Overview
The HMC1169LP5ETR is a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This device is designed to operate within the frequency ranges of 12.92 GHz to 14.07 GHz and 6.46 GHz to 7.035 GHz for the half frequency output. It is particularly suited for applications requiring low phase noise and high output power, making it ideal for microwave synthesizer applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Frequency (fOUT) | 12.92 GHz | 14.07 GHz | |||
| Half Output Frequency (fOUT/2) | 6.46 GHz | 7.035 GHz | |||
| Output Power (POUT) | 7 dBm | 11.5 dBm | 15 dBm | RFOUT | |
| Output Power (POUT/2) | -1 dBm | 7 dBm | RFOUT/2 | ||
| Supply Current (ICC) | 200 mA | 220-260 mA | VCC = 4.75 V to 5.25 V | ||
| Tuning Voltage (VTUNE) | 2 V | 13 V | |||
| SSB Phase Noise at 100 kHz Offset | -113 dBc/Hz | -110 dBc/Hz | |||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C | +85°C |
Key Features
- Dual output frequency range: 12.92 GHz to 14.07 GHz and 6.46 GHz to 7.035 GHz for the half frequency output.
- High output power: up to 11.5 dBm.
- Low single-sideband (SSB) phase noise: -113 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset.
- No external resonator needed.
- RoHS compliant.
- Internal buffer amplifier for good output matching and isolation from the VCO core.
- Linear, monotonic tuning sensitivity.
Applications
The HMC1169LP5ETR is primarily used as the local oscillator (LO) in microwave synthesizer applications. Key applications include:
- Point-to-point microwave radios.
- Military and radar systems.
- Test and measurement equipment.
- Industrial and medical equipment.
The device's low phase noise and high output power make it suitable for communication systems requiring higher orders of modulation and improved bit error rates.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC1169LP5ETR? The frequency range is 12.92 GHz to 14.07 GHz, and 6.46 GHz to 7.035 GHz for the half frequency output.
- What is the output power of the HMC1169LP5ETR? The output power is up to 11.5 dBm.
- What is the phase noise performance of the HMC1169LP5ETR? The SSB phase noise is -113 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset.
- Does the HMC1169LP5ETR require an external resonator? No, it does not require an external resonator.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC1169LP5ETR? The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What are the primary applications of the HMC1169LP5ETR? The primary applications include point-to-point microwave radios, military and radar systems, test and measurement equipment, and industrial and medical equipment.
- Is the HMC1169LP5ETR RoHS compliant? Yes, it is RoHS compliant.
- What is the purpose of the internal buffer amplifier in the HMC1169LP5ETR? The internal buffer amplifier provides good output matching and isolates the VCO core from the output load.
- How does the tuning voltage range for the HMC1169LP5ETR? The tuning voltage range is from 2 V to 13 V.
- What is the supply current range for the HMC1169LP5ETR? The supply current range is from 200 mA to 260 mA, depending on the VCC voltage.
