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HMC-DK008

Serial/Parallel USB Interface Kit for Digital Attenuators, Interface Drivers & VGAs

Product Details

User's Manual
Quick Start Guide
ECCN: EAR99

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Description

The HMC-DK008 Serial / Parallel USB Interface Designer's kit enables users to interface with Hittite's family of digital attenuators and variable gain amplifiers. This kit includes PC compatible software that generates a Graphical User Interface (GUI) allowing the user to:

  • Set the attenuation / gain state of the
    HMC attenuator / amplifier
  • Observe the serial data, clock, latch &
    reset signals sent to the HMC device
  • Switch between serial and parallel control modes
  • Monitor and control active bits in parallel mode
  • Construct custom serial signals to send to
    the HMC device

Contents

The HMC-DK008 Designer's Kit includes:

  • Serial / Parallel USB Interface Board
  • 12" 18 Pin Flat Ribbon Cable
  • 6' USB A Male to USB B Male Cable
  • Serial / Parallel USB Interface Software CD-ROM

Directions / Technical Support

Consult the HMC-DK008 User's Manual for installation and operation directions. For any additional questions or concerns, contact HMC Applications via email at apps-support@hittite.com or phone at 978-250-3343.

Current Software Revision: 1.04

Driver Installation:
Before running the SPUI software for the first time, install all necessary hardware drivers.

Go to the following website: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm

Choose the latest driver version for Windows. See User Manual for complete driver installation instructions.

The HMC-DK008 Supports:

Part Number
Freq. (GHz)
Part Type
Function
Package
DC - 6
Attenuator
4-Bit Digital
LP4
DC - 3
Attenuator
6-Bit Digital
LP4
DC - 6
Attenuator
6-Bit Digital
LP4
DC - 6
Attenuator
6-Bit Digital
LP4
0.05 - 0.5
Attenuator
6-Bit Digital
LP4
0.7 - 3.7
Attenuator
5-Bit Digital
LP4
0.7 - 3.8
Attenuator
5-Bit Digital
LP4

10 Mbps
Interface
6-Bit Switch Driver / Controller
G32
10 Mbps
Interface
6-Bit Switch Driver / Controller
LP5

DC - 6
Variable Gain Amplifier
6-Bit Digital
LP5
DC - 1
Variable Gain Amplifier
6-Bit Digital
LP5
DC - 1
Variable Gain Amplifier
6-Bit Digital
LP5
DC - 4
Variable Gain Amplifier
6-Bit Digital
LP5
0.7 - 2.7
Variable Gain Amplifier
6-Bit Digital
LP5
DC - 4
Variable Gain Amplifier
Dual 6-Bit Digital, Serial Control
LP6C