Compare RF frequency dividers and microwave prescalers by input frequency range, division ratio, input signal level, output requirements and DC supply. Use the model table and matching datasheet to evaluate a 6 GHz RF prescaler for your design. Confirm both the lower and upper input-frequency limits of the selected model, together with the required operating conditions.
| Part Number | Start Frequency (MHz) | Stop Frequency (MHz) | Function Divider Ratio | RF Input Power (dBm) | Output Power (dBm) | 100 KHz SSB Phase Noise (dBm/Hz) | DC Power (Volt) | DC Power (mA) | |
| HD32547 | 200 | 6000 | ÷6 | -12 to +12 | -1 | -144 | 12 | 100 | Download |
| HD32548 | ÷10 | -1.5 | Download | ||||||
| HD32549 | ÷12 | 0 | Download | ||||||
| HD32550 | ÷20 | =+2 | 95 | Download | |||||
| HD32551 | 500 | ÷45 | 0 | 85 | Download | ||||
| HD32552 | ÷50 | Download | |||||||
| HD32553 | ÷85 | Download | |||||||
| HD32554 | ÷100 | -1.5 | Download | ||||||
| HD32555 | ÷165 | Download | |||||||
| HD32556 | ÷200 | Download | |||||||
| HD32557 | ÷325 | -1 | Download | ||||||
| HD32558 | ÷400 | -1.5 | Download | ||||||
| HD32559 | ÷635 | -1 | Download | ||||||
| HD32560 | ÷1275 | Download | |||||||
| HD32561 | ÷1280 | Download |
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Include the following requirements in your inquiry, along with the model number if known, to support review against the relevant datasheet.
State the minimum and maximum input frequencies and the required division ratio or output-frequency range. Identify the frequency limits of the next stage and whether the input frequency changes during operation.
Specify the input signal level, required output level and waveform, and interface impedances. Include the available supply voltage, current budget and any connection or package constraints.
Describe any phase-noise or jitter requirements and their measurement conditions. Include the operating temperature range, mounting constraints and any environmental qualification or test documentation required for your application.
Start with your input-frequency range and the output frequency needed by the next stage. For a fixed divide-by-N device, output frequency is input frequency divided by N. Compare the complete input range with the selected model’s specifications, rather than checking only its highest frequency.
Include the model number in your inquiry so the quotation can refer to the same division ratio and datasheet.
Divide each end of your required input-frequency range by the proposed ratio and compare the resulting output range with the next stage. Also verify the selected prescaler’s input-frequency and signal-level limits. A suitable ratio alone does not establish electrical compatibility.
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Send the model number, if known, input-frequency range, input signal level and required division ratio or output-frequency range. Include the output interface, DC supply, temperature range, quantity and timing, plus any phase-noise or jitter requirement and its measurement conditions.