Synthesizers

Microsemi-RFIS offers a variety of frequency synthesizers designed for applications where small step size, low phase-noise, broad tuning range, and low power consumption are required. These products are designed to meet the demanding requirements of field portable SatCom terminals, control links for UAVs, and test/measurement applications. Our capability includes both YIG and VCO based designs to provide system designers a cost vs. performance option. The lowest phase noise available on the market is achieved through the use of our permanent magnet Mini- and Micro-YIG oscillators. These YIG synthesizers are an ideal replacement for PLDROs and offer optimal spectral purity with broad tuning ability. For those instances where lower cost, less DC power consumption, and more relaxed phase noise requirements exist, VCO synthesizer options can be provided. Standard frequencies range from C-Band to Ku-Band, but higher frequencies into the millimeter-wave range can be achieved by cascading an Microsemi-RFIS multiplier at the output of the synthesizer.

Features

• YIG and VCO-Based Synthesizers
• Frequency capability to 18 GHz
• Wide tuning range up to ± 1 GHz
• W/G and Coax Connector Options

YIG Synthesizers

• Phase noise:
  • 100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
  • 128 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz
• Single and multi-loop configurations
• Robust microphonic & phase hit performance
• Environmental Screening (ESS)
• Hermetic Packaging Available