RFVC1800

RFVC1800 RFVC1800 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 8 GHz to 12 GHz Package: 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.1 mm Product Description RFMD’s RFVC1800 wideband Voltage Controlled Oscillator is a GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC with integrated VCO core and RF output buffer. The part operates from a single +5 V supply for circuit bias and 0 to +13 V Vtune for frequency control. The RFVC1800 is in an RoHS Compliant, compact QFN 4 mm x 4 mm package that offers low phase noise and low power consumption. Features      Wideband Performance POUT +4 dBm Typ. External Resonator Not Required Single Bias Supply: +5 V at 55 mA Output Phase Noise: -93 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz Low Profile 4 mm x 4 mm QFN Package RoHS Compliant Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT InP HBT RF MEMS LDMOS    Applications  Military - Radar, Communications, ECM/IED Satcomm - Communication Modems Test Instrumentation Industrial/Medical Equipment    Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit GHz V mA V MHz/V dBm dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc MHz/V MHz pp dB MHz/°C pF °C/W Condition Recommended operating range. Frequency of Operation 8.0 12.0 4.75 5.00 5.25 Supply Voltage (VS) Supply Current 40 55 70 Tuning Voltage (Vtune) 0 13 Tuning Sensitivity 565 Output Power 2 4 Output Phase Noise at 10 kHz -66 Output Phase Noise at 100 kHz -93 2nd Harmonic -20 Frequency Pushing 90 Frequency Pulling (2:1 VSWR) 7 RF Output Return Loss 8 Frequency Drift Rate -0.7 Vtune port input capacitance 4 Thermal Resistance 75 Test Conditions: VS = 5 V, Freq = 8 GHz to 12 GHz, T = 25°C unless noted otherwise junction to paddle RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. DS100527 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 1 of 6 RFVC1800 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Device Operating Voltage (VS) Vtune (Vt) Power Dissipation at T = 85°C (Derate 13.3 mW/°C above T = 85°C) Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Rating 5.5 0 to +15 730 -40 to +85 -65 to +150 +140 Class 1A Unit V V mW °C °C °C Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. RoHS status based on EU Directive 2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS = 5.0 V unless otherwise noted) 2 of 6 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100527 RFVC1800 Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS = 5.0 V Unless otherwise noted) DS100527 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3 of 6 RFVC1800 Pin Out Pin 1-3, 5-11, 13, 17-24 4 12 14, 16 15 Paddle Function NC VTUNE VS GND RFOUT GND Description No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. VCO control voltage input. Supply voltage input for the VCO and Buffer stage. Pin internally bonded to package paddle. Connect to PCB ground. VCO RF output. Pin is internally DC-blocked. Exposed paddle on backside needs to be soldered to PCB ground. 4 of 6 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100527 RFVC1800 Evaluation Board Item U1 C1 C2 C3 R1 P1 J1 Description RFVC1800 CAP, 1000 pF, 0402 CAP, 4.7 uF, TANT-A CAP, 22 uF, TANT-D Jumper, 0 , 0402 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 4-Pin, 0.100” CONN, SMA, END LAUNCH Evaluation Board Layout DS100527 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 5 of 6 RFVC1800 Package Drawing. Notes: 1. Dimensions in mm. 2. Dimensions are for reference only. 3. Package body material: Alumina. 4. Lead and Paddle plating: Gold. Ordering Information Part Number RFVC1800S2 RFVC1800PCK-410 RFVC1800 Description 2pc sample bag Fully assembled evaluation board 10pcs or more 6 of 6 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100527