Hittite Microwave Corp.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication and military markets, has introduced the HMCAD1512, a  2/1 channel 8-bit ADC sampling at 450/900 MSPS. The HMCAD1512 is ideal for point-to-point microwave links and digital oscilloscopes.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets has launched the HMC835LP6GE, a wideband fractional-N PLL with integrated VCO that generates continuous fractional frequencies between 33 and 4100 MHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has released a new receiver (Rx) and transmitter (Tx) radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) chipset. Both the HMC1190LP6GE and HMC1197LP7FE are ideal for frequency conversion applications in wireless infrastructure equipment such as base transceiver stations, remote radio units, small cells and repeaters from 700 to 3500 MHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp. has recently reduced the list price of their HMC-C072, HMC-C076, HMC-C077, and HMC-C079 GaAs HBT ultra-low phase noise amplifier modules that are ideal for high performance applications in microwave radio, military & space, radar systems, test instrumentation and synthesizer applications from 1.5 to 12 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp., has launched two new power amplifier products which are ideal for microwave radio, EW, ECM and radar applications to 28 GHz. Also released is a unique wideband LNA which operates from 300 MHz to 20 GHz and is ideal for wideband multi-chip-module and subsystem applications.

The HMCAD1104is a 10-bit octal channel ADC which offers an industry best combination of low power and high performance. Operating at 65 MSPS, the HMCAD1104delivers a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of 61.6 dB. Hittite has also released the HMCAD5831LP9BE 3-bit ADC. This wideband ADC is targeted to extreme applications in radar, radio astronomy, and test and measurement equipment.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched HMC1048LC3B, a new double-balanced mixer product which is ideal for microwave and VSAT radios, sensors, test equipment and military & space applications.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has released a new Broadband High IP3 Downconverter RFIC which operates from 700 to 3500 MHz. The HMC1090LP3E is ideal for space constrained frequency conversion applications in wireless infrastructure equipment.

The HMC952 and the HMC952LP5GEare four stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC 2 W medium power amplifiers with temperature compensated on chip power detectors which operate between 9 and 14 GHz. These amplifiers provide 33 dB of gain, +35 dBm of saturated output power, and 27% PAE (Power Added Efficiency) from a +6 V supply.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the release of the May 2012 Selection Guide which summarizes over 1025 products including 21 new products.

Hittite Microwave Corp. has expanded its Broadband Time Delay/Phase shifter portfolio adding the HMC911LC4B, which is ideal for 10G, 40G RZ-DQPSK, 100G DWDM RZ Carver clock chain and skew adjustments in the fiber optic domain. The HMC911LC4B is a DC to 24 GHz Broadband Time Delay product that provides a continuously variable delay from 0 ps to 70 ps.

Hittite has launched two exciting new SMT packaged clock generators, the HMC1032LP6GE and the HMC1034LP6GE. Ideal for a wide range of high performance cellular/4G infrastructure, fiber optic and networking applications, these devices deliver best-in-class jitter and industry-leading phase noise floor.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced eight new SMT packaged PLLs with Integrated RF Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) which are ideal for Cellular Infrastructure, Broadband, LTE/4G and test equipment applications from 660 MHz to 5.1 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets is featuring a new set of octal 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters, the HMCAD1102, HMCAD1101 and HMCAD1100 which complements Hittite’s ultra low power ADC products.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two new SMT packaged high resolution 6-Bit and 7-bit Digital Attenuators which are ideal for automotive, broadband, cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, military and test & measurement equipment applications from DC to 6 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two new SMT packaged MMIC 5-Bit Digital Attenuators which are ideal for automotive, microwave radio, test equipment, military and space applications up to 33 GHz.

Hittite announces the release of the HMC6383 , a high-performance, flexible, direct conversion receiver (DCR) radio design platform that can be configured on-the-fly. Fully field programmable, the HMC6383 platform is designed to serve as a receiver subsystem building block for various applications including cellular basestations, microwave radio, adaptive IF strips, wireless LAN, software defined radio and test equipment.

