Mini-Circuits ZX60-3011+ Low Noise Amplifier 400-3000MHz SMA
The ZX60-3011+ is a high-performance, broadband Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) manufactured by Mini-Circuits, designed for RF and microwave applications spanning 400MHz to 3000MHz. Featuring an exceptionally low noise figure, high output power, and robust protection circuitry, this 50Ω coaxial amplifier delivers reliable signal amplification for cellular infrastructure, private networks, and general-purpose RF systems.
Key Features
| Feature | Specification |
| Frequency Range | 400 MHz – 3000 MHz |
| Noise Figure | 1.5 dB Typ. (1000-1700 MHz) |
| Gain | 15.0 dB Typ. (400-1000 MHz) |
| P1dB Output Power | +21.5 dBm Typ. |
| OIP3 | +31 dBm Typ. |
| VSWR | 1.7:1 (IN), 1.6:1 (OUT) |
| Supply Voltage | +12 V DC |
| Current | 120 mA |
| Connectors | SMA Female |
| Case Style | GC957 |
Electrical Specifications (@ +25°C)
| Parameter | Condition | Min | Typ. | Max | Unit |
| Noise Figure | 400-1000 MHz | — | 1.4 | 2.5 | dB |
| 1000-1700 MHz | — | 1.5 | 2.5 | dB | |
| 1700-2400 MHz | — | 1.7 | 2.6 | dB | |
| 2400-3000 MHz | — | 1.8 | 2.8 | dB | |
| Gain | 400-1000 MHz | 12 | 15 | — | dB |
| 1000-1700 MHz | 11 | 13.5 | — | dB | |
| 1700-2400 MHz | 9 | 11.5 | — | dB | |
| 2400-3000 MHz | 7.5 | 10 | — | dB | |
| Gain Flatness | 400-1000 MHz | — | ±2.0 | — | dB |
| 1000-2400 MHz | — | ±1.0 | — | dB | |
| 2400-3000 MHz | — | ±2.0 | — | dB | |
| Output P1dB | 400-1700 MHz | 19.5 | 21.5 | — | dBm |
| 1700-2400 MHz | 18.5 | 21 | — | dBm | |
| 2400-3000 MHz | 18 | 20.4 | — | dBm | |
| OIP3 | 400-3000 MHz | — | 31 | — | dBm |
| Input VSWR | 400-3000 MHz | — | 1.7 | — | :1 |
| Output VSWR | 400-3000 MHz | — | 1.6 | — | :1 |
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Rating |
| Operating Temperature (Case) | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Temperature (Ambient) | -40°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to +100°C |
| DC Voltage | +6.5V to +15V (Extended: +6.5V–+20V available) |
| Input RF Power (No Damage) | +15 dBm |
| Power Dissipation | 1.12 W Typ. @ +12V |
Applications
Buffer Amplifier — Signal conditioning and isolation
LO Amplifier for Mixers — Local oscillator drive amplification
Cellular Communications — 4G/LTE, 5G sub-6 GHz infrastructure
Private Cellular Networks — CBRS, enterprise small cells
General Purpose Small Signal Amplification — Test equipment, receivers, SDR
Mechanical Specifications
| Dimension | Inches | mm |
| A (Length) | 0.74 | 18.8 |
| B (Width) | 0.75 | 19.1 |
| C (Height) | 0.46 | 11.68 |
| D (Overall Length) | 1.18 | 30 |
| Weight | — | 23 grams |
Connector Interface: 2× SMA Female (Input/Output)
DC Interface: V+ / GND solder terminals
Typical Performance Data
| Freq (MHz) | Gain (dB) | NF (dB) | Directivity (dB) | VSWR IN | VSWR OUT | P1dB (dBm) | OIP3 (dBm) |
| 400 | 16.13 | 1.25 | 8.71 | 1.81 | 1.72 | 21.41 | 30.78 |
| 1000 | 14.78 | 1.75 | 10.28 | 1.67 | 1.66 | 21.48 | 31.31 |
| 2000 | 12.46 | 1.55 | 11.86 | 1.71 | 1.58 | 21.31 | 31.74 |
| 3000 | 9.46 | 1.95 | 11.56 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 19.75 | 31.74 |
| Model Number | F Low | F High | Gain | NF | P1dB | PSAT | OIP3 (dBm)Typ. | Input VSWR | Output VSWR | Voltage | Current | Case Style | Connector |
| (MHz) | (MHz) | (dB) Typ. | (dB) Typ. | (dBm) Typ. | (dBm) Typ. | (:1) Typ. | (:1) Typ. | (V) | (mA) | Type | |||
| ZX60-14LN-S+ | 50 | 10000 | 22 | 1.5 | 21 | - | 32 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 6 | 72 | GC957/ | SMA |
| ZX60-33LNR-S+ | 50 | 3000 | 14.1 | 1.1 | 19 | - | 35 | 2 | 1.6 | 5 | 80 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-53LN+ | 500 | 5000 | 21 | 1.45 | 19 | - | 32 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 5 | 80 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-53LNB-S+ | 500 | 5000 | 20 | 1.45 | 19.5 | - | 32 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 5 | 105 | GD958 | SMA |
| ZX60-63GLN+ | 1800 | 6000 | 27.8 | 1.2 | 13.6 | - | 26 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 5 | 67 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-83LN-S+ | 500 | 8000 | 22.1 | 1.4 | 20.7 | - | 35.2 | 1.38 | 1.58 | 5.0/6.0 | 60/70 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-83LN12+ | 500 | 8000 | 22.1 | 1.4 | 20.7 | - | 35.2 | 1.38 | 1.58 | 12 | 77 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-112LN+ | 400 | 1100 | 27 | 1.2 | 16.5 | - | 30 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 5 | 190 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-123LN-S+ | 500 | 12000 | 17 | 2.4 | 16 | - | 28 | 1.45 | 1.3 | 12 | 82 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-153LN-S+ | 500 | 15000 | 16 | 2.8 | 15 | - | 27 | 2 | 1.5 | 12 | 82 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-242GLN-S+ | 1710 | 2400 | 30 | 0.85 | 20 | - | 37 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 5 | 150 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-242LN-S+ | 1710 | 2400 | 13 | 0.75 | 16.5 | - | 33 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 5 | 46 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-272LN-S+ | 2300 | 2700 | 14 | 0.8 | 18.5 | - | 31.