HMC8074

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Quadband MMIC VCO 8.3 - 15.2 GHz

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Part Details

  • Dual Output:
    • RF1 = -5 to +6 dBm
    • RF2 = -15 to -4 dBm
  • Four Independent VCO’s with common RF & Tuning ports
  • No External Resonator Needed
  • 40 Lead 6x6mm SMT Package: 36mm²
HMC8074
Quadband MMIC VCO 8.3 - 15.2 GHz
HMC8074 Functional Block Diagram
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Hardware Ecosystem

Parts Product Life Cycle Description
Dual-Supply Analog Switches and Multiplexers 1
ADG1604
PRODUCTION 1 Ω Typical On Resistance, ±5 V, +12 V, +5 V, and +3.3 V, 4:1 Multiplexer
Fractional-N PLL 1
HMC702
LAST TIME BUY 14 GHz 16-bit Fractional-N PLL with Sweeper
Frequency Dividers, Prescalers, and Counters 1
HMC862A
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS 0.1 GHz to 24 GHz, Low Noise, Programmable Divider
Integer-N PLL 1
ADF41513
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS 26.5 GHz, Integer N/Fractional-N, PLL Synthesizer
LDO Plus 1
LT3042
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS 20V, 200mA, Ultralow Noise, Ultrahigh PSRR RF Linear Regulator
Low Input Bias Current Op Amps (≤100 pA) 2
AD8065
PRODUCTION High Performance, 145 MHz FastFET™ Op Amps
ADA4625-1
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS 36 V, 18 MHz, Low Noise, Fast Settling Single Supply, RRO, JFET Op Amp
Low Power Op Amps (≤ 1mA/amp) 1
ADA4084-1
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

30 V, Low Noise, Rail-to-Rail Input/Output, Low Power Operational Single Amplifier
Positive Linear Regulators (LDO) 1
ADM7150
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS 800 mA, Ultra Low Noise/High PSRR LDO
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Evaluation Kits

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EVAL-HMC8074

Evaluating the HMC8074 Quad Band, MMIC, VCO, 8.3 GHz to 15.2 GHz

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Features and Benefits

  • Self contained board that includes the following
    • HMC8074 low noise, quad band, VCO
    • ADG1604 4:1 multiplexer, filtering options
    • LT3042 voltage regulator
    • Header connectivity to allow use of Arduino Uno or Linduino microcontroller
  • Externally powered by a single 6.0 V supply

Product Details

The EV1HMC8074LP6G evaluates the performance of the HMC8074 low noise, quad band, monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). Figure 1 shows a photograph of the EV1HMC8074LP6G. The EV1HMC8074LP6G contains the HMC8074 VCO, an LT3042 ultralow noise voltage regulator, jumpers, an ADG1604 4:1 multiplexer, and Subminiature Version A (SMA) and 2.92 mm K connectors.

For full details on the HMC8074, see the HMC8074 data sheet, which must be consulted in conjunction with the user guide when using the EV1HMC8074LP6G.

EVAL-HMC8074
Evaluating the HMC8074 Quad Band, MMIC, VCO, 8.3 GHz to 15.2 GHz
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Reference Designs

Figure 1. CN0568 Block Diagram
Figure 1. CN0568 Block Diagram
CN0568 Evaluation Board - Angle View
CN0568 Evaluation Board - Top View
CN0568 Evaluation Board - Bottom View
CN0568 Circuits from the lab

Fast switching, High Performance PLL and Quadband VCO Frequency Synthesizer

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Features and Benefits

  • 8GHz - 26GHz Frequency Operation
  • Quadband VCO provides Low Phase Noise over Wideband
  • Onboard Reference Clock for ease of Use
  • Arduino Form Factor Compatible

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Fast switching, High Performance PLL and Quadband VCO Frequency Synthesizer
Figure 1. CN0568 Block Diagram
CN0568 Evaluation Board - Angle View
CN0568 Evaluation Board - Top View
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