[time-nuts] DIY Low offset Phase Noise Analyzer (Erik Kaashoek)

[Mike Monett]

To Bob kb8tq. You wrote:

> Hi

> The noise floor of the double balanced mixer (used as a phase
> detector at 100 MHz) is in the -165 go -170 dbc / Hz range. I've
> used the parts you are talking about. Their floor is *way* higher.

> Bob

I stated the MC100EP140 would not match the Hittite HMC984LP4E. It has 
-231 dBc/Hz noise.

-231 dBc is *way* lower than -170 dbc. About 60 dB lower.

You might be interested in trying it. Only $13.25 at Arrow:

https://octopart.com/search?q=HMC984LP4E

Thanks,

Mike