MAOC-009263 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 7.8 - 8.7 GHz Features Rev. V2 Block Diagram Low Phase Noise Wide Tuning Range Divide-by-Two Output Integrated Buffer Amplifier Excellent Temperature Stability +5V Bias Lead-Free 5 mm 32-Lead PQFN Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description The MAOC-009263 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. Pin Designations2 The MAOC-009263 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 11 N/C 27 N/C 12 RF/2 28 N/C 13 N/C 29 VTUNE 14 N/C 30 N/C 15 N/C 31 N/C 16 N/C 32 N/C Ordering Information1 Part Number Package MAOC-009263-TR0500 500 piece reel MAOC-009263-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAOC-009263-SMB003 Sample Board 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 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAOC-009263 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 7.8 - 8.7 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VCC = VBUFFER = 5.0 V3, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Output Power RF Port, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz RF/2 Port, 3.9 - 4.35 GHz dBm 8 0 12.5 3.5 — SSB Phase Noise VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, 10KHZ Offset RF Port, 100KHZ Offset dBc/Hz — -90 -115 — Harmonics/Subharmonics VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, 1/2 Fo RF Port, 2 Fo dBc — -26 -22 — Pulling (Sensitivity to Match) VCC=VBUFFER=VTUNE=5V RF Port, VSWR = 1.95:1 to 2.25:1 MHz pk-pk — 10.3 — Pushing (Sensitivity to Supply Voltage) RF Port, VTUNE = 5 V RF/2 Port, VTUNE = 5 V MHz/V — 2 1 — Frequency Drift Rate (Sensitivity to Temperature) RF Port, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz RF/2 Port, 3.9 - 4.35 GHz MHz/ºC — 0.75 0.3 — Output Return Loss RF Port, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz RF/2 Port, 3.9 - 4.35 GHz dB — 6 7 — Tuning Sensitivity @ RF Port VTUNE = 5 V GHz/V — 0.14 — Supply Current I TOTAL (ICC + IBUFFER) ICC IBUFFER mA — — — 175 155 20 205 175 30 Tune Voltage VTUNE V 1 — 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 4,5,6 2 Parameter Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage (VCC & VBUFFER) +5.5 Vdc VTUNE 0 to +15 Vdc Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC Operating Temperature -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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +135°C will ensure MTBF > 2.5 x 106 hours. 7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + Өjc * (V * I) Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 35° C/W. a) For TC = 25°C, TJ = 56°C @ 5 V, 175mA b) For TC = 85°C, TJ = 117°C @ 5 V, 180 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 devices. ESD Rating: Class 1A ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAOC-009263 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 7.8 - 8.7 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 9.5 Output Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 4.8 +25°C -40°C +85°C 4.6 +25°C -40°C +85°C 9.0 4.4 8.5 4.2 4.0 8.0 3.8 7.5 7.0 3.6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3.4 0 1 2 3 4 Tuning Voltage (V) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF Port 9.5 Output Frequency vs. Tuning / Supply Voltage - RF/2 Port 4.8 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 4.6 4.75 V 5.00 V 5.25 V 9.0 4.4 8.5 4.2 4.0 8.0 3.8 7.5 7.0 3.6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3.4 0 1 2 3 4 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port 20 15 15 10 10 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0 -5 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 20 5 5 Tuning Voltage (V) Tuning Voltage (V) +25°C -40°C +85°C 5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tuning Voltage (V) 10 11 12 13 14 -5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuning Voltage (V) ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAOC-009263 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 7.8 - 8.7 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = VBUFFER = 5V, TA = +25C (unless otherwise indicated) Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF Port Frequency Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage - RF/2 Port 1.0 1.0 +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 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0.8 10 11 12 13 14 0.0 0 1 2 3 Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage RF Port 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Single Side Band Phase Noise vs. Frequency Offset RF Port (VTUNE = 5V) -60 0 10 KHz offset -70 -20 100 KHz offset -80 -40 -90 -60 -100 -80 -110 -100 -120 -120 -130 -140 -140 4 Tuning Voltage (V) Tuning Voltage (V) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tuning Voltage (V) 10 11 12 13 14 +25°C -40°C +85°C -160 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 Frequency Offset (Hz) 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 7 MAOC-009263 Voltage Controlled Oscillator 7.8 - 8.7 GHz Sample Board Rev. V2 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† † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.