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MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC416LP4 is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction
Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCO with
integrated resonator, negative resistance device,
varactor diode, and buffer amplifi er. Covering 2.75
to 3.0 GHz, the VCO's phase noise performance
is excellent over temperature, shock, vibration
and process due to the oscillator's monolithic
structure. Power output is 4.5 dBm typical from
a single supply of 3V @ 37 mA. The voltage
controlled oscillator is packaged in a low cost
leadless QFN 4 x 4 mm surface mount package.
Pout: +4.5 dBm
Phase Noise: -114 dBc/Hz @100 k Hz
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: 3V @ 37 mA
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm
2
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Buffer Amplifi er for:
Wireless Infrastructure
Industrial Controls
Test Equipment
Military
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 C, Vcc = +3V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
2.75 - 3.0
GHz
Power Output
1.5
4.5
dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RF Output
-114
dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage (Vtune)
0
10
V
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +3.0V)
37
mA
Tune Port Leakage Current
10
A
Output Return Loss
9
dB
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
-5
-16
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
3
MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V
-1
MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate
0.3
MHz/C
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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25C
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
Output Power vs.
Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
HMC416LP4
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2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2.75V
3.0V
3.25V
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
+25C
+85C
-40C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-125
-120
-115
-110
-105
-100
-95
-90
-85
-80
-75
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10kHz offset
100kHz offset
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
Vcc
+3.5 Vdc
Vtune
0 to +11V
Channel Temperature
135 C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85C)
(derate 3.6 mW/C above 85C)
180 mW
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to package base)
277 C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
Vcc (V)
Icc (mA)
2.75
32
3.0
37
3.25
42
NOTES:
1. MATERIAL PACKAGE BODY: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED
PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
3. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: Sn/Pb SOLDER
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
6. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
7. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
8. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
9. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB
LAND
PATTERN.
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1- 14, 17 - 19,
21, 23, 24
N/C
No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF
ground. Performance will not be affected.
15
GND
This pin must be connected to RF & DC ground.
16
RFOUT
RF output (AC coupled)
20
Vcc
Supply Voltage Vcc= 3V
22
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be RF & DC grounded.
Pin Descriptions
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
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MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
HMC416LP4
v01.0604
The circuit board used in the fi nal application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground
leads and exposed paddle should be connected
directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A
suffi cient number of via holes should be used to con-
nect the top and bottom ground planes. The evalua-
tion circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon
request.
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials
Item
Description
J1 - J2
PC Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 - J4
DC Pin
C1
4.7 F Tantalum Capacitor
C2
10,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
U1
HMC416LP4 VCO
PCB*
105667 Eval Board
* Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.75 - 3.0 GHz
HMC416LP4
v01.0604
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