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