MAOC-009270 -PKG003 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 12.2 – 13.8 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • 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 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Preliminary: Rev. V2P Block Diagram Description The MAOC-009270-PKG003 is an InGaP HBTbased 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. Pin Designations 1 Pin Function Pin Function 1 N/C 17 N/C 2 N/C 18 N/C 3 N/C 19 Fo 4 N/C 20 N/C 5 N/C 21 VCC Primary Applications 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 Fo/2 28 N/C 13 N/C 29 VTUNE 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. The MTTF is 1,000,000 hours at a 150ºC junction temperature. Point-to-Point Radio Point-to-Multipoint Radio Communications Systems Low Phase Noise Applications Ordering Information Part Number Package MAOC-009270-TR0500 Tape & Reel, 500 pieces 14 N/C 30 N/C MAOC-009270-TR1000 Tape & Reel, 1000 pieces 15 N/C 31 N/C MAOC-009270-SMB003 Sample Board 16 N/C 32 N/C 1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAOC-009270 -PKG003 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 12.2 – 13.8 GHz Preliminary: Rev. V2P Electrical Specifications: Tc = 25°C, ZL=50 Ω, VCC = 5V Min. Parameter Fo Frequency Range -75 RF Port, 100KHz Offset -105 Vctrl Supply Current Control Current Leakage Output Return Loss Harmonics/Subharmonics Vcc=Vbuff=Vctrl=5V 1 Frequency Drift Rate (Sensitivity to Temperature) Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 V Icc + Ibuff 170 mA Vctl=13V 2 mA RF Port 3 RF/2 Port 6 RF Port, ½Fo 18 RF/2 Port, 2Fo 12.8 17.6 Vcc=Vbuff=Vctrl=5V Pushing (Sensitivity to Supply Voltage) dBc/Hz 13 RF Port, VSWR = 1.95:1 to 2.25:1 Pulling (Sensitivity to Match) dBm 5 RF Port, 10KHz Offset Tune Voltage RF Port 15 RF/2 Port 1 RF Port 1.2 RF/2 Port 0.6 dB dBc MHz pk-pk MHz/V MHz/ºC Static Sensitivity Parameter Absolute Maximum VCC (VCO & Buffer) +6V Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC 3. 6.5 RF/2 Port Vcc=Vbuff=Vctrl=5V GHz 6.1 - 6.9 RF Port SSB Phase Noise Units Max. 12.2 - 13.8 Fo/2 Output Power across operating frequency range 2. Typ. 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 devices. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Typical Supply Current VCC (Volt) IVCO (mA) Vbuffer (V) Ibuffer (mA) 5 130 5 40 ESD Rating: 200 Volts 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAOC-009270 -PKG003 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 12.2 – 13.8 GHz Preliminary: Rev. V2P Typical Performance Curves: VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C (unless otherwise indicated) 7.5 15.0 -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC 14.6 14.2 7.3 6.9 Frequency (GHz) 13.8 Frequency (GHz) -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC 7.1 13.4 13.0 12.6 6.7 6.5 6.3 12.2 6.1 11.8 5.9 11.4 5.7 5.5 11.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 14 1 2 3 4 5 15.0 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 7.5 4.75V 5.00V 5.25V 14.6 14.2 7.3 4.75V 5.00V 5.25V 7.1 13.8 6.9 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 7 Figure 2: Frequency vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF/2 Port Figure 1: Frequency vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF Port 13.4 13.0 12.6 6.7 6.5 6.3 12.2 6.1 11.8 5.9 11.4 5.7 5.5 11.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Control Voltage (V) Control Voltage (V) Figure 3: Frequency vs. Control Voltage and Supply Voltage - RF Port Figure 4: Frequency vs. Control Voltage and Supply Voltage - RF/2 Port 15 15 14 14 -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC 13 12 -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC 13 12 11 11 Output Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) 6 Control Voltage (V) Control Voltage (V) 10 9 8 7 6 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Control Voltage (V) Figure 5: Output Power vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF Port 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Control Voltage (V) Figure 6: Output Power vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF/2 Port 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 14 MAOC-009270 -PKG003 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 12.2 – 13.8 GHz Preliminary: Rev. V2P Typical Performance Curves: VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C (unless otherwise indicated) 1.0 1.0 0.9 -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC 0.9 0.8 Control Sensitivity (GHz/V) Control Sensitivity (GHz/V) 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 Control Voltage (V) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Control Voltage (V) Figure 8: Frequency Sensitivity vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF/2 Port Figure 7: Frequency Sensitivity vs. Control Voltage and Temperature - RF Port -60 0 -70 -20 -80 SSB Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) SSB Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) 4 -90 -100 -110 -120 -40 -60 -80 -40ºC 25ºC 85ºC -100 -120 10KHz offset -130 -140 100KHz offset -140 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Control Voltage (V) Figure 9. Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Control Voltage and Offset Frequency 14 -160 2 10 103 104 105 Frequency Offset (Hz) 106 Figure 10. Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Frequency Offset (Vctrl = 5V) 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 107 MAOC-009270 -PKG003 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 12.2 – 13.8 GHz Preliminary: Rev. V2P Lead Free 5mm 32-Lead PQFN Dimensions are in mm (inches) Sample Board VTU VBUF VCC J1 GND GND 808424_B C3 C4 C5 C2 C1 RFout RFout/2 Tyco Electronics Component Value Case Size Manufacturer C1, C3, C4 100 pF 0402 Murata C2 0.1 μF 0402 Murata C5 10 μF 1206 AVX 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.