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DIELECTRIC RESONATOR OSCILLATOR

MODULE, 8.0 - 8.3 GHz

v00.0509

General Description

Features

Functional Diagram

The HMC-C200 is a high performance dielectric

resonator oscillator (DRO) that incorporates Hittite’s

ultra-low

phase

noise

technology

and

provides

-124 dBc/Hz SSB phase noise at 10 kHz offset.

The output buffer also provides 14.5 dBm of output

power. Internal temperature compensation allows this

DRO to operate over a temperature range of -40°C

to + 85°C with a frequency drift of only 2ppm/°C. The

Vtune port accepts an analog tuning voltage from

+7 to +12V and provides a range of ±1 MHz from the

center frequency. The DRO is packaged in a small,

moisture sealed 1.5”x1.5” (36 x 36 mm) module with

a field replaceable SMA Connector. The HMC-C200

can be used as a drop-in module if the SMA connector

is not used.

Customizable Tuning Frequency: 8.0 - 8.3 GHz

Low SSB Phase Noise: -124 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz Offset

Single Positive Supply: +6 to +15V @ 125 mA

Internal Voltage Regulator

Internal Buffer Amplifier

High Output Power: +14.5 dBm

-40°C to + 85°C Operating Temperature

Typical Applications

The HMC-C200 DRO Module is ideal for:

• Test & Measurement Equipment

• Lab Instrumentation

• Industrial / Medical Equipment

• Military / EW / ECM / Communications

Electrical Specifications, T

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Frequency Range

8.0

8.2

8.3

GHz

Frequency Accuracy

±250

kHz

Power Output, Center Frequency

13

14.5

dBm

SSB Phase Noise @ 1 kHz Offset, Center Frequency

-95

dBc/Hz

SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset, Center Frequency

-120

-124

dBc/Hz

SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Center Frequency

-140

dBc/Hz

SSB Phase Noise @ 1 MHz Offset, Center Frequency

-150

dBc/Hz

HMC-C200

Ordering Instructions

Each HMC-C200 DRO requires tuning to a specific frequency in the 8.0 - 8.3 GHz range. To order an HMC-C200,

this frequency must be specified at the time of purchase. Hittite guarantees a ±250 kHz range around this target upon

delivery. In the case of classified or proprietary frequencies, an HMC-C200 can be ordered with a target frequency

close to the desired frequency without communicating sensitive information. A tuning screw is provided that can

adjust the center frequency by approximately ±20 MHz from the target. Please refer to the application instructions for

more details. For example, when ordering an HMC-C200 centered at 8.200 GHz, specify HMC-C200-8200.