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NLTL comb generators deliver low phase noise for radar, VSAT, mw radio

June 11, 2018 By Aimee Kalnoskas

MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. announced a portfolio of Non-Linear Transmission Line (NLTL) comb generators optimized to meet the demanding performance requirements of radar transceiver, VSAT and microwave radio applications. Featuring the lowest phase noise in the industry today, MACOM’s MLPNC Series comb generators deliver superior performance and ease-of-design compared to conventional step recovery diode (SRD) based offerings.

The phase noise performance delivered by MACOM’s MLPNC Series comb generators is expected to significantly improve the overall performance of RF multiplier modules, complemented by a variable low input power profile (18 – 24 dBm) that relaxes the power requirements on power amplifiers and reduces overall power consumption. MLPNC Series comb generators also enable higher harmonic power at higher frequencies, in contrast with SRD-based comb generators whereby output power rapidly rolls off above 20 GHz.

MACOM’s monolithic, NLTL-based MLPNC Series comb generators reduce design complexities by eliminating the harmonic generation circuitry needed with SRD-based devices. No bias or tuning is required, and the wide input frequency range extends from 75 – 1500 MHz across the portfolio, enabling the use of a single comb generator for multiple designs, or in combination with a tunable source. MACOM’s MLPNC Series comb generators are available in space saving, compact SMT and connectorized SMA packaging options.

The table below outlines typical MLPNC Series comb generator performance:

Part Number
Input Power (dBm)

        Min                          Max

Output Harmonics (dBm)
MLPNC-7100-SMA850
20 @ 100 MHz
24 @ 400 MHz
> -8 @ 4 GHz
> -18 @ 12 GHZ
> -35 @ 20 GHz
MLPNC-7100-SMT680
20 @ 100 MHz
24 @ 400 MHz
> -8 @ 4 GHz
> -18 @ 12 GHZ
> -35 @ 20 GHz
MLPNC-7100S1SMA800
18 @ 75 MHz
24 @ 250 MHz
> -24 @ 4 GHz
N/A
N/A
MPLNC-7100S1SMT580
18 @ 75 MHz
24 @ 250 MHz
> -24 @ 4 GHz
N/A
N/A
MLPNC-7102-SMA800
21 @ 400 MHz
23 @ 600 MHz
> -8 @ 4 GHz
> -16 @ 12 GHZ
> -20 @ 20 GHz
MLPNC-7102-SMT680
21 @ 400 MHz
23 @ 600 MHz
> -8 @ 4 GHz
> -16 @ 12 GHZ
> -20 @ 20 GHz
MLPNC7102S1-SMA800
18 @ 300 MHz
24 @ 700 MHz
> -10 @ 4 GHz
> -22 @ 12 GHz
N/A
MLPNC7102S1-SMT580
18 @ 300 MHz
24 @ 700 MHz
> -10 @ 4 GHz
> -22 @ 12 GHz
N/A
MLPNC-7103-SMA800
21 @ 800 MHz
23 @ 1.3 GHz
> -5 @ 6 GHz
> -15 @ 18 GHZ
> -20 @ 30 GHz
MLPNC-7103-SMT680
21 @ 800 MHz
23 @ 1.3 GHz
> -5 @ 6 GHz
> -15 @ 18 GHZ
> -20 @ 30 GHz
MLPNC7103S1-SMA800
18 @ 600 MHz
24 @ 1.5 GHz
> 0 @ 4 GHz
> -14 @ 15 GHz
N/A
MLPNC-7103S1SMT580
18 @ 600 MHz
24 @ 1.5 GHz
> 0 @ 4 GHz
> -14 @ 15 GHz
N/A

The chart below shows the expected phase noise comparison between MACOM NLTL-based MLPNC comb generators and conventional SRD comb generators:

NLTL comb generators

 

 

MACOM’s MLPNC Series comb generators are available to customers today. For assistance identifying MACOM products optimized to substitute or replace offerings from other vendors, visitMACOM’s Cross Reference tool.

MACOM will showcase its industry leading RF technology portfolio at IEEE’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2018, Booth #1125 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12th – 14th. MACOM’s booth will feature new product solutions optimized for 5G connectivity, basestations, SATCOM, Test and Measurement, ISM and Radio communications.

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