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Frequency Multiplier: CY2-143+

January 28, 2016

DG1847Mini-Circuits’ CY2-143+ is an ultra-wideband MMIC frequency doubler, converting input frequencies from 2 to 7 GHz into output frequencies from 4 to 14 GHz. Its wide output range makes this model suitable for broadband systems as well as a wide variety of narrowband applications. Utilizing GaAs HBT technology, the multiplier comes housed in a tiny 4 x 4 x 1mm MCLP package and offers excellent repeatability, low inductance, good thermal efficiency, and low cost.

The Big Deal

  • Ultra-wideband, output from 4 to 14 GHz
  • Wide input power range, +12 to +18 dBm
  • Low conversion loss, 12 dB
  • Good fundamental and harmonic suppression:
  • F1, 30 dBc; F3, 32 dBc
  • Tiny size, 4 x 4 x 1mm
  • Low cost

 Key Features

Feature

Advantages

Broadband, 4 to 14 GHz output

With an output frequency range spanning 4 to 14 GHz, this multiplier supports broad­band applications such as defense and instrumentation as well as a wide range of nar­rowband system requirements.

Low conversion loss, 12 dB typ.

With a low conversion loss, CY2-143+ produces higher output power, reducing the need for amplification.

Excellent fundamental and harmonic suppression:

• F1, 30 dBc

• F3, 32 dBc

• F4, 17 dBc

Reduces spurious signals and the need for additional filtering.

Wide input power range,

+12 to +18 dBm

Wide input power signal range accommodates different input signal levels while still maintaining a low conversion loss.

4 x 4mm, 24 lead MCLP package

Low inductance, repeatable transitions, and excellent thermal contact to the PCB

Low cost

Provides an easy, cost-effective solution for generating high-frequency signals from a lower frequency signal source.

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