Analog Devices Welcomes Hittite Microwave Corporation NO CONTENT ON THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT HAS CHANGED www.analog.com www.hittite.com THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK New Article Feature by Hittite Microwave Corporation Hittite’s Connectorized Modules Extend HMC-T2000 Synthesizer Performance HMC-T2000 Hittite Microwave Corporation April 2009 FEATURED ARTICLE ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE F requency synthesizers are the cornerstone of many RF/Microwave test and measurement applications ranging from R & D labs to production floor test racks, often dominating capital expenditure budgets. Through the application of our extensive connectorized module product line, Hittite Microwave can help customers extend the performance of our HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator. Frequency synthesizers that provide 20, 40, or 50 GHz and/or >+20 dBm output power require expensive options and often require major purchasing decisions. Lead times for these expensive synthesizers can also extend for several months, in addition to the internal purchasing approval cycle. Table 1a and 1b shows that the frequency range, output power and dynamic range of the HMC-T2000 can all be significantly enhanced with the right combination of connectorized modules. Our HMC-T2000 and module products are in stock and available for immediate purchase via e-commerce or direct purchase order. HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator Overview The HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator is the second in Hittite’s line of high quality signal generators. With its broad frequency range and high power signal capability it’s the ideal choice for cost-constrained frequency generation applications. This light weight compact unit has been carefully designed with mobility and functionality in mind. The HMC-T2000 can easily be programmed for CW or swept frequency screening while the broad frequency range of 700 MHz to 8 GHz covers many widely used communication bands with a frequency resolution of 1 MHz and a fast switching speed of 200 us. The high output power of +17 dBm, with 0.5 dB resolution, allows the user to simplify test configurations where driver amplifiers are typically required. The output power is leveled across certain frequency bands; however, the user may access the maximum output power of +21 dBm if desired. Harmonic rejection is an impressive 30 dBc and 26 dBc at 1 GHz and 8 GHz respectively, and the spurious products are less than 45 dBc across the band. This versatile signal generator also features a USB interface and innovative control software ensuring carefree integration within multiple test environments. An installation disk accompanies each unit and includes all of the drivers required to remotely control the device, as well as a user friendly LabWindows™ based GUI interface compatible with Windows XP® or Windows Extend Frequency Performance to 50 GHz HMC-C040 Increase Dynamic Range to 120 dB HMC-C053 HMC-C056 Increase Output Power to +27 dBm HMC-C057 HMC-C025 Add Pulse Capability HMC-C032 HMC-C019 HMC-C004 HMC-C018 HMC-C034 HMC-T2000 2 April 2009 VISIT US AT: www.hittite.com HMC-T2000 WITH HITTITE MODULES FEATURED ARTICLE Table 1a: HMC-T2000 Range of Improved Performance Parameter HMC-T2000 HMC-T2000 + Hittite Connectorized Module Frequency Range 0.7 to 8 GHz 0.07 to 50 GHz Output Power Leveled/Max +10 / +17 dBm +23 / +27 dBm Dynamic Range 32 dB 60, 90 or 120 dB Hittite offers a line of standard microwave module products that leverage its extensive portfolio of high performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). These robust, innovative products are ideal for use in laboratory, industrial and automated test equipment (ATE) applications as well as in custom military and commercial equipment. Currently, 62 module products are offered with functions that include amplifiers, mixers, dividers, multipliers, switches, attenuators, phase shifters, log detectors, high speed logic, and VCOs. In addition to standard product offerings, Hittite can integrate single or multiple functions into a single custom module tailored to specific customer requirements. Extending Power Output Capability up to +27 dBm The newly released HMC-C057 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module with replaceable SMA connectors which operates between 0.1 GHz and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 12 dB of gain, up to +36 dBm output IP3 and up to +28 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression. Gain flatness is excellent from 2 to 18 GHz making the HMC-C057 ideal for extending the HMC-T2000 output power. The wideband amplifier I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked. Integrated voltage regulators allow for flexible biasing of both the negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias sequencing circuitry assures robust operation. 