HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Typical Applications Features Low noise MMIC VCO w/Divide-by-16 for: Pout: +12 dBm • VSAT Radio Phase Noise: -95 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ. • Point to Point/Multipoint Radio No External Resonator Needed • Test Equipment & Industrial Controls Single Supply: +5V @ 220 mA • Military End-Use QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm2 • Automotive Radar Functional Diagram General Description The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E are GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs. The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E integrate resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes and feature a divide-by-16 output. The VCO’s phase noise performance is excellent over temperature, shock, and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic structure. Power output is +12 dBm typical from a +5V supply voltage. Prescaler function can be disabled to conserve current if not required. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged in a leadless QFN 4 x 4 mm surface mount package. VCOs & PLOs - SMT 9 Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vcc1, Vcc2, Vcc3 = +5V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Power Output RFOUT RFOUT/16 +9 -7 SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT Tune Voltage +12 -4 Icc 2 180 220 Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V) Output Return Loss Harmonics/Subharmonics Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 9 - 148 Max. 1/2 3/2 Units GHz +15 -1 -95 Vtune Supply Current Typ. 23.8 - 24.8 dBm dBm dBc/Hz 13 V 260 mA 10 μA 3 dB 26 37 dBc dBc 13 MHz pp Pushing @ Vtune= 5V 80 MHz/V Frequency Drift Rate 2.3 MHz/°C For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 26 26 25.6 25.6 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 25.2 24.8 24.4 24 23.6 Vcc=4.75V 23.2 Vcc=5.0V Vcc=5.25V 22.8 22.4 22 0 25.2 24.8 24.4 24 23.6 +25 C 23.2 +85 C -40 C 22.8 22.4 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT) 500 +25 C +85 C -40 C 300 200 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 600 0 5 9 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 400 4 11 12 13 VCOs & PLOs - SMT OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 9 - 149 HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz 9 SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V -60 0 -65 -20 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage -70 -75 -80 10kHz offset 100kHz offset -85 -90 -95 -100 +25 C +85 C -40 C -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 -140 -105 -110 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 -160 3 10 13 4 -1 1.575 -2 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) VCOs & PLOs - SMT 0 1.6 1.55 1.525 1.5 +25 C +85 C -40 C 1.425 -5 -6 -7 -9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 +25 C +85 C -40 C -8 -10 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 9 - 150 -4 1.4 1 10 -3 1.375 0 7 10 Divide-by-16 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 1.625 1.45 6 10 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) Divide-by-16 Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V 1.475 5 10 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 11 12 13 HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc1, Vcc2 5.5 V Vtune 0 to 15V Max. Junction Temperature 135 °C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C) (derate 28 mW/C above 85 °C 1.4 W Thermal Resistance 36 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc Vcc (V) Icc (mA) 4.75 200 5.0 220 5.25 240 Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above. Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 9 VCOs & PLOs - SMT Outline Drawing NOTES: 11. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC533LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC533LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H533 XXXX [2] H533 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 9 - 151 HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 15, 17, 21, 23 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 2 RFOUT/16 Divided-by-16 Output 3, 4 VCC2, VCC3 Suppy voltage for prescaler. If prescaler is not required, these pins may be left open to conserve 100 mA of current 5-14, 18, 19, 24 N/C No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/ DC ground. Performance will not be affected. 16 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled). 20 VCC1 Supply Voltage, +5V 22 VTUNE Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. Interface Schematic VCOs & PLOs - SMT 9 9 - 152 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Evaluation PCB VCOs & PLOs - SMT 9 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 106651 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J3 2.92 mm PCB mount k-connector J4 - J5 2 mm DC Header C1 - C2 4.7 μF Tantalum Capacitor C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 -C5 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. U1 HMC533LP4 / HMC533LP4E VCO PCB [2] 106546 Eval Board The circuit board used in the final application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and backside ground slug should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 9 - 153 HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Typical Application Circuit VCOs & PLOs - SMT 9 9 - 154 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC533LP4 / 533LP4E v00.0405 MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16, 23.8 - 24.8 GHz Notes: VCOs & PLOs - SMT 9 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 9 - 155