Hittite has released the HMC720LC3C 1:2 Fanout Buffer, the HMC721LC3C XOR/XNOR gate, the HMC722LC3C AND/NAND/OR/NOR function, and the HMC723LC3C D-Type Flip Flop. These devices are designed to support data/clock rates up to 13 Gbps/13 GHz. The differential inputs to these devices are terminated with 50 Ohms to ground on chip, and may be either AC or DC coupled, while the differential outputs may be either AC or DC coupled.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets introduces five new SMT packaged MMIC Band-Pass Tunable Filters which are ideal for pre-selection applications in wideband test and measurement equipment, communication systems and electronic warfare (EW) subsystems up to 37.0 GHz.

Wideband LNAs for Microwave/mmWave Radio, Military & Test. Four New LNAs Support High Dynamic Range Applications from 1 to 36 GHz. Introducing four new GaAs pHEMT/HEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) which are ideal for microwave and millimeterwave radio, VSAT, military & space, test instrumentation and sensor applications from 1 to 36 GHz.

Hittite introduces four new SMT passive attenuator pads For DC to 25 ghz applications. These innovative SMT attenuator pads are the perfect solution for a wide range of applications including microwave radio, military subsystems, fiber optics, scientific instruments and sensor applications up to 25 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new GaAs HBT Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier module which is ideal for high performance applications in microwave radio, military & space, radar systems, test instrumentation and synthesizers from 6 to 12 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new passive GaAs MMIC Fundamental Mixer die, the HMC773, which will allow designers to address applications from 6 to 26 GHz. The HMC773 die is ideal for microwave radio, VSAT, military and space applications, test equipment and sensors.

Hittite Microwave Corp. offers a wideband GaAs pHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier die which is ideal for military EW, test & measurement equipment, and broadband telecom equipment applications up to 48 GHz. HMC1022 is a 0.25 W GaAs pHEMT MMIC amplifier which operates between DC and 48 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new GaAs pHEMT MMIC SP4T switch module which is ideal for use in microwave radio, VSAT, military & space, fiber optic and broadband test applications from DC to 20 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced three new SMT packaged GaAs pHEMT/HEMT MMIC low noise amplifiers (LNAs) which are ideal for microwave radio, VSAT, military & space, sensors and test instrumentation applications from 2 to 28 GHz.

Hittite has introduced the first product in the new automatic gain control product line. The HMC992LP5E combines a high performance analog voltage variable attenuator (VVA) core with a high speed power detector in a compact 5 x 5 mm plastic package to offer a complete, compact automatic gain controller (IF-AGC) solution.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new SMT packaged GaAs MMIC variable gain amplifiers (VGAs) which are ideal for VSAT, microwave radio, military, and test & measurement equipment applications from 5 to 27 GHz.

Hittite has introduced a new GaAs HEMT MMIC low noise amplifier die, the HMC-ALH508, which will allow designers to address E-band applications from 71 to 86 GHz. The HMC-ALH508 LNA die is ideal for automotive radar, military and space applications, wireless LANs, and ultra high capacity E-band communication systems.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new wideband power amplifier module for use in microwave radio, VSAT, military & space, fiber optic and broadband test equipment applications from 100 MHz to 20 GHz.

These miniature hermetically sealed modules feature 1.85 mm connectors, operate from -40°C to +70°C, and consume between 560 and 690 mW from a -3.3V DC supply. The HMC-C060, HMC-C061, HMC-C064 and the HMC-C065 exhibit propagation delays of less than 230 ps with only 2 ps of deterministic jitter and rise/fall times of less than 10 ps.

The HMC-C062 is a fanout buffer designed to support data transmission rates of up to 50 Gbps. The device can also operate with clock signals up to 30 GHz. The input is broadband from DC to 30 GHz. During normal operation, input data (or clock) is transferred to both output channels. Differential input signals to the HMC-C062 are terminated with 50 Ohms to ground on-chip, and may be either AC or DC coupled.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced the HMC-C070 MicroSynth™ product, which is a fully integrated broadband synthesizer module. Operating from 5.5 to 10.5 GHz, the HMC-C070 MicroSynth™ delivers excellent phase noise performance.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new series of GaAs HBT Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier modules which are ideal for high performance applications in microwave radio, military & space, radar systems, test instrumentation and synthesizers from 1.5 to 11 GHz.