25 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) Hittite’s Connectorized Module Line Overview 30 20 15 10 HMC-T2000 Leveled HMC-T2000 + HMC-C057 Leveled Max (HMC-T2000 + HMC-C057) Max (HMC-T2000) 5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 1: HMC-T2000 + HMC-C057 Output Power Extension 30 25 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) VISTA® operating systems. Pulldown menus allow programming of single or swept modes in frequency and/or power. Integration of multiple units within a production test environment is easy, affordable and repeatable due to the incorporation of integer mode architecture and the ability to maintain phase coherence between frequency steps. 20 15 10 HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C057 5 0 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Figure 2: HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C057 Output Power & Frequency Extension Purchase a HMC-T2000 with at least one Hittite Connectorized Module product and receive a 3% discount on your purchase order! Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the end performance of this VISIT US AT: www.hittite.com April 2009 3 combination compared with the HMC-T2000 alone as well as with the HMC-C056 Active Frequency Doubler. If less DC power consumption or a lower noise figure is desired, the HMC-C004 Wideband Driver Amplifier offers similar bandwidth with +24 dBm of output power. Extending Dynamic Range Capability to 60+ dB The HMC-C053 is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) operating from DC to 20 GHz. The HMC-C053 features a simple single voltage attenuation control from 0 to -3V. The device is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must control RF signal levels over a 30 dB amplitude range. Its broad frequency range makes it an attractive choice for many applications; particularly those involved with AGC or temperature compensation of multiple gain stages, and those typically found in microwave radio or test instrumentation architecture. By placing the HMC-C053 at the output of the HMC-T2000, the user can realize an analog power control range in excess of 60 dB. Figure 3 displays the minimum and maximum attenuation characteristics of this combination at 4 GHz. If digital control is preferred, Hittite offers the HMC-C025 and the HMC-C018 31.5 dB, 6 bit, digital attenuator modules which utilize parallel and serial control respectively. Extending Lower and Upper Operating Frequencies from 70 MHz to 50 GHz The HMC-C040 is a low noise Divide-by-10 Static Divider utilizing InGaP GaAs HBT technology packaged in a 20 10 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) FEATURED ARTICLE IMPROVE DYNAMIC & FREQUENCY RANGE Pout @ HMC-C053 Min Attenuation (Vctl = 0V) 0 -10 -20 -30 Pout @ HMC-C053 Max Attenuation (Vctl = -3.0V) -40 -50 -20 -10 0 10 20 Figure 3: HMC-C053 Dynamic Range miniature, hermetic module with replaceable SMA connectors. This device operates from 0.5 to 17 GHz input frequency from a single +5V DC supply. The low additive SSB phase noise of -155 dBc/ Hz at 100 kHz offset helps the user maintain excellent system noise performance. Combining the HMC-C040 divide-by-10 module with the HMC-T2000 provides an output frequency range of 70 MHz to 800 MHz; ideal for IF applications. The HMC-C056 is a x2 Active Frequency Multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a miniature hermetic module. When driven by a +6 dBm signal, the multiplier provides +14 dBm typical output power from 8 to 21 GHz, and the Fo isolation is 16 dBc at 15 GHz with respect to output signal level. The HMCT2000 coupled with the HMC-C056 will provide a frequency range of 8 to 16 GHz. This key combination can also be augmented by the HMC-C057 Power Table 1b: HMC-T2000 / Connectorized Module Performance Summary Combination 4 Benefit HMC-T2000 + HMC-C057 Extend leveled power to +23 dBm, max power to +27 dBm HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C057 Frequency Range 8-16 GHz, leveled +25 dBm of output power HMC-T2000 + HMC-C040 Extend Frequency Range to 70 - 800 MHz HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 Extend Frequency Range to 8 - 16 GHz HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C032 Extend Frequency Range to 17 - 31 GHz HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C032 + HMC-C034 Extend Frequency Range to 37 - 50 GHz HMC-T2000 + HMC-C053 Extend Dynamic Range to 60 dB HMC-T2000 + HMC-C019 Add Pulse Capability April 2009 30 VISIT US AT: www.hittite.com ADD PULSE MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY With the HMC-T2000 and HMC-C056 pair, the frequency range can be extended further by adding other frequency doublers to this combination. The HMC-C032, HMC-C033, and HMC-C034 can be used in this fashion