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>From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] 
>Sent: 10 February 2006 16:01
>To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.'
>Subject: [EE]: Fast 2GHz Amplifier suppliers
>
>
>I was wondering if anyone on the list had experience with 
>off-the-shelf amplifiers in the 2GHz range. I have a current 
>signal in the nano-ampere range with a rise time of about 3ns 
>and a pulse width of 9ns that I need to convert to a voltage 
>using a transimpedance amplifier with a gain of 10; the signal 
>is coming in via a 50 Ohm coax cable so my voltage output 
>would be in the order of 1nA x 50_Ohm x 10. It will eventually 
>go to a 1.5Gsps flash ADC but I need the voltage out without 
>loosing the shape of the current waveform. Any pointers to 
>amplifiers used in the past would be greatly appreciated.


In the past our department has use devices from http://www.sige.com/ but apparently Maxims parts are very popular within the industry.

Regards

Mike


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