MLPNC-7100
NLTL Comb Generator
Features
Rev. V1
Ultra-Low Phase Noise
Variable Input Frequency 100 - 400 MHz
Variable Input Power from 18 - 24 dBm
Output Harmonics to 20 GHz
SMT680 Surface Mount Package
SMA850 Hermetically Package
No Bias or Tuning Required
RoHS* Compliant
SMA850
hermetic
Description
The MLPNC-7100 is a low phase noise comb
generator (LPNC) with a flexible range of input
frequency and power. It is based on monolithic non-
linear-transmission-line (NLTL) circuit technology
and it’s banner spec is its ultra-low phase noise. The
phase noise shown is at the 120th harmonic
(12 GHz) and at any other harmonic it can be
calculated using the analytical equation PNN =
PN120 - 20 LOG (120 – N) N<120. It is available in
both coaxial and surface mount packages.
SMT680
Operating Parameters1
Recommended Input
Parameter
Units
Min.
100
18
Typ.
250
22
Max.
Frequency
Power
MHz
dBm
400
24
1. The model MLPNC-7100 does not abruptly stop working at the recommended min and max frequencies and powers. The conversion
efficiency drops outside recommended limits.
Production Test Limits2
Output Harmonics
Input / Power
Units
4 GHz
> -23
> -11
> -8
8 GHz
> -26
> -18
> -18
12 GHz
> -35
16 GHz
> -43
20 GHz
> -55
100 MHz, 22 dBm
250 MHz, 20 dBm
400 MHz, 20 dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
> -25
> -38
> -43
> -25
> -35
> -45
2. These are the harmonic output test limits used for production screening. Production testing is also performed at 18, 20, 22 and 24 dBm.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
MLPNC-7100-SMA850
MLPNC-7100-SMT680
ESD Box with Foam
ESD Box with Foam
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,
European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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