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 5 | 70 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-362GLN-S+ | 3300 | 3600 | 20 | 0.9 | 16 | - | 29 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5 | 140 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-362LN-S+ | 3300 | 3600 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 10.5 | - | 22 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 5 | 30 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-542LN-S+ | 4400 | 5400 | 24 | 1.9 | 10 | - | 23 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 12 | 80 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-0916LN-S+ | 824 | 960 | 18 | 0.55 | 16.5 | - | 30 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5 | 45 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-1215LN-S+ | 800 | 1400 | 16 | 0.4 | 12.5 | - | 27 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 12 | 50 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-1614LN-S | 1217 | 1620 | 14 | 0.5 | 13.5 | - | 30 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 12 | 50 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-2522MA-S+ | 500 | 2500 | 24 | 2.6 | 20.5 | - | 32 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.8/5.0 | 110 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-2534MA-S+ | 500 | 2500 | 43 | 2.6 | 19 | - | 18 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.8/5.0 | 190 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-3011+ | 400 | 3000 | 11 | 1.7 | 21.1 | - | 31 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 12 | 120 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-3018G-S+ | 20 | 3000 | 20 | 2.7 | 11.8 | - | 25 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 12 | 34 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-3800LN-S+ | 3300 | 3800 | 23 | 0.9 | 18 | - | 36 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5 | 110 | GA955 | SMA |
| ZX60-04183LN+ | 4000 | 18000 | 12 | 2.5 | 15 | - | 26 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 46 | GC957-2 | SMA |
| ZX60-05113LN+ | 5000 | 11000 | 21.4 | 1.9 | 13 | - | 24.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 5 | 42 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-5123LN+ | 5500 | 12500 | 22 | 1.4 | 17 | - | 29.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 6 | 80 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-5153LN+ | 5500 | 15500 | 21 | 1.5 | 18 | - | 28 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 9 | 90 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-06183LN+ | 6000 | 18000 | 19 | 2.6 | 15 | - | 26.5 | 1.9 | 1.65 | 5 | 110 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-06183LPN+ | 6000 | 18000 | 18 | 4.8 | 18 | - | 28 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 8 | 146 | GC957-3 | SMA |
| ZX60-06183P+ | 6000 | 18000 | 24 | 1.6 | 8 | - | 18 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 5 | 56 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-06203ALN+ | 6000 | 20000 | 19 | 2.6 | 15 | - | 26.5 | 1.9 | 1.65 | 5 | 110 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-06223LN+ | 6000 | 22000 | 22 | 2.8 | 11 | - | 22.8 | 1.9 | 1.75 | 5 | 62 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-10133LN+ | 10000 | 13000 | 14.7 | 1.2 | 11.5 | - | 28.3 | 1.29 | 1.63 | 6 | 40 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-10223G+ | 10000 | 20000 | 26 | 2.3 | 10 | - | 20 | 2 | 1.9 | 5 | 75 | GC957-2 | SMA |
| ZX60-P33ULN+ | 400 | 3000 | 14.8 | 0.4 | 17.4 | - | 35 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 67 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-P103LN+ | 50 | 3000 | 13 | 0.6 | 22.5 | - | 40 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 5 | 120 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-P105LN+ | 40 | 2600 | 15 | 2 | 20 | - | 35 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 5 | 77 | GC957 | SMA |
| ZX60-P162LN+ | 700 | 1600 | 22.5 | 0.5 | 19.9 | - | 29.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 4 | 60 | GC957-2 | SMA |
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