Hittite launches industry leading commercial DRO product line. Targets X-band applications with -124 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 KHz offset. Introducing its first high performance dielectric resonator oscillator (DRO). An exciting new product, the HMC-C200 is one of the lowest phase noise X-band DRO products in the industry.

Expanded to provide a user friendly interface for programming Hittite's family of interface driver/controllers, digital attenuators, and variable gain amplifiers. This kit allows the designer to set desired attenuation & gain states, toggle between serial and parallel control modes, and construct custom serially clocked input signals.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched the HMC-T2100, a new, easy to implement 10 MHz to 20 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator which provides the highest output power, lowest harmonic levels and broadest frequency range compared with any signal generator in its class for only $7,998.00.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched the HMC-T2100B, the first battery powered, 10 MHz to 20 GHz Portable Synthesized Signal Generator. Designed to fulfill signal generation needs in the field or on the bench, and priced at only $14,998.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched the HMC-T2220, a new and easy to implement 10 MHz to 20 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator which provides the highest output power, lowest harmonic levels and broadest frequency range compared with any signal generator in its class for only $9,998.00.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is announcing our newest instrumentation product, the HMC-T2240. Priced at only $19,498.00, the HMC-T2240 is a 10 MHz to 40 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator which provides the highest output power, lowest harmonic levels and broadest frequency range compared with any signal generator of its size and cost.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has launched two new low cost, highly flexible RMS Power Detectors for RF power measurement/control in Cellular/3G, LTE/WiMAX/4G, broadband, test equipment and military applications between DC and 5.8 GHz.

The HMC451LP3E is a highly efficient, GaAs PHEMT MMIC medium power amplifier which operates from 5 to 18 GHz. The amplifier provides 18 dB of gain and +21 dBm of saturated output power at 18% PAE, while consuming only 120 mA from a +5 V supply.

The HMC614LP4E provides a "true RMS" representation of any RF/IF input signal and is ideally suited to wide bandwidth, wide dynamic range applications requiring repeatable power measurement over temperature; and especially where RF/IF waveshape and crest factor change with time.

Hittite Microwave offers the HMC614LP4E and the HMC714LP5E , the first single and dual integrated RMS power detectors capable of simultaneously measuring the instantaneous (RF envelope) power and true RMS power while providing a direct read of signal crest factor. Differential input sensing range is up to 72 dB to ±1 dB detection accuracy.

The HMC616LP3E, HMC617LP3E and HMC618LP3E are GaAs pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers which are rated from 175 to 660 MHz, 550 to 1200 MHz, and 1700 to 2200 MHz, respectively. These high linearity LNA MMICs deliver up to 24 dB gain and +37 dBm output IP3, with noise figure as low as 0.5 dB.

The HMC637 is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Power Amplifier chip which is rated from DC to 6 GHz, and delivers 14 dB gain, +30 dBm saturated output power, and +41 dBm output IP3. The HMC637 also delivers consistent output IP3 and excellent gain flatness of ±0.6 dB across its rated bandwidth.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a ceramic SMT packaged GaAs pHEMT SP4T (Single Pole, Four Throw) MMIC Switch which is ideal for industrial sensors, test and measurement, microwave radio, military EW and space applications from DC to 20 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has expanded its Power Detector product line to include a new Wideband Logarithmic Detector which is ideal for a wide range of applications including point-to-point microwave radio, VSAT, test & measurement and more.

The HMC663LC3 is a general purpose, double-balanced mixer that is housed in a 3x3 mm ceramic SMT package and can be used as an upconverter or downconverter. Optimized balun structures allow the HMC663LC3 to provide up to 42 dB of LO to RF and LO to IF isolation, while conversion loss is specified at only 8 dB across the frequency range of 6 to 12 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets has expanded its power detector product line by releasing a new 54 dB dynamic range, millimeterwave logarithmic detector capable of operation over a wide frequency range spanning 1 to 23 GHz.

