FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Dual output frequency range
fOUT = 12.17 GHz to 13.330 GHz
fOUT/2 = 6.085 GHz to 6.665 GHz
Output power (POUT): 10.5 dBm
Single-sideband (SSB) phase noise: −113 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
No external resonator needed
RoHS-compliant, 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-lead LFCSP: 25 mm²
APPLICATIONS
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HMC1167
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23
22
21
20
19
18
17
NC
NC
NC
VCC
NC
RFOUT
NC
NC
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NC
NC
GND
RFOUT/2
NC
NC
NC
NC
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Point to point and multipoint radios
Test equipment and industrial controls
Very small aperture terminals (VSATs)
NC
NC
NC
VTUNE
NC
NC
NC
NC
FEATURES
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Data Sheet
12.17 GHz to 13.33 GHz MMIC VCO with
Half Frequency Output
HMC1167
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC1167 is a monolithic microwave integrated circuit
(MMIC) voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that integrates a
resonator, a negative resistance device, and a varactor diode,
and features a half frequency output.
The output power is 10.5 dBm typical from a 5 V supply
voltage. The VCO is housed in a RoHS-compliant LFCSP and
requires no external matching components.
Because of the monolithic construction of the oscillator, the
output power and phase noise performance are excellent over
temperature.
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HMC1167
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................7
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Theory of Operation .........................................................................9
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Applications Information .............................................................. 10
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Evaluation Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ..................................... 11
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 11
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Packaging and Ordering Information ......................................... 12
Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................... 4
Outline Dimensions ................................................................... 12
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 12
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 5
Interface Schematics..................................................................... 6
REVISION HISTORY
1/16—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
HMC1167
SPECIFICATIONS
TA = −40°C to +85°C, VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
FREQUENCY
Range
Output Frequency (fOUT)
Half Output Frequency (fOUT/2)
Drift Rate
Pulling
Pushing
OUTPUT POWER (POUT)
RFOUT
RFOUT/2
Supply Current (ICC)
HARMONICS, SUBHARMONICS
1/2
3/2
Second
Third
TUNING
Voltage (VTUNE)
Sensitivity
Tune Port Leakage Current
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
SSB PHASE NOISE
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
Min
Typ
12.17
6.085
Max
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
13.33
6.665
GHz
GHz
MHz/°C
MHz p-p
MHz/V
Pulling into a 2.0:1 voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
At VTUNE = 5 V
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
mA
VCC = 4.75 V
VCC = 5.00 V
VCC = 5.25 V
1.2
2
2
7
−1
10.5
+4
175
200
220
15
+8
250
39
31
20
26
2
75
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
13
350
10
V
MHz/V
μA
dB
−82
−110
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
2
−86
−113
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VTUNE = 13 V
HMC1167
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
VCC
VTUNE
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Nominal Junction Temperature
(to Maintain 1 Million Hours Mean Time
to Failure (MTTF))
Nominal Junction Temperature (TA = 85°C)
Maximum Reflow Temperature (MSL3 Rating)
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ground Pad)
ESD Sensitivity
Human Body Model (HBM)
Field Induced Charged Device Model
(FICDM)
Rating
5.5 V dc
0 V to 15 V
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
135°C
116°C
260°C
29°C/W
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
ESD CAUTION
300 V (Class 1A)
300 V (Class II)
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Data Sheet
HMC1167
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30
29
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27
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NC
NC
NC
VTUNE
NC
NC
NC
NC
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HMC1167
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
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23
22
21
20
19
18
17
NC
NC
NC
VCC
NC
RFOUT
NC
NC
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT. HOWEVER, THESE PINS CAN BE CONNECTED TO
RF/DC GROUND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE DEVICE.
2. THE PACKAGE BOTTOM HAS AN EXPOSED METAL
PAD THAT MUST BE CONNECTED TO RF/DC GROUND.
13383-002
NC 9
NC 10
GND 11
RFOUT/2 12
NC 13
NC 14
NC 15
NC 16
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1 to 4, 6 to 10, 13 to 18, 20, 22 to
28, 30 to 32
5, 11
12
19
21
29
Mnemonic
NC
GND
RFOUT/2
RFOUT
VCC
VTUNE
EP
Description
No Connect. However, these pins can be connected to RF/dc ground without affecting
the performance of the device.
Ground. These pins must be connected to RF/dc ground.
Half Frequency Output. This pin is ac-coupled.
RF Output. This pin is ac-coupled.
Supply Voltage (5 V).
Control Voltage and Modulation Input. The modulation bandwidth is dependent on the
drive source impedance.
Exposed Pad. The package bottom has an exposed metal pad that must be connected
to RF/dc ground.
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HMC1167
Data Sheet
INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
13637-003
Figure 3. RFOUT Interface
Figure 6. VTUNE Interface
GND
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RFOUT/2
54pF
13637-007
RFOUT
Figure 7. GND Interface
Figure 4. RFOUT/2 Interface
VCC
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42pF
Figure 5. VCC Interface
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3nH
VTUNE
4pF
Data Sheet
HMC1167
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
300
14.5
14.0
5V
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
5V
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
275
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
13.5
13.0
12.5
12.0
11.5
250
225
200
175
11.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
125
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10.0
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
0
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Figure 11. Supply Current (ICC) vs. Tuning Voltage
7.25
14
5V
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
13
12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
Figure 8. Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
5V
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
7.00
11
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
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150
10.5
6.75
6.50
6.25
6.00
5.75
5.50
5.25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
5.00
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0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Figure 12. RFOUT/2 Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage
8
1000
5V
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
900
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
7
5V
6
700
600
500
400
300
5
4
3
2
1
200
0
100
–1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
11
12
13
–2
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0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
Figure 13. RFOUT/2 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage
Figure 10. Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage
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13
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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
800
SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)
1
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
Figure 9. Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage
0
0
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1
HMC1167
–60
0
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–65
–70
–75
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–40
–80
10kHz
–85
–90
–95
–100
–105
100kHz
–110
–115
–120
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (V dc)
12
13
–180
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. SSB Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency at VTUNE = 5 V
Figure 14. SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
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–160
–125
–130
5V
–20
13637-014
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Data Sheet
Data Sheet
HMC1167
THEORY OF OPERATION
The HMC1167 voltage controlled oscillator is a free running
voltage controlled frequency source. The output frequency is
controlled by applying a variable tune voltage to the VTUNE port.
