Overview

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.

Getting Started

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • 6.0 V power supply
  • Low noise, variable, 0 V to 13.0 V power supply
  • 50 Ω termination
  • Spectrum analyzer (optional)
  • Signal source analyzer

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

  • HMC8074 data sheet
  • Linduino DC2026C demo manual

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Reference Designs