HMC-C030 v02.1007 CONNECTORIZED MODULES - VCOs 12 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz Features Wide Tuning Bandwidth High Output Power: +21 dBm SSB Phase Noise: -83 dBc/Hz @100 kHz No External Resonator Needed Single Positive Supply: +8V to +15V @ 195 mA Typical Applications The HMC-C030 VCO Module is ideal for: • Industrial/Medical Equipment RoHS Compliant Hermetically Sealed Module Field Replaceable SMA Connectors -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature • Test & Measurement Equipment • Military Radar, EW & ECM General Description • Lab Instrumentation The HMC-C030 is a wideband GaAs InGaP Voltage Controlled Oscillator which incorporates the resonator, negative resistance device, and varactor diode. An internal voltage regulator provides excellent 0.2 MHz/V frequency pushing while the output buffer amplifier boosts output power to +20 dBm; which is enough to drive one or two mixers. Phase noise performance is stable over temperature due to the oscillator’s monolithic construction. The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning voltage from 0 to +13V. The HMC-C030 VCO operates from a single +8V to +15V supply, and is housed in a hermetically sealed module. This wideband VCO uniquely combines the attributes of small size, low phase noise, wide tuning range and high output power. Functional Diagram Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +12V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Power Output 18 Typ. Units GHz 21 dBm SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset -83 dBc/Hz SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset -59 dBc/Hz Tune Voltage (Vtune) Supply Current (Idc) (Vdc = +12V) 0 13 195 Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +15V) V mA 10 μA Output Return Loss 15 dB 2nd Harmonic -20 dBc 2 MHz pp Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 12 - 114 Max. 8.0 - 12.5 Pushing @ Vtune= +5V 0.2 MHz/V Frequency Drift Rate 0.8 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C030 v02.1007 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 4 - 8 GHz 14 14 13 13 12 11 10 25C +85C -40C 9 8 12 11 10 11V 12V 13V 9 8 7 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +12V 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +12V 1000 26 600 400 200 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT) 24 25C +85C -40C 800 22 20 18 16 25C +85C -40C 14 12 0 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +12V 0 -20 10k 100k -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 0 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 12 CONNECTORIZED MODULES - VCOs Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T = +25°C OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vdc = +12V -20 -40 -60 -80 +25C +85C -40C -100 -120 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) 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 Online at www.hittite.com 12 - 115 HMC-C030 v02.1007 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 4 - 8 GHz Outline Drawing CONNECTORIZED MODULES - VCOs 12 NOTES: Package Information Package Type Package Weight [1] Spacer Weight [1] Includes the connectors [2] ±1 gms Tolerance 12 - 116 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. BRACKET MATERIAL: ALUMINUM. C-1 10.2 gms N/A [2] 3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES: ±.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 6. MARK LOT NUMBER ON LABEL WHERE SHOWN, WITH .030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT. 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C030 v02.1007 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 4 - 8 GHz Vdc -0.3 Vdc to +25 Vdc Vtune 0 to +15V Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled) uses a female SMA connector. 2 Vdc Supply Voltage Vdc = +8V to +15V 3 VTUNE Control Voltage and Modulation Input uses a female SMA connector. Modulation bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. See “Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varactor Tuned VCO” application note. 4 GND Must be connected to power supply ground. Interface Schematic 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 Online at www.hittite.com CONNECTORIZED MODULES - VCOs 12 Absolute Maximum Ratings 12 - 117