MAOC-009872 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 11.0 – 11.8 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-009872 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-009872 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 Ordering Information1 11 N/C 27 N/C Part Number Package 12 RF/2 28 N/C MAOC-009872-TR0500 500 piece reel 13 N/C 29 VTUNE MAOC-009872-TR1000 1000 piece reel 14 N/C 30 N/C MAOC-009872-001SMB Sample Board 15 N/C 31 N/C 16 N/C 32 N/C 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-009872 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 11.0 – 11.8 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VCC = VBUFFER = 5 V3, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Output Power RF Port, 11.0 - 11.8 GHz RF/2 Port, 5.5 - 5.9 GHz dBm 5 2 7 5 — SSB Phase Noise RF Port, 10 kHz Offset RF Port, 100 kHz Offset dBc/Hz — -83 -112 — Harmonics/Subharmonics VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, 1/2 Fo RF/2 Port, 2Fo dBc — -20 -9 — Pulling (Sensitivity to Match) VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, VSWR = 1.95:1 to 2.25:1 MHz pk-pk — 11.0 — Pushing (Sensitivity to Supply Voltage) RF Port, VTUNE = 5 V RF/2 Port, VTUNE = 5 V MHz/V — 5 2.5 — Frequency Drift Rate (Sensitivity to Temperature) RF Port, 11.0 - 11.8 GHz RF/2 Port, 5.5 - 5.9 GHz MHz/ºC — 0.8 0.5 — Output Return Loss RF Port, 11.0 - 11.8 GHz RF/2 Port, 5.5 - 5.9 GHz dB — 3 5 — Tuning Sensitivity @ RF Port VTUNE=5 V GHz/V — 0.19 — Supply Current I TOTAL (ICC + IBUFFER) ICC IBUFFER mA — — — 165 145 20 195 165 30 Tune Voltage VTUNE V 2 — 13 Tuning Current Leakage VTUNE=13 V µA — 5 10 3. VCO can operate over the 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply voltage range. Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5 2 Parameter Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage (VCC & VBUFFER) +5.5 Vdc VTUNE 0 to +15 Vdc Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC Operating Temperature6 -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 = 53.9°C @ 5 V, 165 mA b) For TC = 85°C, TJ = 114.8°C @ 5 V, 170 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: 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-009872 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 11.0 – 11.8 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 13.0 Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 6.6 12.5 6.4 +25°C -40°C +85°C 12.0 6.0 5.8 11.5 5.6 11.0 5.4 10.5 5.2 10.0 5.0 4.8 9.5 9.0 +25°C -40°C +85°C 6.2 4.6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4.4 0 1 2 3 4 Tuning Voltage (V) Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF Port 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF2 Port 6.4 12.5 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 12.0 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 6.2 6.0 5.8 11.5 5.6 11.0 5.4 10.5 5.2 10.0 5.0 4.8 9.5 4.6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4.4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) Tuning Voltage (V) Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF2 Port Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 14 16 12 14 +25°C -40°C +85°C 12 8 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) +25°C -40°C +85°C 10 10 0 6 6.6 13.0 9.0 5 Tuning Voltage (V) -2 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-009872 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 11.0 – 11.8 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 1.0 Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF2 Port 1.0 0.8 +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 10 11 12 13 14 0.0 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0 1 2 3 4 Tuning Voltage (V) Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage RF Port -60 100 KHz offset 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 -20 -40 -90 -60 -100 -80 -110 -100 -120 -120 -130 -140 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 +25°C -40°C +85°C -160 10 2 10 3 Tuning Voltage (V) 5 120 4 80 3 40 2 0 1 1 2 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 Temperature Drift - RF Port 160 0 10 Frequency Offset (Hz) Pushing - RF Port 4 7 Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Frequency Offset RF Port (VTUNE = 5V) -80 -40 6 0 10 KHz offset -70 -140 5 Tuning Voltage (V) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) 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-009872 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 11.0 – 11.8 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 OC9872 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