General Description

The HMC-C056 is a x2 active broadband 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 - 21 GHz. The Fo isolation is 16 dBc @ 15 GHz with respect to output signal level. This frequency multiplier features DC blocked I/O’s, and is ideal for use in LO multiplier chains for Pt to Pt & VSAT Radios yielding reduced parts count vs. traditional approaches. The low additive SSB Phase Noise of -142 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset helps maintain good system noise performance.

Features

High Output Power: +14 dBm

Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +10 dBm

100 kHz SSB Phase Noise: -142 dBc/Hz

Fo Isolation 16 dBc @ Fout = 15 GHz

Hermetically Sealed Module

Field Replaceable 2.92mm Connectors

-55° to +85°C Operating Temperature

Typical Applications

The HMC-C056 is suitable for:

• Clock Generation Applications:

SOWET OC-192 & SDH STM-64

• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios

• Test Instrumentation

• Military EW/Radar

• Space