HEROTEK GC100RC Comb Harmonic Generator | Step Recovery Diode RF Source
The Herotek GC100RC is an RF/microwave comb generator / noise source / harmonic generator module used in high-frequency electronics. It’s designed around a step recovery diode to generate a series of harmonic signals from a fundamental input frequency — useful in test and measurement, frequency synthesis, and multiplier circuits.
Key Technical Specs
Type: RF / Microwave comb generator / noise source (step recovery diode based)
Input Frequency: 100 MHz nominal
Operating Frequency Range: ~100 MHz up to ~18 GHz
Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR (Max): ≤ 2:1
Max Input Power: ~1 W (varies by unit/vendor)
Mounting: Panel / coaxial with SMA connectors (male/female options)
Operating Temperature: ~-55 °C to +95 °C
No external bias required (for many units)
Typical Uses
Frequency multipliers and synthesizers
Impulse & broadband signal sources
Built-in-self-test (BIST) signal generation
General RF test & measurement applications
Related models and parameters
| MODEL | INPUT FREQ. | MAX INPUT | MINIMUM OUTPUT POWER PER PICKET (dBm) | OUTLINE | ||||
| (MHz) | VSWR | UP to 4 GHz3 | 4-8 GHz | 8-12.4 GHz | 12.4-18 GHz | 18-26 GHz | ||
| GC100** | 100 | 2:01 | -10 | -20 | -30 | -40 | ----- | C,L,Y |
| GC200** | 200 | 2:01 | -5 | -15 | -25 | -35 | ----- | C,L,Y |
| GC250** | 250 | 2:01 | 0 | -10 | -20 | -30 | ----- | C,L,Y |
| GC500** | 500 | 2:01 | 5 | -5 | -15 | -20 | ----- | C,L,Y |
| GC1000** | 1000 | 2:01 | 5 | 0 | -10 | -15 | ----- | C,L,Y |
| GC0526** | 500 | 2:01 | 5 | -5 | -15 | -20 | -40 | C,L,Y |
| GC1026** | 1000 | 2:01 | 5 | 0 | -10 | -15 | -35 | C,L,Y |
| GC1526** | 1500 | 2:01 | 5 | 0 | -5 | -10 | -25 | C,L,Y |
| GC2026** | 2000 | 2:01 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -10 | -20 | C,L,Y |
Herotek is an established American manufacturer of RF and microwave components. Its product range covers frequencies from DC to 75GHz, and its product line includes detectors, amplifiers, limiters, PIN switches, signal generators, etc. CORE is a distributor for HEROTEK's products,If you need to know more about and purchase DELTA inductor products, you can consult CORE customer service or fill out the RFQ.
