The HMC681ALP5E is a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier which operates from DC to 1 GHz, and can be programmed to provide anywhere from 13.5 dB, to 45 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The HMC681ALP5E delivers noise figure of 2.8 dB in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +36 dBm in any state. This serially controlled digital VGA incorporates off chip AC ground capacitors for near DC operation, making it suitable for a wide variety of RF and IF applications. The HMC681ALP5E is housed in a RoHS compliant 5x5 mm QFN leadless package, and provides the user with a highly integrated solution. This functionality is also available with parallel control as the HMC626ALP5E.Applications IF & RF Applications Cellular/3G Infrastructure WiBro / WiMAX / 4G Microwave Radio & VSAT Test Equipment and Sensors

The HMC662LP3E Logarithmic Detector converts RF signals at its input, to a proportional DC voltage at its output. The HMC662LP3E employs successive compression topology which delivers high dynamic range over a wide input frequency range. As the input power is increased, successive amplifiers move into saturation one by one creating an approximation of the logarithm function.The output of a series of square law detectors is summed, converted into the voltage domain and buffered to drive the LOG OUT output. The HMC662LP3E provides a nominal logarithmic slope of +13 mV/dB and an intercept of -127 dBm at 18 GHz. Ideal as a log detector for high volume microwave radio and VSAT applications, the HMC662LP3E is housed in a compact 3x3 mm RoHS compliant SMT plastic package.Applications Point-to-Point Microwave Radio VSAT Wideband Power Monitoring Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) Test & Measurement

The HMC742A is a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier which operates from 70 MHz to 4 GHz, and can be programmed to provide from -19.5 dB attenuation, to 12 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The HMC742A delivers noise figure of 4 dB in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +39 dBm in any state. The dual mode gain control interface accepts either a three-wire serial input or a 6 bit parallel word. The HMC742A also features a user selectable power up state and a serial output for cascading other serially controlled Hittite components. The HMC742A is housed in an RoHS compliant 5x5 mm QFN leadless package, and requires minimal external components.Applications Cellular/3G Infrastructure WiBro / WiMAX / 4G Microwave Radio & VSAT Test Equipment and Sensors IF & RF Applications

The HMC772LC4 is a GaAs MMIC HEMT Low Noise Wideband Amplifier which operates between 2 and 12 GHz. The amplifier provides 15 dB of gain, 1.8 dB noise figure up to 12 GHz and output IP3 of +25 dBm, while requiring only 45 mA from a +4V supply voltage. The Psat output power of up to +15 dBm enables the LNA to function as a LO driver for many of Hittite's balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC772LC4 also features I/Os that are DC blocked and internally matched to 50 Ohms, making it ideal for SMT based high capacity microwave radio applications. The HMC772LC4 is housed in a RoHS compliant 4x4 mm QFN leadless ceramic package.Applications Wideband Communication Systems Surveillance Systems Point-to-Point Radio Point-to-Multi-Point Radios Military & Space Test Instrumentation

The HMC905LP3E is a SiGe BiCMOS low noise programmable frequency divider in a 3x3 mm leadless surface mount package. The circuit can be programmed to divide from N = 1 to N = 4 in the 400 MHz to 6 GHz input frequency range. The high level output power (up to 6 dBm single ended) with a very low SSB phase noise and 50% duty cycle makes this device ideal for low noise clock generation, LO generation and LO drive applications. Configurable bias and output power controls allow current consumption and output power control. The device incorporates a power down feature, good input to output isolation and fast start up time. The HMC905LP3E can be included into fast switching 'ping-pong' applications.APPLICATIONS LO Generation with Low Noise Floor Software Defined Radios Clock Generators Fast Switching Synthesizers Military Applications? Test Equipment Sensors

