Voltage Controlled Oscillator - VCO RQL-Series Features Applications Frequency up to 3 GHz Extreme small package 7.6mm SQ Low Phase Noise Telecommunication Navigation Instrumentation Description The RQL-type is specifically designed for applications that demand low phase noise and minimal space consumption. Components are selected for high-Q and tight tolerances, 9 ground-pads ensure solid ground-connection. Raltron’s RQL-series is developed and manufactured in its ISO9000 certified facility in Miami. RF-simulation (CAE), automated test-equipment (Agilent VCO/PLL-Analyzer) and statistical process control (SPC) are integral part of R&D and manufacturing – which ensures minimal process variances and a high degree of repeatability. Mechanical Specification TOP SIDE BOTTOM SOLDER PATTERN Electrical Specification PARAMETER Max Frequency Tuning Ratio Tuning Voltage Supply Voltage Supply Current Output Power Harmonic Suppression Pushing Pulling COMMENTS, EXAMPLES Currently available in RQR-package Ratio of upper-to-lower freq (2 = “Octave-VCO”) Battery operated 2V, Stationary: 5V or higher Battery operated 3.3V to 5V, Stationary up to 12V Dependent on Frequency and Output Power Output Power Tolerance is typ. ±3dB (min. ±1dB) Dependent on Tuning Range and Freq Dependent on Freq, Tuning R., typ 0.1%~0.5% fo Dependent on Freq, Output Power and Circuit. © Raltron Electronics Corp. th 10651 N.W. 19 St. Miami, Fl. 33172 USA SYMBOL fo f-up : f-low Vt Vcc Icc Pout a(2fo) df/dVcc df/dZL RQL-GeneralSpec-020501.doc Tel +001 305-593-6033 Fax +001 305-594-3973 MIN 0~2 3.3 10 -3 TYP 1.1 0~5 5 20 +3 -20 1 3 [email protected] MAX 3000 1.5 0~25 12 30 +10 UNIT MHz V V mA dBm dBc MHz/V MHz October 2004 www.raltron.com Voltage Controlled Oscillator - VCO RQL-Series General Specification Phase Noise 1. Load Impedance is 50 Ohms. SSB Phase Noise (see Note 7) 2. Operating temperature range is typically –40°C…+85°C. 4. Bypass-capacitors (ceramic) from Vcc to Ground are recommended: 1nF||100pF. 5. Customized specifications may deviate from this General Specification. 6. Phase-noise performance depends on the individual specification. Phase Noise is strongly dependent on (a) frequency (b) supply voltage and (c) tuning range. 7. The phase noise graph (to right) shows the characteristic of 3 typical RQL-VCOs. All samples have 3dBm output power and ±1% tuning range. Variables are frequency and supply voltage. L(f) [dBc/Hz] 3. The package is non-hermetic. Substrate is glass-reinforced laminate, cover is folded nickel-silver. -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 750 MHz @ 2.7V 1000 MHz @ 5V 150MHz @ 5V 1 © Raltron Electronics Corp. th 10651 N.W. 19 St. Miami, Fl. 33172 USA RQL-GeneralSpec-020501.doc Tel +001 305-593-6033 Fax +001 305-594-3973 10 100 1,000 Freq. Offset [kHz] [email protected] 10,000 October 2004 www.raltron.com