This datasheet details the HMC188MS8, a miniature GaAs MMIC passive frequency doubler operating from 1.25 to 3.0 GHz input with a typical conversion loss of…
The HMC188MS8 is a miniature frequency doubler in a plastic 8-lead MSOP package designed for applications such as Wireless Local Loop, LMDS, VSAT, and test equipment. It utilizes passive Schottky diode doubler technology to contribute no measurable additive phase noise onto the multiplied signal.
The document provides electrical specifications as a function of drive level, including frequency ranges, conversion loss, and isolation figures. It also lists absolute maximum ratings, operating temperature ranges, and includes an evaluation PCB list of materials for implementation.
| Conversion Loss | 15 dB |
|---|---|
| Isolation | 45 dB |
| Input Drive Level | 10 to 20 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to +150 °C |
| Package Type | 8-lead MSOP |
The typical conversion loss is 15 dB.
The isolation is 45 dB with respect to input level.
The device accepts an input drive level of 10 to 20 dBm.