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

[djl]

I checked the Hittite/AD part at Mouser, $21 and change. Problem is, 
they have a few, but it is marked obsolete/discontinued. Also, a 
devilish package to work with. . .


On 2022-07-08 22:19, Mike Monett via time-nuts wrote:
> 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
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