
Hittite Microwave
General Description
The HMC-C073 is a high performance VCO that operates over a 38.4 to 43.2 GHz band. An internal output buffer provides +13 dBm of output power and provides excellent pushing performance. Phase noise performance is excellent at -98 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and the unit provides exceptional jitter of 37 fs (calculated). The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning voltage from +2 to +13V. Each VCO is housed in a very small hermetic module measuring 0.7” x 0.99” x 0.23”. The module is supplied with a 2.4mm connector, which can be replaced by a GPO connector.
FEATUREs
Wideband Tuning Frequency: 38.4 - 43.2 GHz
High Output Power: +13 dBm
High Output Voltage: 3.5V pp
Low Phase Noise: -98 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz Offset
Low Jitter: 37 fs
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 350 mA
Operating Temperature: -55°C to + 85°C
Ultra-Small Hermetic Module
Field Replaceable 2.4mm Connector
Typical Applications
The HMC-C073 VCO Module is ideal for:
• OC-768 Fiber Optic Systems
• Test and Measurement Equipment
• Lab Instrumentation
• Industrial/Medical Equipment
• Millimeterwave Subsystems