Hittite's New 54 dB mmWave Log Detector Spans 1 - 23 GHz
- Ideal for Microwave, Millimeterwave & VSAT Radio Applications
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Chelmsford, MA, 11/26/2010 – Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based
solutions for communication & military markets has expanded its Power Detector product line by releasing a new 54
dB dynamic range, millimeterwave Logarithmic Detector capable of operation over a wide frequency range spanning 1
to 23 GHz. The
HMC948LP3E is ideal for broadband test and measurement,
point-to-point microwave radio, VSAT, receiver signal strength indication and wideband power monitoring
applications.
The HMC948LP3E
is a Logarithmic Detector which converts RF signals at its input, to a proportional DC voltage at its output. The
HMC948LP3E employs successive compression topology which
delivers high dynamic range over a wide input frequency range. As the input power is increased, successive
amplifiers move into saturation one by one creating an approximation of the logarithm function.
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Complementing Hittite’s wide range of previously-released power detector products, the HMC948LP3E provides a nominal logarithmic slope of +14.2 mV/dB and an intercept of -111 dBm at 23 GHz.
Logarithmic error over temperature is excellent at only ±1.5 dB at 23 GHz, specified over the entire -40 °C to +85
°C operating temperature range. Optimized as a logarithmic detector for high volume microwave radio and VSAT
applications, the
HMC948LP3E exhibits very fast rise/fall times of 5/7 ns
respectively.
The HMC948LP3E operates from a single +3.3 V
supply, consumes only 91 mA, and is available in a plastic ROHS compliant 3x3 mm SMT package. Released data sheets
may be found at www.hittite.com. Samples and evaluation PC
boards are available from stock and can be ordered via the company’s e-commerce site or via direct purchase order.
About Hittite Hittite Microwave Corporation is an innovative designer and
manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal ICs, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for digital, RF, microwave
and millimeterwave applications covering DC to 110 GHz. Our RFIC/MMIC products are developed using
state-of-the-art GaAs, GaN, InGaP/GaAs, InP, SOI, SiGe, CMOS and BiCMOS semiconductor processes utilizing MESFET,
HEMT, pHEMT, mHEMT, HBT and PIN devices. Our custom and standard products support a wide range of wireless / wired
communications and radar applications for Automotive, Broadband, Cellular/4G, Fiber Optics, Microwave &
Millimeterwave Communications, Military, Test & Measurement, and Space markets.
Contact Beth McGreevy MarCom Manager
mcgreevy@hittite.com Hittite Microwave Corporation 20 Alpha Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
sales@hittite.com www.hittite.com
Posted 11/17/2010
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