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A Cryogenic SiGe Low-noise Amplifier Optimized for Phased-array Feeds
The growing number of phased-array feeds (PAF) being built for radio astronomy demonstrates an increasing need for low-noise amplifiers (LNA), which are designed for repeatability, low noise, and ease of manufacture. Specific design features that help to achieve these goals include the use of unpack...
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