HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
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MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Divide-by-16 for: • VSAT Radio • Point to Point/Multipoint Radio • Test Equipment & Industrial Controls • Military End-Use • Automotive Radar
Features
Pout: +12 dBm Phase Noise: -95 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ. No External Resonator Needed Single Supply: +5V @ 220 mA 24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 9 mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E are GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs. The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E integrate resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes and feature a divide-by-16 output. T he VCO’s phase noise performance is excellent over temperature, shock, and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic structure. Power output is +12 dBm typical from a +5V supply voltage. Prescaler function can be disabled to conserve current if not required. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged in a leadless QFN 4 x 4 mm surface mount package.
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Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vcc1, Vcc2, Vcc3 = +5V
Parameter Frequency Range Power Output SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT Tune Voltage Supply Current Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V) Output Return Loss Harmonics/Subharmonics Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) Pushing @ Vtune= 5V Frequency Drift Rate 1/2 3/2 3 26 37 13 80 2.3 Vtune Icc 2 180 220 RFOUT RFOUT/16 +9 -7 Min. Typ. 23.8 - 24.8 +12 -4 -95 13 260 10 +15 -1 Max. Units GHz dBm dBm dBc/Hz V mA μA dB dBc dBc MHz pp MHz/V MHz/°C
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HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
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MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
26 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 25.5 25 24.5 24 23.5 23 22.5 22 0
Vcc=4.75V Vcc=5.0V Vcc=5.25V
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
26 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 25.5 25 24.5 24 23.5 23 22.5 22
+25 C +85 C -40 C
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C +85 C -40 C
Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
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SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
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9
+25 C +85 C -40 C
6
3
0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
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MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-60 -65 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
0 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 -140 -160 3 10
+25 C +85 C -40 C
-70 -75 -80 -85 -90 -95 -100 -105 -110 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10kHz offset 100kHz offset
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4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Divide-by-16 Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
1.625 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Divide-by-16 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
0
1.562
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-2
-4
1.5
+25 C +85 C -40 C
-6
+25 C +85 C -40 C
1.437
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1.375 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2 Vtune Junction Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C) (derate 28 mW/C above 85 °C Thermal Resistance Storage Temperature Operating Temperature ESD Sensitivity (HBM) 5.5 V 0 to 15V Max. 135 °C 1.4 W 36 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V) 4.75 5.0 5.25 Icc (mA) 200 220 240
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
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MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Outline Drawing
NOTES: 11. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN. 4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
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Package Information
Part Number HMC533LP4 HMC533LP4E Package Body Material Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Lead Finish Sn/Pb Solder 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 MSL1
[1]
Package Marking [3] H533 XXXX H533 XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number 1, 15, 17, 21, 23 Function GND Description Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF/DC ground. Interface Schematic
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RFOUT/16
Divided-by-16 Output
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HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
v00.0405
MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
3, 4
VCC2, VCC3
Supply voltage for prescaler. If prescaler is not required, these pins may be left open to conserve 100 mA of current
5-14, 18, 19, 24
N/C
No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/ DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
16
RFOUT
RF output (AC coupled).
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20 VCC1 Supply Voltage, +5V
VCOS - SMT
22
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance.
Typical Application Circuit
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HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E
v00.0405
MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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VCOS - SMT
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 106651 [1]
Item J1 - J2 J3 J4 - J5 C1 - C2 C3 C4 -C5 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector 2.92 mm PCB mount k-connector 2 mm DC Header 4.7 μF Tantalum Capacitor 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. HMC533LP4 / HMC533LP4E VCO 106546 Eval Board
The circuit board used in the final application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and backside ground slug 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.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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