Overview
The HMC358MS8GE is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with a buffer amplifier, designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This component integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers, offering excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations due to its monolithic structure. It operates within the frequency range of 5.8 to 6.8 GHz and is packaged in an 8-lead MSOP package.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5.8 - 6.8 GHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V |
| Output Power | 11 dBm (typical) |
| Phase Noise at 10 kHz Offset | -120 dBc/Hz (typical at +25°C) |
| Tuning Voltage Range | 0 - 20 V |
| Sensitivity | 50 - 150 MHz/V |
| Package Type | 8-lead MSOP |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Monolithic structure ensuring excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations.
- Integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers.
- Operates from a single 3V supply voltage.
- High output power of 11 dBm typical.
- Wide tuning voltage range of 0 to 20 V.
- Compact 8-lead MSOP package.
Applications
The HMC358MS8GE is suitable for various microwave and RF applications, including but not limited to:
- Wireless communication systems.
- Microwave radar systems.
- Satellite communication systems.
- Test and measurement equipment.
- Local Oscillators in receivers and transmitters.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC358MS8GE?
The frequency range of the HMC358MS8GE is 5.8 to 6.8 GHz. - What is the typical output power of the HMC358MS8GE?
The typical output power is 11 dBm. - What is the supply voltage for the HMC358MS8GE?
The supply voltage is 3 V. - What is the phase noise performance of the HMC358MS8GE at 10 kHz offset?
The phase noise performance is typically -120 dBc/Hz at +25°C. - What is the tuning voltage range for the HMC358MS8GE?
The tuning voltage range is 0 to 20 V. - What is the package type of the HMC358MS8GE?
The package type is an 8-lead MSOP. - What are the operating temperature ranges for the HMC358MS8GE?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - What are some common applications of the HMC358MS8GE?
Common applications include wireless communication systems, microwave radar systems, satellite communication systems, test and measurement equipment, and local oscillators in receivers and transmitters. - How does the monolithic structure of the HMC358MS8GE benefit its performance?
The monolithic structure ensures excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations. - What components are integrated within the HMC358MS8GE?
The HMC358MS8GE integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers.
