Model # LCFS1064 LCFS1064-DEMO 6.6 GHz to 10 GHz Frequency Synthesizer Low Phase Noise in a Lower Cost Package Features • Low Phase Noise: -89 dBc/Hz (100 kHz offset) • Internal Reference Oscillator (External Optional at No Extra Charge) • No User Programming Required • Integrated Microcontroller Look-up Table • Frequency Tripler • EAR99, RoHS Compliant • DEMO Board available upon request API Technologies’ Model LCFS1064 frequency synthesizer combines a monolithic integer-n microwave synthesizer, a reference oscillator and a microcontroller to provide an economical frequency source solution. Complex serial register programming is not required. A built-in lookup table in the microcontroller allows for simplified frequency programming with a dual 8-bit binary frequency selection word. Either parallel or serial programming can be accommodated. A Demo or Evaluation board can be ordered as an LCFS1064-DEMO. The LCFS1064 synthesizer is RoHS compliant, however there is a lead based solder used in the construction of the Demo Board (if the DEMO Board is requested). Technical Specifications Parameter Maximum (No Damage) Ratings Typical Min/Max 6.6 GHz to 10 GHz 6.6 GHz to 10 GHz Output Power +0 dBm - Internal Input Reference Frequency 40 MHz - Step Size 20 MHz - -71 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz -71 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz -89 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz -118 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz -141 dBc/Hz @ 10 MHz - 3.3 volt logic - Locking Speed 80 µsec - Spurious -40 dBc - Harmonics -20 dBc - 1.75:1 2.0:1 DC Supply Voltage +5 volts (+/- 2%) volts DC Supply Current 200 mA Frequency Accuracy Frequency Range SSB Phase Noise Digital Lock Indicator Output VSWR Storage Temperature -55°C to +125°C Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C DC Voltage +7 volts Note: Typical values are measured at 25°C, but not guaranteed. Mechanical & Electrical Parameter Specification --- Specification Temperatures (Min/Max) -55°C to +85°C ± 2 PPM --- Housing Size 0.800” L x 0.800” W x 0.130” H Frequency Aging ± 1 PPM --- Housing Drawing LC800 Frequency vs. Temperature ± 2 PPM --- Package Type Surface Mount Rev Date: 4/15/2015 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 1 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LCFS1064 Typical Performance LCFS1064-DEMO Output Power (dBm) (dBm) (dBc/Hz @ 10 GHz) Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz Frequency (GHz) Offset from the Carrier Notes 1. Specifications labeled “min.” or “max.” are guaranteed in a 50 Ohm system over the specified temperature range. 2. Output frequency and step size must be specified. 3. Other input voltages are available. 4. Signal output pin is RF2B Outline Drawing (LC800 Package) Rev Date: 4/15/2015 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 2 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LCFS1064 LCFS1064-DEMO Outline Drawing (LC800 Package) Rev Date: 4/15/2015 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 3 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LCFS1064 (LCFS1064-DEMO) Application Notes Rev Date: 4/15/2015 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 4 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] Model # LCFS1064 (LCFS1064-DEMO) Application Notes Pinout Description Pin 1 and 52 Pins 2,3 and 40 Pin 4 Pins 5 and 6 Pin 8-11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 Pin 15 Pin 16 Pin 17 Pin 18 Pin 19 Pin 20 Pins 21-34 Pin 35 Pin 36 Pin 37 Latch 1 and Latch 2 Normally tied together. A rising edge on these pins latches the low control byte. A falling edge latches the High control byte. No connection. Leave these pins open. (used for factory programming) DC ground +3.3 V dc power input DC ground RF ground RF2b Auxiliary output B , normally disabled unless complementary divided outputs are desired RF ground RF2A Optional Output RF ground RF1B Normally disabled unless complimentary fundamental output is desired RF ground RF1A Fundamental RF output (F0) RF ground DC ground Lock detect output (High when locked/ low unlocked) internal 240 ohm series resistor can directly drive a lock LED to ground (5 mA source current). DC ground RF disable normally open. Ground this pin to blank the RF output. Pin 38 Pin 39 Pin 40 Pin 41 Pin 42 Pin 43 Pin 44 Pin 45 Pin 46-48 Pin 49 Pin 50 Pin 51 Reference oscillator in/out (one or the other depending on model option) output 1k impedance. Input 50 ohms (1 dBm nominal) Signal ground for Reference No connection. Leave this pins open. (used for factory programming) Data 0 LSB of the upper or lower 8 bit control word Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data ground Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 MSB of the upper or lower 8 bit control word Rev Date: 4/15/2015 © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information Page # 5 | www.apitech.com | micro.apitech.com | +1.888.553.7531 | [email protected] LCFS Demo Board Driver Installation 1) Plug the USB cable to the Windows based (7 or newer) computer. The demo board and synthesizer will be powered by the USB port. Allow Windows time to find the driver through an automatic search. A good driver installation is indicated by a flashing yellow light. 2) Go to the Windows Control Panel, find the icon “hardware and sound, devices and printers”. There should be an icon for a USB serial port. Double click on the icon, and select the “Hardware” tab of the properties window. 3) Click on the properties button. On the “General” tab click on the change settings button. Click on the “Port Settings A” tab, and then click on the advanced button. 4) In the “Advanced Settings” window, click on the “com port” button and select a high numbered “com port” that is not in use such as 11 or 12. 5) Click on the OK button 3X to close all the windows. 6) You should now have a USB com port in your hardware window with the new com number. You will use this com number in the control spreadsheet to address a particular demo board. If you install multiple demo boards be sure to give them different com numbers.