RFVC1801S2

RFVC1801 Wideband MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier, 5GHz to 10GHz RFVC1801 WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 5GHZ TO 10GHZ Package: QFN, 4mmx4mmx1.1mm Frequency and Output Power versus V TUNE (VS=5V, T=25°C) 12 6 Evaluation Board Features      11 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 0 Freq Pout -1 -2 Wideband Performance POUT =+3dBm Typical External Resonator Not Required Single Bias Supply: +5V at 52mA Output Phase Noise: -96dBc/Hz at 100kHz Low Profile 4mmx4mm QFN RoHS Compliant Freq (GHz) 8 7 6 5 4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 POUT (dBm)   Applications  V TUNE (V) Military - Radar, Communications, ECM/IED Satcomm - Communication Modems Test Instrumentation Industrial/Medical Equipment Functional Block Diagram  Product Description RFMD’s RFVC1801 wideband Voltage Controlled Oscillator is a GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC with integrated VCO core and RF output buffer. The part operates from a single +5V supply for circuit bias and 0V to +18V V TUNE for frequency control. The RFVC1801 is a RoHS Compliant, compact QFN, 4mmx4mm package that offers low phase noise and low power consumption.   Ordering Information RFVC1801S2 2 pc Sample Bag RFVC1801PCK-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board RFVC1801 5 pcs or more Optimum Technology Matching® Applied  DS100615 GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT BiFET HBT LDMOS 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. 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 8 RFVC1801 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Device Operating Voltage (VS) VTUNE (VT) Device Operating Current Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Rating 5.5 0 to +20 80 -40 to +85 -65 to +150 +140 Class 0 Unit V V mA °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 EUDirective2002/95/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. Parameter Overall Frequency of Operation Supply Voltage (VS) Supply Current Tuning Voltage (V TUNE) Tuning Sensitivity Output Power Output Phase Noise at 10kHz Output Phase Noise at 100kHz 2nd Harmonic Frequency Pushing Frequency Pulling (2:1 VSWR) RF Output Return Loss Frequecy Drift Rate VTUNE Port Input Capacitance Thermal Resistance Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition VS =5V, Freq=5GHz to 10GHz, T=25°C unless noted otherwise. 5.0 4.75 40 0 390 3 -72 -96 -20 18 5 9 -0.7 4 45 5.00 52 10.0 5.25 70 18 GHz V mA V MHz/V dBm dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc MHz/V MHz pp dB MHz/°C pF °C/W Junction to paddle Recommended operating range 2 of 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100615 RFVC1801 Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS =5.0V unless otherwise noted) Supply Current versus VTUNE 60 58 56 54 Current (mA) 52 50 48 46 44 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 T=-40C T=25C T=85C VTUNE (V) DS100615 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 8 RFVC1801 Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS =5.0V unless otherwise noted) Frequency versus VTUNE 12 11 10 9 10 8 6 4 Output Power versus VTUNE Frequency (GHz) 8 7 6 5 4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Output Power (dBm) 2 0 -2 T=-40C T=25C T=85C -4 -6 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 T=-40C T=25C T=85C 16 18 VTUNE (V) VTUNE (V) Phase Noise at 10kHz Offset versus Frequency -40 -70 Phase Noise at 100kHz Offset versus Frequency -50 -80 -60 -90 Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) -70 Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) -100 -80 -110 -90 T=-40C T=25C T=85C 5 6 7 8 9 10 -120 T=-40C T=25C T=85C 5 6 7 8 9 10 -100 -130 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Modulation Sensitivity versus Frequency 600 30 Pushing versus Frequency 500 25 400 20 Mod Sense (MHz/V) 300 Pushing (MHz/V) 15 200 10 100 T=-40C T=25C T=85C 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 T=-40C T=25C T=85C 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 4 of 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100615 RFVC1801 Pin 1-3, 5-11, 13, 17-24 4 12 14,16 15 Paddle Function NC Description No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. VTUNE VS GND RFOUT GND 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. Pin Out DS100615 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 8 RFVC1801 Evaluation Board Schematic   Item U1 C1 C2 C3 R1 P1 J1 Description RFVC1801 CAP, 1000pF, 0402 CAP, 4.7uF, TANT-A CAP, 22uF, TANT-D Jumper, 0 , 0402 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 4-Pin, 0.100” CONN, SMA, END Launch 6 of 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100615 RFVC1801 Evaluation Board Layout   DS100615 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 7 of 8 RFVC1801 Package Drawing Notes: 1. Dimensions in mm. 2. Dimensions are for reference only. 3. Package body material: Alumina. 4. Lead and Paddle plating: Gold. 8 of 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS100615