HMC1160 Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
HMC1160 is a GaAs VCO from Analog Devices (Hittite) covering 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz at the RF/2 output, delivering low phase noise in a compact QFN package. It is designed for X-band radar, satellite, and microwave communication frequency synthesis applications.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 33
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- HMC1160 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- GaAs VCO tunable from 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz with a halved RF/2 output for direct integration into PLL frequency synthesizers
- Low phase noise optimized for X-band radar and satellite link oscillator designs requiring spectral purity
- Compact QFN package enabling dense microwave PCB layouts in phased-array radar and point-to-point microwave backhaul modules
Applications
HMC1160 is used as the VCO element in X-band phased-array radar systems and airborne radar transceivers where an 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz frequency-agile local oscillator is required. It also serves satellite ground terminal frequency converters and point-to-point microwave backhaul radios that need a low-phase-noise GaAs oscillator in a small footprint. Test and measurement signal generators targeting X-band also benefit from its wide tuning range and GaAs process advantages.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What frequency range does HMC1160 cover, and how does the RF/2 output simplify PLL integration?
HMC1160 tunes from 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz and provides an RF/2 output at 4.35 GHz to 4.625 GHz. The halved output allows a lower-frequency phase-frequency detector and divider chain to be used in the PLL loop, reducing component cost and enabling wider PLL bandwidth for faster frequency settling in radar and satellite applications.
Which radar or satellite applications specifically benefit from HMC1160's X-band operating frequency of 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz?
The 8.7 GHz to 9.25 GHz range sits within the IEEE X-band allocation used for marine navigation radar, weather radar, and military fire-control radar. Satellite ground terminals operating in the X-band downlink (7.25 GHz to 7.75 GHz) also use this VCO as the first LO in double-conversion receivers where the 9 GHz oscillator mixes to an intermediate frequency before final demodulation.
Why is GaAs technology preferred over CMOS for the HMC1160 VCO in high-frequency microwave designs?
GaAs transistors have higher electron mobility than silicon CMOS, which translates directly to lower 1/f flicker noise and better phase noise at X-band frequencies above 8 GHz. For HMC1160, the GaAs process yields phase noise performance that CMOS VCOs of comparable size cannot match at 9 GHz, which is critical in radar systems where close-in phase noise sets the minimum detectable velocity of slow-moving targets.
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