CoreHW

LNA Design Services for RF and mmWave Systems

Custom Low Noise Amplifiers for integrated RF receivers

Custom LNA design for RF and mmWave receivers, from architecture through validation and production support.

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END-TO-END LNA DEVELOPMENT

Custom LNA Design from Requirements to Production

CoreHW designs custom Low Noise Amplifiers for RF and mmWave receiver chains. Each design is optimized for minimal added noise and the application-specific balance of noise figure, gain, linearity, bandwidth, matching, current consumption, silicon area, packaging, and integration requirements.

CoreHW supports LNA development through the full development process, from requirements and architecture to RFIC design, layout, simulation, silicon bring-up, measurement, and production support.

WHY CUSTOM LNA DESIGN MATTERS

Why Custom LNA Design Matters

Custom LNA design is needed when receiver requirements cannot be met with a standard block. CoreHW can tailor the LNA for the required frequency band, noise figure, gain, linearity, bandwidth, input/output matching, current consumption, silicon area, supply voltage, package, and integration level. Typical design work balances these targets across PVT, stability, and layout/package effects.

LNA DESIGN EXPERTISE

CoreHW LNA Design Expertise

CoreHW LNA design expertise by capability
CapabilityCoreHW Expertise
Process technologiesCoreHW has LNA experience in SOI and bulk silicon technologies, including 22 nm and 130 nm process nodes. The process is selected based on frequency, integration level, performance, and cost requirements.
Frequency rangeLNA experience from hundreds of MHz up to 80 GHz.
BandwidthNarrowband and broadband LNA solutions, defined by system requirements
Noise figureVery-low-noise designs, including CoreHW LNA IP with a noise figure below 1 dB, depending on the application.
InterfacesCoreHW LNAs can include bypass modes and gain steps depending on receiver requirements. Single-ended or differential RF interfaces can also be implemented based on the architecture.
Supply and temperatureLow- and high-voltage LNA designs; operating range defined by application
PackagingTypical LNA package option is BGA; bond-wire implementations are also possible.
Module approachModule integration can use high-performance passives, low-cost laminate coils, and dies in different technologies.

PROVEN LNA AND RF FRONT-END INTEGRATION

Proven LNA and RF Front-End Integration Example

CoreHW’s RFIC design capability covers RF front ends, PA/LNA/switch integration, transceivers, automotive radar, telecom, industrial, aerospace, and IoT applications.

Public CoreHW LNA/IP references include:

CoreLNAGNSSGF130SOI

GNSS LNA IP in GF130SOI for low-noise receiver applications.

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CoreLNANF2GF130SOI

2.36–2.5 GHz GF130SOI LNA with 2 dB NF and 3.5 mA current.

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CoreLNANF31AGF22

GF22 single-ended cascode LNA with adjustable gain, 3.4 dB NF and 8.4 dBm IIP3.

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CHW3021 RF Front-End IC

2.4 GHz RF front-end product with integrated PA, LNA, chip antenna, bypass mode and antenna diversity.

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For mmWave applications, CoreHW also has 76–81 GHz LNA expertise in GF 22FDX® through a single-ended-input, differential-output LNA block available as part of CoreHW’s mmWave RF front-end portfolio.

WHY COREHW

Why CoreHW

Application-Specific RFIC Design

Custom LNA architectures tailored to the receiver requirements and target application.

System-Level RF Optimization

Noise figure, gain, matching, linearity, package, antenna, and receiver chain optimized together.

Proven IP and Product Foundation

Existing LNA IP and RF front-end product experience support practical, integration-ready design.

Flexible Engagement Model

Support from custom LNA design and IP customization to RF front-end integration, validation, and production.

APPLICATIONS

Applications

GNSS

Low-noise receiver front-end design

Bluetooth®, Zigbee, Thread, ISM

Low current, compact integration, bypass modes

Wi-Fi

LNA+switch integration, blocker tolerance

Cellular and telecom

Linearity, PA/LNA/switch integration, RF FEM design

Automotive radar

76–81 GHz mmWave receiver integration

Aerospace and defense

Robust RF/mmWave ICs for demanding environments

Contact CoreHW to discuss your custom LNA, LNA IP, or RF front-end design.

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