Because VTUNE is varied from the lowest to the highest allowed
voltage, the VCO output frequency increases from the lowest to
the highest operating frequency. This VCO output frequency
change with the applied VTUNE input results in the VCO
frequency sensitivity characteristic (MHz/V). The VCO
frequency sensitivity is not constant and varies across the
tunable range.
The HMC1167 VCO covers the minimum to maximum
frequencies specified in this data sheet over the entire specified
temperature range, including the VCO frequency drift (MHz/°C).
For low phase noise operation, drive the VTUNE port from a
low noise voltage source; excessive noise on the VTUNE port
results in poor phase noise performance. The VTUNE port
modulation bandwidth is typically greater than 10 MHz.
To achieve optimum VCO phase noise performance when using
the HMC1167, it is important to use a low noise power supply
for VCC biasing. Because the VCO output frequency changes
with small changes in the VCC bias voltage (pushing), noise on
the VCC bias pin results in increased phase noise. Take care to
use low noise regulators, otherwise, bias line noise may corrupt
the low phase noise output of the HMC1167.
Internally, the RF output frequency is generated from a doubler
circuit. This generation results in an unwanted low level output
signal present at half the RFOUT frequency (RFOUT/2). If
necessary, this undesired spurious signal can be further filtered
on the customer application board using a filter. The RFOUT/2
output signal is available directly at the RFOUT/2 port. The
RFOUT/2 port is commonly used to drive a phase-locked loop
(PLL)/synthesizer for phase locking the HMC1167 output, if so
desired.
Lastly, the HMC1167 RFOUT port incorporates an internal
buffer amplifier to provide good output matching. The internal
buffer amplifier also isolates the VCO core from the output load
and minimizes the VCO frequency change with the changes to
the output load impedance (pulling).
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HMC1167
Data Sheet
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The HMC1167 serves as the local oscillator (LO) in microwave
synthesizer applications. The primary applications are point to
point microwave radios, military, radars, test and measurement,
as well as industrial and medical equipment. The low phase
noise allows higher orders of modulation and offers improved bit
error rates in communication systems, whereas the linear,
monotonic tuning sensitivity allows a stable loop filter design. The
higher output power minimizes the gain required to drive
subsequent stages. The half frequency output reduces the input
frequency to the prescaler without the addition of residual
phase noise to the input of the phase-locked loop synthesizer.
LOOP
FILTER
HOST
SCK
SDI
SEN
SYNTH
CP
RFOUT
RFOUT/2
REF
XREFP
VCO INPUT
Figure 16. Typical Application Diagram
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VTUNE
Data Sheet
HMC1167
13637-017
EVALUATION PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)
Figure 17. Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in an application uses RF circuit design
techniques. Ensure that the signal lines have 50 Ω impedance
and that the package ground leads and backside ground paddle
are connected directly to the ground plane.
Use a sufficient number of via holes to connect the top and
bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown in
Figure 17 is available from Analog Devices, Inc., upon request.
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 4. Bill of Materials for the EV1HMC1167LP5
Item
J1 to J4
J5, J6
C1 to C3
C4
C5 to C7
C8
U1
PCB1
1
2
Description
PCB mount SMA RF connectors
2 mm dc headers
100 pF capacitors, 0402 package
1000 pF capacitor, 0402 package
2.2 μF tantalum capacitors
0.01 μF capacitor, 0603 package
HMC1167 VCO
110225 evaluation board2
Circuit board material is Rogers 4350.
Reference this number when ordering the complete evaluation PCB.
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HMC1167
Data Sheet
PACKAGING AND ORDERING INFORMATION
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
5.10
5.00 SQ
4.90
0.30
0.25
0.18
1
24
0.50
BSC
3.95
3.80 SQ
3.65
EXPOSED
PAD
17
1.00
0.90
0.80
9
BOTTOM VIEW
3.50 REF
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.20 REF
SEATING
PLANE
PKG-000000
8
16
0.20 MIN
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
09-02-2015-A
TOP VIEW
0.45
0.40
0.35
PIN 1
INDICATOR
32
25
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VHHD-4.
Figure 18. 32-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
5 mm × 5 mm Body and 0.90 mm Package Height
(HCP-32-3)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
HMC1167LP5E
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
MSL Rating2
MSL3
Package Description
32-Lead LFCSP
Package Option
HCP-32-3
Quantity
HMC1167LP5ETR
−40°C to +85°C
MSL3
32-Lead LFCSP, 7” Tape and Reel
HCP-32-3
500
EV1HMC1167LP5
1
2
3
Evaluation Board
The HMC1167LP5E and HMC1167LP5ETR are RoHS-compliant parts.
See the Absolute Maximum Ratings section, Table 2.
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