Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI


Wideband quantiser chipset

6 March 2013 Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI

Hittite has introduced a complete multi-GHz quantiser chipset that enables quantisation of ultra wideband signals from DC to 18 GHz with excellent linearity and low noise.

It provides high levels of performance for test and measurement systems, bit error rate testers (BERTs) and pulse detection systems including pulse Doppler radars where wideband sampling capability is a necessity.

The HMC9000 includes an 8-bit 1000 MSps ADC (analog to digital converter) and a T/H (track-and-hold) amplifier which offers precision signal sampling over 18 GHz of input bandwidth. This combination delivers high linearity of >50 dB SFDR up to 7 GHz and low noise of >40 dB SNR up to 9 GHz at 1 Vp-p full scale level.

To enable rapid prototyping of the multi-GHz quantiser, Hittite offers both the EVAL01-HMC9000 and the EKIT01-HMC9000 evaluation platforms. The EVAL01-HMC9000 is a fully populated evaluation PCB which includes the HMC9000 multi-GHz quantiser and other key supporting circuitry such as Hittite’s HMC988LP3E and HMC1034LP6GE.

The full EKIT01-HMC9000 evaluation and application reference kit expands on the EVAL01-HMC9000 and adds a hardware platform based on the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA. The EKIT01-HMC9000 reference kit includes complete software and hardware user guides as well as complete design and layout files.

For more information contact Andrew Hutton, RF Design, +27 (0)21 555 8400, [email protected], www.rfdesign.co.za



Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

SiP supports LTE/NB-IoT and GNSS
RF Design DSP, Micros & Memory
The nRF9151 from Nordic Semiconductor is an integrated System-in-Package that supports LTE-M/NB-IoT, DECT NR+ and GNSS services.

Read more...
Nordic expands nRF91 series
RF Design DSP, Micros & Memory
Nordic Semiconductor has announced the expansion of its nRF91 series cellular IoT devices with the introduction of the nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP).

Read more...
LEXI-R10 series cellular module
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The LEXI-R10 Series from u-blox are LTE Cat 1 bis modules that support multi-band LTE-FDD, and are designed for size-constrained devices.

Read more...
LTE-M modules with integrated GNSS
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
u-blox introduces new LTE-M modules with integrated GNSS to boost industrial connectivity. The SARA-R52 and LEXI-R52 series optimise cost and performance, while eliminating the need for extra components.

Read more...
Marki Microwave introduces Prodigy
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Marki Microwave has introduced a new automated filter design tool called Prodigy, which brings MMIC filter design capability directly to the user.

Read more...
Nordic tech tour
RF Design News
Join the Nordic Tech Tour EMEA, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving IoT landscape.

Read more...
High-speed PIN diode
Altron Arrow Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Vishay’s new high-speed Silicon PIN diode is able to detect both visible and near infra-red radiation over a wide spectrum range from 350 to 1100 nm.

Read more...
Multiband LTE cellular module with GNSS
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The C10QS from Cavli has integrated GNSS capability which utilises Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen8C Lite and supports multiple satellite navigation systems.

Read more...
2 W MMIC power amplifier
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Mini-Circuits has introduced the PMA5-83-2W+ GaAs MMIC power amplifier capable of delivering 2 W PSAT, with an operating bandwidth from 0,01 to 10 GHz.

Read more...
Precision-engineered stamped metal antennas
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
New antennas from Pasternack hold solutions for consumer electronics, IoT, automotive, and industrial applications.

Read more...