Frequency Multiplier Keeps Subharmonics Under -60 dBc

July 23, 2009

To satisfy radio transceivers and satellite-communications systems in both commercial and military applications, EM Research has announced the MX series. This X2 active frequency multiplier with integrated output filter produces subharmonics that are typically under -60 dBc. Customer-selected frequency outputs are available from 10 to 30 GHz in bandwidths to 20 percent.

The MX series features 7 to 10 dB nominal conversion gain, a 0 to +7 dBm input level, and output power of +7 to +10 dBm. The unit has more than 20 dB of output-input isolation as well as typical harmonics below -30 and spurs under -80 dBc. It operates from +5 VDC (+12 VDC optional). Operating over a temperature range of -30 to +70C, the MX series comes in a modular package measuring 0.96 x 0.80 x 0.43 in. with removable SMA connectors.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.