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HMC6380LC4B
v02.0915
WIDEBAND VCOs - SMT
WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER
8.0 - 16.0 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
Low Noise wideband MMIC VCO is ideal for:
Wide Tuning Bandwidth
• Industrial/Medical Equipment
Pout: +6 dBm
• Test & Measurement Equipment
Low SSB Phase Noise: -92 dBc/Hz @100 kHz
• Satcom
No External Resonator Needed
• Military Radar, EW, & ECM
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 75 mA
Ceramic Leadless SMT Package: 16 mm²
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC6380LC4B is a wideband MMIC Voltage
Controlled Oscillator which incorporates the resonator,
negative resistance device, and varactor diode. Output
power and phase noise performance are excellent
over temperature due to the oscillator’s monolithic
construction. The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning
voltage from 0 to +23V. The HMC6380LC4B VCO
operates from a single +5V supply, consumes only
75 mA of current, and is housed in a RoHS compliant
SMT package. This wideband VCO uniquely combines
the attributes of ultra small size, low phase noise, low
power consumption, and wide tuning range.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +40 °C to + 85 °C, Vcc = +5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Power Output
Typ.
2
Units
6
9
dBm
GHz
SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset
-64
-50
dBc/Hz
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset
-92
-85
dBc/Hz
SSB Phase Noise @ 1 MHz Offset
-120
-110
dBc/Hz
75
85
mA
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5V)
Tune Voltage (Vtune)
0
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +23V)
Tuning Sensitivity
3
Max.
8.0 - 16.0
200
450
23
V
100
µA
600
MHz/V
Output Return Loss
10
dB
2nd Harmonic
-11
dBc
3rd Harmonic
-25
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
28
MHz pp
Vcc Pushing, Frequency = 16 GHz
55
MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate
0.5
MHz/°C
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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18
10
17
9
16
8
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
0
7
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0
2
6
+25C
+85C
10
12
+25C
-40C
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage
8
14
16
18
20
22
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
+85C
-40C
Supply Current
600
85
83
500
81
79
Icc (mA)
400
300
200
77
75
73
71
69
100
67
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
65
22
0
2
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
+25C
+85C
-40C
6
8
+ 25C
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+ 85C
- 40C
Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +10V
-10
-40
-20
-50
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
4
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-110
-120
-120
-130
-130
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
+25C 10kHz
+25C 100kHz
+25C 1MHz
4
4
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
WIDEBAND VCOs - SMT
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
+85C 10kHz
+85C 100kHz
+85C 1MHz
-40C 10kHz
-40C 100kHz
-40C 1MHz
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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8.0 - 16.0 GHz
WIDEBAND VCOs - SMT
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc, +25C
Vcc (V)
Icc (mA)
4.75
5.0
5.25
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc
+5.5 V
69
Vtune
-1 to +25V
75
Storage Temperature
-65 °C to +150 °C
79
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
ESD Sensitivity (FICDM)
Class C3
Reliability Information
Junction Temperature To Maintain
1 Million Hour MTTF
135 °C
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = 85 °C)
119 °C
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to GND paddle, 5V supply)
97 °C/W
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to + 85 °C
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50
MICROINCHES MINIMUM, NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC6380LC4B
RoHS-compliant Ceramic SMT Package
Gold Flash Over
Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking [2]
H6380
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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8.0 - 16.0 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
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Pin Number
Function
Description
1 - 3, 5 - 11,
13, 17 - 24
N/C
No internal connection. These pins may be connected
to RF/DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
4
Vtune
Control voltage and modulation Input. Modulation bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. .
12
Vcc
Supply voltage, Vcc= +5V
15
RFOUT
14, 16
Paddle
GND
Interface Schematic
RF output (AC coupled)
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be connected to RF & DC ground.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC6380LC4B
v02.0915
WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER
8.0 - 16.0 GHz
WIDEBAND VCOs - SMT
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108648-HMC6380LC4B
Item
Description
J1
RF Connector, SMA
J2
RF Connector, SMA
J3
DC Header
C1
1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2
4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1
HMC6380LC4B
PCB [2]
108646 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[1]
The circuit board used in the application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed ground paddle should
be connected directly to the ground plane similar
to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes
should be used to connect the top and bottom
ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350
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For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC6380LC4B
v02.0915
WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER
8.0 - 16.0 GHz
WIDEBAND VCOs - SMT
Notes:
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For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D