Resistance is a resistance that is connected between the output of the amplifier and the input of the amplifier.ⓘ Feedback Resistance [R_f]			+10% -10%
✖Noise Factor of Transistor is a measure of how much noise the transistor itself adds to the signal.ⓘ Noise Factor of Transistor [γ]			+10% -10%

✖Noise Figure is a measure of how much noise the amplifier adds to the signal it is amplifying.ⓘ Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier [NF]

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Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Noise Figure = 1+((4*Source Impedance)/Feedback Resistance)+Noise Factor of Transistor
NF = 1+((4*R_s)/R_f)+γ
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Noise Figure - (Measured in Decibel) - Noise Figure is a measure of how much noise the amplifier adds to the signal it is amplifying.
Source Impedance - (Measured in Ohm) - Source Impedance is the opposition to current flow that the source presents to the load.
Feedback Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Feedback Resistance is a resistance that is connected between the output of the amplifier and the input of the amplifier.
Noise Factor of Transistor - Noise Factor of Transistor is a measure of how much noise the transistor itself adds to the signal.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Source Impedance: 23 Ohm --> 23 Ohm No Conversion Required
Feedback Resistance: 35 Ohm --> 35 Ohm No Conversion Required
Noise Factor of Transistor: 11.2 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

NF = 1+((4*R_s)/R_f)+γ --> 1+((4*23)/35)+11.2

Evaluating ... ...

NF = 14.8285714285714

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

14.8285714285714 Decibel --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

14.8285714285714 ≈ 14.82857 Decibel <-- Noise Figure

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier Formula

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Noise Figure = 1+((4*Source Impedance)/Feedback Resistance)+Noise Factor of Transistor
NF = 1+((4*R_s)/R_f)+γ

What is a good noise figure for an LNA?

The ideal NF for an LNA depends on the specific application and the desired performance requirements. In general, NF values below 2 dB are considered good for LNAs, and values below 1 dB are considered excellent. For extremely sensitive applications, such as radio astronomy or medical imaging, NF values as low as 0.1 dB or lower may be required.

How to Calculate Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier?

Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier calculator uses Noise Figure = 1+((4*Source Impedance)/Feedback Resistance)+Noise Factor of Transistor to calculate the Noise Figure, The Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier formula is defined as a measure of how much noise the amplifier adds to the signal it is amplifying. Noise Figure is denoted by NF symbol.

How to calculate Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier, enter Source Impedance (R_s), Feedback Resistance (R_f) & Noise Factor of Transistor (γ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier calculation can be explained with given input values -> 14.82857 = 1+((4*23)/35)+11.2.

FAQ

What is Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier?

The Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier formula is defined as a measure of how much noise the amplifier adds to the signal it is amplifying and is represented as NF = 1+((4*R_s)/R_f)+γ or Noise Figure = 1+((4*Source Impedance)/Feedback Resistance)+Noise Factor of Transistor. Source Impedance is the opposition to current flow that the source presents to the load, Feedback Resistance is a resistance that is connected between the output of the amplifier and the input of the amplifier & Noise Factor of Transistor is a measure of how much noise the transistor itself adds to the signal.

How to calculate Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier?

The Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier formula is defined as a measure of how much noise the amplifier adds to the signal it is amplifying is calculated using Noise Figure = 1+((4*Source Impedance)/Feedback Resistance)+Noise Factor of Transistor. To calculate Noise Figure of Low Noise Amplifier, you need Source Impedance (R_s), Feedback Resistance (R_f) & Noise Factor of Transistor (γ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Source Impedance, Feedback Resistance & Noise Factor of Transistor and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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