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Lna Simulation Matlab

The document outlines a procedure for simulating and evaluating a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) using MATLAB, focusing on its gain, noise figure, and input/output matching. It includes steps for modeling the LNA, setting parameters, analyzing performance through plots, and provides MATLAB code for implementation. Expected results indicate a gain of around 15 dB, a noise figure of approximately 1.2 dB, and S11/S22 values ideally below -10 dB for optimal matching.

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Lna Simulation Matlab

The document outlines a procedure for simulating and evaluating a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) using MATLAB, focusing on its gain, noise figure, and input/output matching. It includes steps for modeling the LNA, setting parameters, analyzing performance through plots, and provides MATLAB code for implementation. Expected results indicate a gain of around 15 dB, a noise figure of approximately 1.2 dB, and S11/S22 values ideally below -10 dB for optimal matching.

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Simulation and Evaluation of LNA in MATLAB

Procedure

Procedure to Simulate and Evaluate LNA in MATLAB

Objective:

To simulate a basic Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and evaluate its gain, noise figure, and input/output matching.

Tools Required:

MATLAB with RF Toolbox installed.

Steps:

1. Model the LNA using an amplifier block in MATLAB.

2. Set amplifier parameters (Gain, Noise Figure, Input/Output Impedance).

3. Analyze using S-parameters plot, Noise Figure plot, Gain plot.

4. Evaluate Performance: Check Gain (dB), Noise Figure (dB), S11, S22 values.

MATLAB Code for LNA Simulation

MATLAB Code

% LNA Simulation and Characterization in MATLAB


clc;
clear;
close all;

% Define frequency range (in Hz)


freq = linspace(1e9, 5e9, 500); % 1 GHz to 5 GHz

% Create an RF amplifier object


lna = amplifier('Gain', 15, ... % Gain in dB
'NoiseFigure', 1.2, ... % Noise Figure in dB
'OIP3', 30, ... % Output IP3 in dBm
'Bandwidth', 4e9, ... % 4 GHz bandwidth
'CenterFrequency', 3e9); % Center frequency 3 GHz

% Analyze the amplifier over frequency


analyzeAmp = analyze(lna, freq);
Simulation and Evaluation of LNA in MATLAB

% Plot S-parameters
rfplot(analyzeAmp, 'S21'); % Plot Gain (S21)
title('LNA Gain (S21) vs Frequency');

figure;
rfplot(analyzeAmp, 'S11'); % Plot Input Return Loss (S11)
title('LNA Input Return Loss (S11) vs Frequency');

figure;
rfplot(analyzeAmp, 'S22'); % Plot Output Return Loss (S22)
title('LNA Output Return Loss (S22) vs Frequency');

% Plot Noise Figure


figure;
plot(freq/1e9, analyzeAmp.NoiseFigure); % convert freq to GHz for plot
grid on;
xlabel('Frequency (GHz)');
ylabel('Noise Figure (dB)');
title('LNA Noise Figure vs Frequency');

% Display main parameters


disp('LNA Characteristics:');
fprintf('Gain: %.2f dB\n', lna.Gain);
fprintf('Noise Figure: %.2f dB\n', lna.NoiseFigure);
fprintf('Output IP3: %.2f dBm\n', lna.OIP3);

Explanation

Explanation of Code:

- amplifier: Creates a virtual LNA with gain, NF, OIP3.

- analyze: Calculates the behavior over the frequency range.

- rfplot: Plots Gain (S21), Input/Output Return Loss (S11/S22).

- plot: Plots Noise Figure vs Frequency manually.

Expected Results:

- S21 around 15 dB across 1-5 GHz.

- Noise Figure around 1.2 dB flat.

- S11 and S22 ideally below -10 dB for good matching.

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