Hittite's MMIC band pass filter chip tunes from 19 to 38 GHz with new tunable MMIC filter that occupies only 3 mm².  This analog voltage tuned, solid state MMIC filter is insensitive to environmental conditions, and represents a space saving alternative to mechanically tuned and MEMS based filter solutions.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two new wideband direct I/Q modulators which are ideal for automotive, broadband, cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, military and test & measurement equipment applications between 20 and 4000 MHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp. announces the release of a new market leading PLL chip set. The HMC983LP5E DC to 7 GHz Fractional-N divider and frequency sweeper and the HMC984LP4E digital phase-frequency detector and charge pump form a high performance PLL chip set solution targeted at PLL and frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) sweeper applications requiring ultimate performance.

The HMC680LP4E is a high linearity, CMOS/ TTL compatible digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA) which operates from 30 to 400 MHz, and can be programmed to provide from -4 dB to 19 dB of gain, in 1 dB steps. The HMC680LP4E is housed in a 4x4 mm QFN leadless package and delivers noise figure of 5 dB in its maximum gain state.

Hittite Microwave Corp., a of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced the HMC1023LP5E, a new addition to its IF/Baseband Processing integrated circuit product line.

The board of directors of Hittite Microwave Corp. announced Stephen G. Daly plans to step down as the company's chairman, president and chief executive officer at the end of the month. The board named Rick D. Hess as the company's next president and chief executive officer. The board also announced Franklin Weigold was named non-executive chairman of the board.

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of the two new literature pieces.

Hittite Microwave Corp., a supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication and military markets, has released a compact dual channel 32 Gbps Mach-Zehnder optical modulator driver to further expand its fiber optics portfolio to support the next generation of 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps metro and long-haul applications.

Hittite Microwave Corp. introduced a new successive detection log video amplifier (SDLVA) that operates over the full 1 to 20 GHz frequency range and carries a class 1A ESD rating (250 V HBM).

Hittite Microwave Corp., the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the release of the October 2012 Selection Guide which summarizes over 1050 products including 22 new products.

Hittite Microwave Corp. launched three new GaAs pHEMT MMIC power amplifiers which cover the 9 to 14 GHz frequency range and are ideal for microwave radio, military and space, SATCOM and test and measurement applications.

Hittite Microwave Corp., a supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication and military markets, announces the expansion of its clocks and timing product portfolio to include a clock divider and delay management IC. The HMC988LP3E provides user selectable divider and phase adjust functions and offers best in class phase noise performance as well as rise and fall times.

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Hittite Microwave Corp. will feature 24 new products at the 2012 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2012) and Exhibition held at the Palais des Congres, Montreal, Canada, June 19-21 2012. During the exhibition, these and other Hittite Microwave products will be on display. A live product demonstration area will showcase some of the company’s latest products in our 20’ x 30’ corporate exhibit, booth #1701.

Hittite Microwave Corp. announced the release of two new amplifier and three new mixer products that are ideal for microwave & millimeterwave radios, military sensors, test & measurement equipment and SatCom applications from 24 to 46.5 GHz.

Hittite Microwave Corp. has recently expanded its DC Power Conditioning product line with the new HMC980, a High Current, Active Bias Controller die ideal for amplifier power management.

Hittite Microwave Corp. announces the release of the highly integrated HMC6000/6001 silicon transceiver chipset which targets 60 GHz applications such as: metrocell/picocell backhaul, WiGig (IEEE 802.11ad) multi-Gbps solutions including wireless cable replacement (HDMI, USB 3.0, DisplayPort), wireless docking stations, video/magazine kiosks and wireless sensors.

Introduction to a highly integrated silicon chipset solution in recognition of important developments taking place in the 57 to 64 GHz band

Hittite Microwave Corp. has developed a new broadband time delay/phase shifter that is ideal for clock chain and skew adjustment in 10G-RZ, 40G/100G RZ-DQPSK fiber optic applications.