RFVC1802 Wideband MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier, 4GHz to 8GHz
RFVC1802
WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER, 4GHZ TO 8GHZ
Package: QFN, 4mmx4mmx1.1mm
Frequency and Output Power versus V TUNE (V S =5V, T=25°C)
10
Evaluatio n Board
7 Freq Pout 6 5 4 P OUT (dBm) 3 2 1 0 0 2 4 6 8 V TUNE (V) 10 12 14 16 18
Features
9 8 7 Freq (GHz) 6 5 4 3
Wideband Performance
POUT =+4.0dBm Typical External Resonator Not Required Single Bias Supply: +5V at 53mA Output Phase Noise: -99dBc/Hz at 100kHz Low Profile 4mmx4mm QFN RoHS Compliant
Applications
Military - Radar, Communications, ECM/IED Satcomm - Communication Modems Test Instrumentation Industrial/Medical Equipment
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
RFMD’s RFVC1802 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 RFVC1802 is a RoHS Compliant, compact QFN, 4mmx4mm package that offers low phase noise and low power consumption.
Ordering Information
RFVC1802S2 2 pc Sample Bag RFVC1802PCK-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board RFVC1802 5 pcs or more
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
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GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT
GaN HEMT BiFET HBT LDMOS
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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=4GHz to 8GHz, T=25°C unless noted otherwise.
4.0 4.75 40 0 270 4.0 -74 -99 -20 15 3 10 -0.6 4 45 5.00 53
8.0 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
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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)
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Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS =5.0V unless otherwise noted)
Frequency versus VTUNE
10 9 8 7 6
Output Power versus VTUNE
10 8 6
Frequency (GHz)
Output Power (dBm)
4 2 0
5 4 3 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
-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
-50 -70
Phase Noise at 100kHz Offset versus Frequency
-60
-80
-70
-90
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
-80
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
-100
-90
-110
-100
T=-40C T=25C T=85C
4 5 6 7 8
-120
T=-40C T=25C T=85C
4 5 6 7 8
-110
-130
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Modulation Sensitivity versus Frequency
500 450 400 350 25 30
Pushing versus Frequency
20
Mod Sense (MHz/V)
300 250 200 150 100 50 0 4 5 6 7 8 10
Pushing (MHz/V)
15
T=-40C T=25C T=85C
5
T=-40C T=25C T=85C
4 5 6 7 8
0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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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
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Evaluation Board Schematic
Item U1 C1 C2 C3 R1 P1 J1
Description RFVC1802 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
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Evaluation Board Layout
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Package Drawing
Notes: 1. Dimensions in mm. 2. Dimensions are for reference only. 3. Package body material: Alumina. 4. Lead and Paddle plating: Gold.
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