to extend the frequency range from 16 to 50 GHz. Figure 4 shows some examples of the HMC-T2000 driving these module combinations. Summary Hittite Microwave’s HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator in combination with our line of connectorized modules can provide test equipment customers with an affordable and scalable test solution. Expand the capability of the HMC-T2000 with the addition of a connectorized module to: • Increase Output Power to +28 dBm • Extend the Frequency Range to 50 GHz • Extend the Dynamic Range to 60+ dB • Add Pulsed Testing Capability Adding Pulse Measurement Capability The HMC-C019 is a high speed, High Isolation GaAs MESFET SPST switch housed in a miniature hermetic module with field replaceable SMA connectors. Covering DC to 20 GHz, the switch features 100 dB isolation up to 4 GHz and 65 dB isolation up to 20 GHz. A CMOS interface allows a +5V bias voltage at very low DC currents. This non-reflective switch exhibits very fast switching speeds, with very low switching transients making it ideal for high speed RF pulse modulation applications. With a rise time of 6.5 ns, the HMC-C019 can be used to modulate the HMC-T2000 output signal into pulses with user defined duty cycle. X and Ku band pulsed applications are also possible when combined with the HMC-C056 x2 Active Multiplier. FEATURED ARTICLE Amplifier and the HMC-C053 Analog VVA to provide a comprehensive X-band synthesizer solution. For a limited time Hittite is offering HMC-T2000 and Connectorized Module combination pricing to help customers stretch their R&D and production test budgets. Purchase a HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator and at least one of our Connectorized Module products and receive a 3% discount on your entire purchase order. The HMC-T2000 Synthesized Signal Generator and all of our connectorized module products are available from stock. Released datasheets can be found at www. hittite.com. To order please visit us on-line at www.hittite. com or contact us at [email protected]. Figure 4: Frequency Extension 30 GHz Frequency Extension 50 GHz Extension 30 30 HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 + HMC-C032 HMC-T2000 + HMC-T2000 + HMC-C056 HMC-C056 + HMC-C032 ++ HMC-C034 + HMC-C032 HMC-C034 25 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 25 20 15 10 5 20 15 10 5 0 15 20 25 30 35 0 35 FREQUENCY (GHz) 40 45 50 FREQUENCY (GHz) Contact us Today with Your Custom Test Instrumentation Requirements at [email protected] Windows ® - Windows XP ® and Windows Vista ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. LabWindows™ - LabWindows™ is a licensed trademark of National Instruments. VISIT US AT: www.hittite.com April 2009 5 PRECISE & AFFORDABLE RF SIGNAL GENERATION FOR ATE & LAB ENVIRONMENTS! Analog & Mixed-Signal ICs, Modules, Subsystems & Instrumentation $3,998.00 HMC-T2000 Performance HMC-T2000 Advantages High Output Power: +20 dBm Versatile: Higher Drive Simplifies Test Set-ups Wide Frequency Range: 700 MHz to 8 GHz Efficient: Fast Frequency Switching, 200 μs Spurious Rejection: < -45 dBc Accurate: Incorporates Hittite MMICs Phase Continuity Capability; Integer Mode Architecture Flexible: Manual or Software Control via USB USE THESE MODULES TO EXPAND THE CAPABILITY OF THE HMC-T2000 Part Number Function Application Increase Ouput Power NEW! HMC-C004 0.01 - 20 GHz Widbeband Driver Amplifier Increase HMC-T2000 Pout to +23 dBm HMC-C057 0.1 - 20 GHz, Power Amplifier Increase HMC-T2000 Pout to +28 dBm HMC-C013 1.8 - 2.2 GHz, Power Amplifier, 10 Watt Increase HMC-T2000 Pout to +40 dBm for Cellular / 3G HMC-C005 0.5 - 18 GHz, Divide-by-2 Prescaler Extend HMC-T2000 Lower Frequency Limit to 400 MHz HMC-C056 4 - 10.5 GHz, x2 Active Frequency Multiplier Extend HMC-T2000 Upper Frequency Limit to 16 GHz HMC-C032 9 - 14.5 GHz, x2 Active Frequency Multiplier Extend HMC-T2000 Upper Frequency Limit to 29 GHz [1] HMC-C033 12 - 16.5 GHz, x2 Active Frequency Multiplier HMC-C034 16 - 23 GHz, x2 Active Frequency Multiplier Extend HMC-T2000 Upper Frequency Limit to 32 GHz [1] Extend HMC-T2000 Upper Frequency Limit to 46 GHz [2] Extend HMC-T2000 Dynamic Range by 31.5 dB Extend Frequency Range Extend Dynamic Range HMC-C018 DC - 13 GHz, 6-Bit Digital Attenuator HMC-C025 DC - 20 GHz, 6-Bit Digital Attenuator Extend HMC-T2000 Dynamic Range by 31.5 dB HMC-C053 DC - 20 GHz, Voltage Variable Attenuator Extend HMC-T2000 Dynamic Range by 31.5 dB Add Pulsed & Multi-Port Capability HMC-C019 DC - 20 GHz, SPST Hi Isolation Switch Add Pulsed Testing Capability, 8.5 ns Switching HMC-C011 DC - 20 GHz, SPDT Hi Isolation Switch Add Multi-port Capability, 40 dB Isolation [1] with the HMC-C056 [2] with the HMC-C056 & HMC-C032 Purchase the HMC-T2000 Signal Generator With Any Connectorized Module & Save 3% On Your Entire Purchase Order! 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