RFVC1802 RFVC1802 Wideband MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier 4GHz to 8GHz 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 VTUNE for frequency control. The RFVC1802 is a RoHS compliant, compact QFN, 4mm x 4mm package that offers low phase noise and low power consumption. Package: QFN, 4mm x 4mm x 1.1mm Features ■ Wideband Performance ■ POUT +4.0dBm Typ. ■ External Resonator Not Required ■ Single Bias Supply: +5V at 53mA ■ Output Phase Noise: -99dBc/Hz at 100kHz ■ Low Profile 4mm x 4mm QFN Package Applications ■ Military - Radar, Communications, ECM/IED ■ Satcomm - Communication Modems ■ Test Instrumentation ■ Industrial/Medical Equipment Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFVC1802S2 Sample bag with 2 pieces RFVC1802SB Bag with 5 pieces RFVC1802SQ Bag with 25 pieces RFVC1802SR 7" Reel with 100 pieces RFVC1802TR7 7" Reel with 750 pieces RFVC1802TR13 13" Reel with 2500 pieces RFVC1802PCK-410 Populated evaluation board with 2 piece sample bag RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. ® DS140506 ® RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 6 RFVC1802 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit 5.5 V Device Operating Voltage (VS) VTUNE (VT) 0 to +20 V 80 mA Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature Range -65 to +150 °C +140 °C Device Operating Current Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Caution! ESD sensitive device. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU, halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, <1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony solder. 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. Class 0 Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ VS = 5V, Freq = 4GHz to 8GHz, T = 25°C unless noted otherwise. General Performance Frequency of Operation 4.0 Supply Voltage (VS) 4.75 Supply Current 40 Tuning Voltage (VTUNE) 0 8.0 GHz 5.00 5.25 V 53 70 mA 18 V Tuning Sensitivity 270 MHz/V Output Power 4.0 dBm Output Phase Noise at 10kHz -74 dBc/Hz Output Phase Noise at 100kHz -99 dBc/Hz 2nd Harmonic -20 dBc Frequency Pushing 15 MHz/V Frequency Pulling (2:1 VSWR) 3 MHz pp RF Output Return Loss 10 dB -0.6 MHz/°C VTUNE Port Input Capacitance 4 pF Thermal Resistance 45 °C/W Frequency Drift Rate Condition Max Recommended operating range. Junction to paddle RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140506 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 2 of 6 RFVC1802 Typical Evaluation Board Performance (VS = 5.0V, unless noted) RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140506 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 3 of 6 RFVC1802 Pin Out Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1-3 N/C 4 VTUNE 5-11 N/C No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. 12 VS Supply voltage input for the VCO and Buffer stage. 13 N/C No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. 14 GND Pin internally bonded to package paddle. Connect to PCB ground. 15 RFOUT 16 GND Pin internally bonded to package paddle. Connect to PCB ground. 17-24 N/C No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. PADDLE GND Exposed paddle on backside needs to be soldered to PCB ground. No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground. VCO control voltage input. VCO RF output. Pin is internally DC-blocked. RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140506 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 4 of 6 RFVC1802 Package Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) Notes: 1. Dimensions are for reference only. 2. Package body material: Alumina. 3. Lead and paddle plating: Au, 30µm minimum. Recommended PCB Layout RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140506 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 5 of 6 RFVC1802 Evaluation Board Schematic Evaluation Board Layout Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) Item Description U1 RFVC1802 C1 CAP, 1000 pF, 0402 C2 CAP, 4.7µF, TANT-A C3 CAP, 22µF, TANT-D R1 Jumper, 0Ω, 0402 P1 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 4-Pin, 0.100” J1 CONN, SMA, END LAUNCH RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140506 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 6 of 6