Date: 28/02/2011

DC - 8 GHz ultra-low phase noise synthesizer from Hittite

Hittite Microwave Corporation has released new ultra-low phase noise synthesizer IC, HMC704LP4E. Hittite says this IC has been designed for best phase noise and lowest spurious content possible in an integrated synthesizer. The HMC704LP4E is suggested as ideal synthesizer for use in high density signal constellation applications that require excellent integrated phase noise such as microwave point-to-point radio links. Applications suitable for this device include cellular, satellite and military applications operating at frequencies up to 8 GHz, especially where ultra-low phase noise and fast frequency switching are paramount.

The HMC704LP4E features a 4 GHz 19-bit fractional divider, 24-bit delta-sigma modulator, 14-bit reference path divider, ultra low noise phase frequency detector (PFD) and a precision controlled charge pump. The device also supports extensive access to various modes of operation via a read/write serial port. Exact frequency mode with 24-bit fractional modulator provides the ability to generate fractional frequencies with zero frequency error, an important feature for Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) systems.

In its normal mode of operation, the HMC704LP4E floor Figure-of-Merit is -230/-227 dBc/Hz in integer and fractional modes. In a special HiK mode, these figures reach -233/-230 dBc/Hz. Phase noise is -112 dBc/Hz at 8 GHz, 50 KHz offset in fractional mode. With common channel spacing (200 kHz, 20 kHz loop bandwidth), Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of 78 dB is typical. Even under worst case conditions, with the synthesizer tuned to within 20 KHz of an integer multiple of the comparison frequency, SFDR still exceeds 52 dB.

Operating Temp Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Package: 4x4 mm RoHS compliant QFN leadless
Availability: Now

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