For Immediate Release

Ideal for both Commercial & Military SATCOM

Chelmsford, MA 04/14/2014 -

Hittite Microwave Corporation, a world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new Ka-Band Block Upconverter with HPA. The HMC7056 has 65 dB of conversion gain. It's dual input IF is 1 to 2 GHz at 0 dBm typical and is upconvertered to 29 to 31 GHz at a linear output power of 37 dBm.

The HMC7056 has internal local oscillators that require a 100 MHz reference and utilizes a dual upconversion scheme to ensure no phase inversion and maximum spurious rejection. Other attributes include; digital gain control, thermal monitoring and gain compensation, PA Enable and an output isolator to ensure excellent output VSWR.

The upconverter and the high power amplifier (HPA) can be sold as separate units. The upconverter has SMA inputs and a 2.9 mm output connector. The HPA has a 2.9 mm input connector and WR28 waveguide output. The HPA utilizes GaAs MMIC technology. The individual HPA operates at 5 volts and draws 14 amps. The unit is designed for conduction cooling. Its operating temperature range is -20 °C to +80 °C.

All connectorized module products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company's e-commerce site or via direct purchase order. Released data sheets are available on-line at www.hittite.com

Hittite Microwave Corporation is an innovative designer and manufacturer of high performance integrated circuits, or ICs, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for technically demanding digital, RF, microwave and millimeterwave applications covering DC to 110 GHz. The Company's standard and custom products apply analog, digital and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies, which are used in a wide variety of wireless / wired communication and sensor applications for Automotive, Broadband, Cellular Infrastructure, Fiber Optics & Networking, Microwave & Millimeterwave Communications, Military, Test & Measurement, and Space markets. The Company is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

PR Contact: Beth McGreevy, MarCom Manager beth.mcgreevy@hittite.com

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