SERIES PLS
Millimeter-Wave Technology & Solutions
P HASE L OCKED S YNTHESIZER
F E ATURES :
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Small Size, Low Cost, Simple to use
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Low Phase Noise
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Auto-sensing Internal or External 10MHz
Reference
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Can be utilized as a synthesizer, or a
fixed frequency oscillator
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14.6 to 211GHz
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Pair with an Active Multiplier Chain
(AMC) for waveguide bands
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Open Collector Lock Detect
A PPLIC ATIONS :
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PLDRO/YIG Replacement
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Test and instrumentation sources
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Drivers for multipliers
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Local oscillators for radar, radiometer,
and telecommunication transmitters and
receivers
D ESCRIPTION
Millitech series PLS Phase Locked Synthesizers
provide a cost effective phase locked source in
multiple bands between 14.6 and 211.2GHz.
Ideally suited for Millitech’s Active Multiplier
Chains (series AMC), these compact sources
cover many popular millimeter-wave frequency
bands.
The PLS can be locked to an external 10MHz
reference, or to an internal oscillator for use as a
system building block. The internal EEPROM
can be programmed at Millitech to allow for a
fixed frequency oscillator or a simple terminal
driven RS-232 interface allows for the user to
perform a non-volatile frequency change.
Applications include millimeter wave frequency
extension for antenna ranges, test measurement
equipment, and L.O. sources for a variety of
applications.
PLS-05, -08, -10, -15, and -28 series combines
with Millitech AMC-XX for a Phase-locked
source covering the respective waveguide band.
PLS-KU series does not include Active Multiplier
Chain.
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E LECTRI C AL S PECIFIC ATIONS
Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Reference Input
Specification
PLS-KU-R-001
PLS-KU-R-002
14.6 to 16.4 GHz
15.6 to 17.6 GHz
-78 dBc/Hz
-75 dBc/Hz
-96 dBc/Hz
-124 dBc/Hz
-78 dBc/Hz
-75 dBc/Hz
-96 dBc/Hz
-124 dBc/Hz
Comment
No AMC
User specified in 10 MHz steps.*
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
>15 dBm
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
Lock Detect Output
Temp
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
695mA @ 9V AND 5mA @ 15V
+15VDC
Power
700 mA
available
*Smaller step sizes are available upon request. Contact Millitech for details.
Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Reference Input
Lock Detect Output
Temp
Power
Specification
PLS-28-R-001
PLS-28-R-002
29.2 to 32.8 GHz
31.2 to 35.2 GHz
-72 dBc/Hz
-72 dBc/Hz
-69 dBc/Hz
-69 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-118 dBc/Hz
-118 dBc/Hz
See Plot Below
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
+15VDC
+9VDC
5 mA
1.5A
Comment
Includes x2 multiplier
User specified in 20 MHz steps.
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
Single Supply Available 1.5A @
+15V available
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Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Reference Input
Lock Detect Output
Temp
Power
Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Reference Input
Lock Detect Output
Temp
Power
Specification
PLS-15-R-001
PLS-15-R-002
58.4 to 65.6 GHz
62.4 to 70.4 GHz
-66 dBc/Hz
-66 dBc/Hz
-63 dBc/Hz
-63 dBc/Hz
-84 dBc/Hz
-84 dBc/Hz
-112 dBc/Hz
-112 dBc/Hz
See Plot Below
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
+15VDC
+9VDC
5 mA
1.35A
Specification
PLS-10-R-001
PLS-10-R-002
87.6 to 98.4 GHz
93.6 to 105.6 GHz
-62 dBc/Hz
-62 dBc/Hz
-59 dBc/Hz
-59 dBc/Hz
-80 dBc/Hz
-80 dBc/Hz
-108 dBc/Hz
-108 dBc/Hz
See Plot Below
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
+15VDC
+9VDC
5 mA
1.3A
Comment
Includes x4 multiplier
User specified in 40 MHz steps.
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
Single supply available 1.35A @
+15VDC
Comment
Includes x6 multiplier
User specified in 60 MHz steps.
