ZX60-06203ALN+ vs ZX60-06223LN+ | 20GHz vs 22GHz LNA
The Mini-Circuits ZX60-06203ALN+ and ZX60-06223LN+ are compact SMA low noise amplifiers for broadband microwave receiver and test applications.
Both start at 6 GHz, operate from a single +5V supply and use the same GC957 connectorized housing, but their electrical priorities are different.
Choose the ZX60-06203ALN+ when lower noise, higher output compression power and better linearity are more important. Choose the ZX60-06223LN+ when operation beyond 20 GHz, higher gain, flatter broadband response and lower current consumption are priorities.
ZX60-06203ALN+ vs ZX60-06223LN+ Specifications
| Parameter | ZX60-06203ALN+ | ZX60-06223LN+ |
| Manufacturer | Mini-Circuits | Mini-Circuits |
| Product Type | Low Noise Amplifier | Low Noise Amplifier |
| Frequency Range | 6–20 GHz | 6–22 GHz |
| Extended / Usable Range | — | Usable to 26 GHz |
| Gain Typ. | 19 dB | 22 dB |
| Noise Figure Typ. | 2.6 dB | 2.8 dB |
| Output P1dB Typ. | +15 dBm | +11 dBm |
| Output IP3 Typ. | +26.5 dBm | +22.8 dBm |
| Gain Flatness | ±1.3 dB typ., 8–18 GHz | ±0.6 dB typ., 8–20 GHz |
| Directivity Typ. | 20 dB | 40 dB |
| Supply Voltage | +5V | +5V |
| Supply Current Typ. | 110 mA | 62 mA |
| Input VSWR Typ. | 1.9:1 | 1.9:1 |
| Output VSWR Typ. | 1.65:1 | 1.75:1 |
| RF Connectors | SMA Female | SMA Female |
| Case Style | GC957 | GC957 |
| Dimensions | 0.75 × 0.74 × 0.46 in | 0.75 × 0.74 × 0.46 in |
Choose ZX60-06203ALN+ when:
You need a 6–20 GHz low noise receiver amplifier with better output power and linearity. It is particularly attractive for radar, electronic warfare, SATCOM and microwave receiver front ends where strong nearby signals may be present. Mini-Circuits specifically lists microwave point-to-point radio, military EW/radar and satellite systems among its applications.
Choose ZX60-06223LN+ when:
You need broader 6–22 GHz coverage, approximately 22 dB gain, excellent gain flatness and lower current consumption. Mini-Circuits targets the device at test and measurement equipment, radar/EW/ECM, 5G MIMO, backhaul radios and signal-distribution networks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can ZX60-06223LN+ directly replace ZX60-06203ALN+?
Not automatically. Both use SMA connectors, the GC957 case and a +5V supply, but the ZX60-06223LN+ has higher gain and wider bandwidth while the ZX60-06203ALN+ provides substantially higher P1dB and OIP3. Receiver dynamic-range requirements should be checked before substitution.
Which model has the lower noise figure?
The ZX60-06203ALN+ has the lower catalog typical noise figure at approximately 2.6 dB, compared with approximately 2.8 dB for the ZX60-06223LN+. Actual noise figure varies with frequency.
Which model is better for operation above 20 GHz?
The ZX60-06223LN+ is the appropriate choice because its specified range extends to 22 GHz and Mini-Circuits indicates usable performance up to 26 GHz.
Which amplifier provides better linearity?
The ZX60-06203ALN+ provides approximately +15 dBm typical P1dB and +26.5 dBm typical OIP3, compared with +11 dBm and +22.8 dBm for the ZX60-06223LN+. It is therefore generally better suited to higher-dynamic-range receiver applications.
Do both models use the same supply and package?
Yes. Both operate from a nominal +5V supply and use Mini-Circuits' GC957 compact coaxial case with SMA RF connectors. Their typical current consumption differs significantly: approximately 110 mA for the ZX60-06203ALN+ and 62 mA for the ZX60-06223LN+.
