MAOC-010334 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 8.4 - 9.25 GHz Features Rev. V3 Block Diagram Low Phase Noise Wide Tuning Range Divide-by-Two Output Integrated Buffer Amplifier Excellent Temperature Stability +5V Bias Supply Lead-Free 5 mm 32-Lead PQFN Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 (PIN 1) 24 2 23 3 22 4 21 5 20 Description 6 19 The MAOC-010334 is an InGaP HBT-based voltage controlled oscillator for frequency generation. No external matching components are required. This VCO is easily integrated into a phase lock loop using the divide-by-two output. The extremely low phase noise makes this part ideal for many radio applications including high capacity digital radios. 7 18 8 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pin Designations2 The MAOC-010334 primary applications are Point-to-Point Radio, Point-to-Multipoint Radio, Communications Systems, and Low Phase Noise applications. Pin Function Pin Function 1 N/C 17 N/C 2 N/C 18 N/C 3 N/C 19 RF The 5 mm PQFN package has a lead-free finish that is RoHS compliant and compatible with a 260ºC reflow temperature. The package also features low lead inductance and an excellent thermal path. 4 N/C 20 N/C 5 N/C 21 VCC 6 N/C 22 N/C 7 VBUFFER 23 N/C 8 N/C 24 N/C 9 N/C 25 N/C 10 N/C 26 N/C 11 N/C 27 N/C 12 RF/2 28 N/C 13 N/C 29 VTUNE 14 N/C 30 N/C 15 N/C 31 N/C 16 N/C 32 N/C Ordering Information1 Part Number Package MAOC-010334-TR0500 500 piece reel MAOC-010334-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAOC-010334-001SMB Sample Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. Connecting all N/C pins to RF/DC Ground in the layout is also recommended. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAOC-010334 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 8.4 - 9.25 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA=+25°C, VCC = VBUFFER = 5.0 V3, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Output Power RF Port, 8.4 - 9.25 GHz RF/2 Port, 4.2 - 4.625 GHz dBm 6 0 10 3 — SSB Phase Noise RF Port, 10 KHz Offset RF Port, 100 KHz Offset dBc/Hz — -88 -115 — Harmonics/Subharmonics VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, 1/2 Fo RF Port, 2 Fo dBc — -21 -28 — Pulling (Sensitivity to Match) VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, VSWR = 1.95:1 to 2.25:1 MHz pk-pk — 7 — Pushing (Sensitivity to Supply Voltage) RF Port, VTUNE = 5 V RF/2 Port, VTUNE = 5 V MHz/V — 4 2 — Frequency Drift Rate (Sensitivity to Temperature) RF Port, 8.4 - 9.25 GHz RF/2 Port, 4.2 - 4.625 GHz MHz/ºC — 0.75 0.3 — Output Return Loss RF Port, 8.4 - 9.25 GHz RF/2 Port, 4.2 - 4.625 GHz dB — 6 9 — Tuning Sensitivity @ RF Port VTUNE = 5 V GHz/V — 0.14 — Supply Current I TOTAL (ICC + IBUFFER) ICC IBUFFER mA — — — 168 150 18 195 165 30 Tune Voltage VTUNE V 2 — 13 Tuning Current Leakage VTUNE = 13 V µA — 7 10 3. VCO can operate over the 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply voltage range. Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5,6 2 Parameter Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage (VCC & VBUFFER) +5.5 Vdc VTUNE 0 to +15 Vdc Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC Case Temperature (TC) (measured @ exposed pad) +100ºC Junction Temperature7 +135ºC 4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 135°C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + Өjc * (V * I) Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 35° C/W. a) For TC = 25°C, TJ = 54.4°C @ 5 V, 168 mA b) For TC = 85°C, TJ = 115.3°C @ 5 V, 173 mA Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these Class 1B devices. ESD Rating: Class 1B M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAOC-010334 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 8.4 - 9.25 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 10.0 5.0 4.8 +25°C -40°C +85°C 9.5 +25°C -40°C +85°C 4.6 9.0 4.4 4.2 8.5 4.0 8.0 7.5 3.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3.6 0 1 2 3 4 Tuning Voltage (V) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF Port Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF/2 Port 5.0 10.0 4.8 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 9.5 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 4.6 9.0 4.4 4.2 8.5 4.0 8.0 7.5 3.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3.6 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 20 20 +25°C -40°C +85°C 15 10 5 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) +25°C -40°C +85°C 15 10 0 5 Tuning Voltage (V) Tuning Voltage (V) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAOC-010334 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 8.4 - 9.25 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 1.0 1.0 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0.8 10 11 12 13 14 0.0 0 1 2 3 Tuning Voltage (V) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage RF Port Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Frequency Offset RF Port (VTUNE = 5V) 0 -50 10/100 kHz offset @ +25ºC 10/100 kHz offset @ -40ºC 10/100 kHz offset @ +85ºC -60 -20 -60 10 kHz -80 +25°C -40°C +85°C -40 -70 -80 -90 -100 -100 -120 100 kHz -110 -140 -120 -130 4 -160 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tuning Voltage (V) 11 12 13 14 -180 102 103 104 105 106 Frequency Offset (Hz) 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 107 MAOC-010334 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 8.4 - 9.25 GHz Sample Board Rev. V3 Parts List Component Value Case Size C1 100 pF 0402 C2, C3, C4 0.1 µF 0402 C5 10 µF Tantalum 1206 Lead-Free 5 mm 32-Lead PQFN† YYWW OC0334 LLLLLL NOTES: 1. Reference JEDEC MO-220-VHHD-5 for additional dimensional and tolerance information. 2. All dimensions shown as in/mm. 3. Reference S2083 application note for PCB footprint information. † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298