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
Single supply available 1.4A @
+15VDC
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Consult Factory for Availability
Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Specification
PLS-08-R-001
PLS-08-R-002
116.8 to 131.2 GHz
124.8 to 140.8 GHz
-60 dBc/Hz
-57 dBc/Hz
-78 dBc/Hz
-106 dBc/Hz
-60 dBc/Hz
-57 dBc/Hz
-78 dBc/Hz
-106 dBc/Hz
Comment
Includes x8 multiplier
User specified in 80 MHz steps.
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
TBD dBm
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
Reference Input
Lock Detect Output
Temp
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
TBD mA @ 9V
5mA @ 15V
Power
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
Contact Millitech for more
information
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Consult Factory for Availability
Parameter
Model
Frequency Range
Typical Phase Noise
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
Output Power
Reference Input
Lock Detect Output
Temp
Power
Specification
PLS-05-R-001
PLS-05-R-002
175.2 to 196.8 GHz
187.2 to 211.2 GHz
-56 dBc/Hz
-53 dBc/Hz
-74 dBc/Hz
-102 dBc/Hz
-56 dBc/Hz
-53 dBc/Hz
-74 dBc/Hz
-102 dBc/Hz
Comment
Includes x12 multiplier
User specified in 120 MHz
steps.
Room Temp
Or 20logN of the reference;
whatever is worse
TBD dBm
SMA
10 MHz
>0 dBm into 50 ohms
+5V Pull-up, Open Collector Output
-40°C to +50°C operation
TBD mA @ 9V
5mA @ 15V
Internal reference is optional.
The internal reference disables
when an external reference is
present. Internal reference
stability is < 5 ppm.
See schematic below
Contact Millitech for more
information
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Notes:
1. The units must be heat sunk to keep the case temperature at or below +50°C.
2. All testing will be at room temperature.
3. The maximum DC input current is 100 mA above the typical values.
4. Lock Detect Output has internal pull-up resistor to 5V, with diode protection so that the lock detect output can
be pulled up to a higher voltage. Multiple PLS’s can have their lock detect outputs wire OR’d.
Schematic of Internal Lock Detect Circuit
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T YPIC AL P ERFORM ANCE
PLS-28 Series
PLS-15 Series
PLS-10 Series
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O UTLI NE D R AWI NG
Consult Factory
H OW T O O RDER
Specify Model Number, Reference Type, Initial Center Frequency, and Version
PLS-XX-R-00X
XX = Output Waveguide
R = Reference Type
KU = Ku SMA
E = External Only
28 = WR-28
I = Internal Only
15 = WR-15
A = Auto-Sensing
10 = WR-10
08 = WR-08
05 = WR-05
Waveguide Band
Ku SMA
WR-28
WR-15
WR-10
WR-08
WR-05
X=1
14.6 to 16.4GHz
29.2 to 32.8GHz
58.4 to 65.6GHz
87.6 to 98.4GHz
116.8 to 131.2GHz
175.2 to 196.8GHz
X=2
15.6 to 17.6GHz
31.2 to 35.2GHz
62.4 to 70.4GHz
93.6 to 105.6GHz
124.8 to 140.8GHz
187.2 to 211.2GHz
Example: To order a Phase Locked Synthesizer capable of 60 GHz Phase-Locked Oscillator that
defaults to the external reference but automatically switches to the internal reference, specify
PLS-15-A-001.
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
If a specific fixed frequency is desired, Millitech can program that frequency into the PLS before the PLS is
shipped. All frequency information is non-volatile.
PLS-KU series does not include AMC, attenuator, mounting plate, or coaxial cable.
Contact Millitech about the availability of PLS-05 and PLS-08.
Applications Example: 94 GHz VNA Extension
MUP-10
MUP-10
93-95 GHz
DRA-10
X6
AMP-10
FBI-10
AMC-10
LNA-10
AMC-10
X6
PLS-KU-A-001
2-4 GHz
2-4 GHz
6 GHz VNA
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Applications Example: 60 GHz Communications Receiver
GOA-15
RF
IF
Modem
LO
LNA-15
FBI-15
X4
AMC-15
10MHz Reference
PLS-15-E-001
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PLS-KU-E-001
Applications Example: 35 GHz Doppler Radar
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