User Guide
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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.
Markets and Technologies
Applicable Parts
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
Documentation & Resources
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HMC8074 - Schematic10/12/2020PDF298 K
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HMC836/HMC8364/HMC8074 Gerber Files10/12/2020ZIP342 K
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HMC8074 - Bill of Materials (BOM)10/5/2020XLSX19 K