HMC587LC4B

HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Typical Applications Low noise wideband MMIC VCO for applications such as: • Industrial/Medical Equipment • Test & Measurement Equipment • Military Radar, EW & ECM Features Wide Tuning Bandwidth Pout: +5 dBm Low SSB Phase Noise: -95 dBc/Hz @100 kHz No External Resonator Needed Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 55 mA RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm SMT Package 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT Functional Diagram General Description The HMC587LC4B is a wideband GaAs InGaP 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 +18 volts. The HMC587LC4B VCO operates from a single +5V supply, consumes only 55 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 = +25° C, Vcc = +5V Parameter Frequency Range Power Output SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset Tune Voltage (Vtune) Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5.0V) Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +18V) Output Return Loss 2nd Harmonic Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) Pushing @ Vtune= +5V Frequency Drift Rate 7 -15 4 15 0.8 0 40 0 Min. Typ. 5.0 - 10.0 5 -95 -65 18 75 10 Max. Units GHz dBm dBc/Hz dBc/Hz V mA μA dB dBc MHz pp MHz/V MHz/°C 9 - 166 For 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 HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V 12 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) +25 C +85 C -40 C Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C 12 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Vcc= 4.75V Vcc= 5.00V Vcc= 5.25V 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) +25 C +85 C -40 C Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 10 8 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT) +25 C +85 C -40 C SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage 0 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 10 kHz 100 kHz Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V 0 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 2 10 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) For 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 9 - 167 HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc Vtune Junction Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (derate 12.5 mW/°C above 85°C) Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) Storage Temperature +5.5 Vdc 0 to +22V 135 °C 625 mW 80 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT Operating Temperature Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER Ni. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 9 - 168 For 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 HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number 1 - 3, 5 - 11, 13, 17 - 24 Function Description No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground. Performance will not be affected. Interface Schematic N/C 4 Vtune Control Voltage and Modulation Input. Modulation bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. See “Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varactor Tuned VCO” application note. 9 12 Vcc Supply Voltage Vcc= +5V 14, 16 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be RF & DC grounded. 15 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled) For 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 9 - 169 VCOs & PLOs - SMT HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Evaluation PCB 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108648 [1] Item J1 J2 J3 C1 C2 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, Johnson PCB Mount SMA Connector, SRI DC Header 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 4.7 μF Capacitor, Tantalum HMC587LC4B VCO 108646 Eval Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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 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. 9 - 170 For 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 HMC587LC4B v00.1105 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 10 GHz Notes: 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT For 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 9 - 171