TG LPF 12GHz
About the TG LPF 12GHz PCB
TG LPF 12GHz is an open source PCB design by PA3AEF, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 19 × 19 mm, with 13 components from 8 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 8 capacitors, 3 inductors and 2 connectors.
From the project
Homebrew tracking generator for base-band, 6cm, 3cm and 12mm bands
The 3 cm module is the harmonic‑mode RF upconversion stage of the Tracking Generator. It reconstructs the analyzer’s 9.5–11.5 GHz sweep by combining:
- the analyzer’s 1st LO (LOSA = 4.905–5.905 GHz) - the analyzer’s internal IF = 310.7 MHz (harmonic 2 mode) - a TG‑generated IFTG = 310.7 MHz from an ADF4351 - a doubled version of the analyzer’s 1st LO (LO₂ = 9.81–11.81 GHz) for the HMC220 mixer
TG LPF 12GHz bill of materials (BOM)
13 components, 8 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONN_01X02 IN | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-H-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J1 |
| 1 | OUT | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-H-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J2 |
| 1 | 22NH 3n9 | L_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | L1 |
| 1 | 4n7 | L_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | L2 |
| 1 | 3n9 | L_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | L3 |
| 5 | 100NF 1pF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 1 | 330NF 1pF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 2 | 100NF 0pF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C7, C8 |
TG LPF 12GHz design files
The KiCad project lives in the PA3AEF/HP8562A-Tracking-Generator repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
TG LPF 12GHz: common questions
How big is the TG LPF 12GHz PCB?
The TG LPF 12GHz measures 19 × 19 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 0.79 mm thick.
How many components are on the TG LPF 12GHz?
13 components, from 8 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the TG LPF 12GHz design files?
From the PA3AEF/HP8562A-Tracking-Generator repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the TG LPF 12GHz design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which PA3AEF chose for the repository.
