Low noise amplifier - Definition and Overview

The low noise amplifier (LNA) is a special type of electronic amplifier or amplifier used in communication systems to amplify very weak signals captured by an antenna. It is usually located at the antenna.

See also

• LNB

External links

• Low noise amplifier design (http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3C0F761A.4E0877F7%40cern.ch)
• Low noise amplified block downconverter (http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=20001011163126.01100.00000288%40nso-ca.aol.com)
• Conversion: distortion factor to distortion attenuation and THD (http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-thd)