The APT-LNA-PLATE-XBAND from AmpliTech is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 7.25–7.75 GHz. This low noise amplifier has a small signal gain of 52 dB and an output IP3 of 30 dBm. It has an LNA system input VSWR of 1.3:1 and an LNA system output VSWR of 1.5:1. The low noise amplifier requires a DC voltage supply of 13-18 V and can be remotely switched into operation using 24 VDC redundancy control. It has a mass of 15 kg and measures 19 x 17 x 10 inches. The amplifier is suitable to amplify small signals for IF down conversion and demodulation.