The HMC822LP6CE is a fully functioned Fractional-N Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) Frequency Synthesizer with an Integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The synthesizer consists of an integrated low noise VCO with a triband output, an autocalibration subsystem for low voltage VCO tuning, a very low noise digital Phase Detector (PD), a precision controlled charge pump, a low noise reference path divider and a fractional divider.The fractional synthesizer features an advanced delta-sigma modulator design that allows both ultra-fine step sizes and low spurious products. The phase detector (PD) features cycle slip prevention (CSP) technology to allow faster frequency hopping times. Ultra low in-close phase noise and low spurious also allows wider loop bandwidths for faster frequency hopping and low micro-phonics.For theory of operation and register map refer to the 'PLLs with Integrated VCO - RF VCOs' Operating Guide.Applications Cellular/4G Infrastructure Repeaters and Femtocells Communications Test Equipment CATV Equipment Phased Array Applications DDS Replacement? Very High Data Rate Radios

The HMC960LP4E is a digitally programmable dual channel variable gain amplifier. It supports discrete gain steps from 0 to 40 dB in precise 0.5 dB steps. It features a glitch free architecture to provide exceptionally smooth gain transitions. The device has matched gain paths which provide excellent quadrature balance over a wide signal bandwidth.The HMC960LP4E provides an SPI programmable input impedance of 100? differential or 400? differential (default).Externally controlled common mode output feature enables the HMC960LP4E to provide a flexible output interface to other parts in the signal path. Gain can be controlled via either a parallel interface (GC[6:0]) or via the read/write serial port (SPI).Housed in a compact 4x4mm (LP4) SMT QFN package, the HMC960LP4E requires minimal external components and provides a low cost alternative to more complicated switched amplifier architectures.Applications Baseband I/Q Transceivers Direct Conversion &?Low IF Transceivers Diversity Receivers ADC Drivers Adaptive Gain Control

The AD8314 is a complete low cost subsystem for the measurement and control of RF signals in the frequency range of 100 MHz to 2.7 GHz, with a typical dynamic range of 45 dB, intended for use in a wide variety of cellular handsets and other wireless devices. It provides a wider dynamic range and better accuracy than possible using discrete diode detectors. In particular, its temperature stability is excellent over the full operating range of -40?C to +85?C.The AD8314 is available in 8-lead MSOP and 8-lead LFCSP packages and consumes 4.5 mA from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. When powered down, the typical sleep current is 20 ?A.An evaluation board is available for this product and may be ordered using the following product number: AD8314-EVAL. Schematic and layout for this evaluation board is contained in the product datasheet.

The AD8314 is a complete low cost subsystem for the measurement and control of RF signals in the frequency range of 100 MHz to 2.7 GHz, with a typical dynamic range of 45 dB, intended for use in a wide variety of cellular handsets and other wireless devices. It provides a wider dynamic range and better accuracy than possible using discrete diode detectors. In particular, its temperature stability is excellent over the full operating range of -40?C to +85?C.The AD8314 is available in 8-lead MSOP and 8-lead LFCSP packages and consumes 4.5 mA from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. When powered down, the typical sleep current is 20 ?A.An evaluation board is available for this product and may be ordered using the following product number: AD8314-EVAL. Schematic and layout for this evaluation board is contained in the product datasheet.

The AD8342 is a high performance, broadband active mixer. It is well suited for demanding receive-channel applications that require wide bandwidth on all ports and very low intermodulation distortion and noise figure.The AD8342 provides a typical conversion gain of 3.7 dB with an RF frequency of 238 MHz. The integrated LO driver presents a 50 ? input impedance with a low LO drive level, helping to minimize the external component count.The differential high impedance broadband RF port allows for easy interfacing to both active devices and passive filters. The RF input accepts input signals as large as 1.6 Vp-p or 8 dBm (relative to 50 ?) at P1dB.The open-collector differential outputs provide excellent balance and can be used with a differential filter or IF amplifier, such as the AD8370, AD8375, AD8351, AD8352, or ADL5561. These outputs can also be converted to a single-ended signal using a matching network or a balun transformer. The outputs are capable of swinging 2Vp-p when biased to the VPOS supply rail.The AD8342 is fabricated on an Analog Devices, Inc., proprietary, high performance SiGe IC process. The AD8342 is available in a 16-lead LFCSP. It operates over a ?40?C to +85?C temperature range. An evaluation board is also available.APPLICATIONS Cellular base station receivers ISM receivers Radio links RF instrumentation