Lower S-Band Voltage Controlled Oscillator
2.2 - 2.3 GHz
FE55-0006
Functional Block Diagram
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Features
Single supply 3 volt operation
High Power Output: 10.6 dBm into 50 ohms, typical
Integrated Varactor
10 dB buffer amplifier
Low Phase Noise
Excellent Modulation (AC) Linearity
Description
M/A-COM's FE55-0006 is a MMIC based voltage con-
trolled oscillator available as FQFP-16 4 mm surface mount
package for easy assembly on standard pick and place SMT
production lines. The FE55-0006 is designed to operate
from a regulated 3 volt supply, and has been designed and
tested from 2.7 to 3.3 volts.
The FE55-0006 is ideally suited for use as a stand-alone
signal source or as part of a PLL signal source for applica-
tions in Lower S-Band. The FE55-0006 includes active
transistor biasing to minimize effects of supply variation on
frequency and power output.
The FE55-0006 is fabricated using a mature InGaP hetero-
junction bipolar transistor (HBT) process. This product is
100% RF tested to ensure compliance to performance speci-
fications
Electrical Specifications: V
CC
= +3.0V, T
A
= 25C, Z
0
= 50
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Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Volts
2.7
--
3.3
Supply Current (I
CC
)
mA
--
33
50
Tuning Voltage (V
TUNE
)
Volts
0
--
3
Frequency Range
(Guaranteed Limits)
GHz
2.2
--
2.3
Output Power
V
TUNE
= +1.5V
dBm
9
10.6
--
Phase Noise
f
OFFSET
= 50kHz
dBc/Hz
--
-85
--
Frequency Pulling
VSWR = 3:1, all phases
MHz
PP
--
13
--
Frequency Pushing
V
CC
= +3.0V + 0.3V
MHz/V
--
7
--
Tuning (DC) Sensitivity
V
TUNE
= 0V to +3.0V
MHz/V
--
57
--
Tuning (DC) Linearity
Lower S-Band (2.2 - 2.3 GHz)
%
--
6
--
2nd Harmonic
V
TUNE
= +1.5V
dBc
--
-17
--
Modulation (AC) Linearity
f
MOD
= 10kHz, v
MOD
= 2.5V
PP
to
0.1V
PP
%
--
1
--
1
16
RF OUT
V
CC
V
T
UNE
GND
GND
GND
GND
GN
D
GN
D
GN
D
N/
C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/
C
GN
D
Lower S-Band Voltage Controlled Oscillator
FE55-0006
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M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty,
representation, or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular
purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use
or application of any product(s) or information.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
1,2
1.
Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may
cause permanent damage.
2.
Adequate DC and RF grounding required on board.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
V
CC
+ 5 V
Operating Temperature
-40C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +150C
Recommended Bias Configuration
3,4
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Function
1
GND
Ground
2
GND
Ground
3
GND
Ground
4
GND
Ground
5
GND
Ground
6
GND
Ground
7
GND
Ground
8
N/C
No Connect
9
N/C
No Connect
10
RF Out
RF Output
11
N/C
No Connect
12
N/C
No Connect
13
V
CC
Supply Voltage
14
N/C
No Connect
15
V
TUNE
Tuning Voltage
16
GND
Ground
3.
For optimum performance, V
CC
bypass capacitors should
be placed as close to the V
CC
lead as possible.
4.
For optimum performance, the V
TUNE
inductor should be
placed as close to the V
TUNE
lead as possible.
1
16
RF OUT
V
CC
V
T
UNE
100
nH
1000pF
0.1F
0.1F
Lower S-Band Voltage Controlled Oscillator
FE55-0006
V 1.00
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or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty,
representation, or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular
purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use
or application of any product(s) or information.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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North America: Tel. (978) 442-4088
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Typical Performance Curves
(V
CC
= +3.0V and V
TUNE
= +1.5V except where noted
)
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Frequency vs. Supply Voltage
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage
Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage
Output Power vs. Supply Voltage
Supply Current vs. Tuning Voltage
Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
2.17
2.22
2.27
2.32
2.37
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
VTUNE (V)
F
R
E
Q
UE
NCY
(
G
Hz
)
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +85C
5
7
9
11
13
15
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
VTUNE (V)
O
U
T
P
UT
P
O
W
E
R (
d
B
m
)
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +85C
2.28
2.285
2.29
2.295
2.3
2.305
2.31
2.70
2.85
3.00
3.15
3.30
VCC (V)
F
R
E
Q
UE
NCY
(
G
Hz
)
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +85C
20
25
30
35
40
45
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
VTUNE (V)
S
U
P
P
L
Y
CURRE
NT
(
m
A
)
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +85C
5
7
9
11
13
15
2.70
2.85
3.00
3.15
3.30
VCC (V)
O
U
T
P
UT
P
O
W
E
R (
d
B
m
)
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +85C
20
25
30
35
40
45
2.7
2.85
3
3.15
3.3
V
CC
(V)
S
U
P
P
L
Y
CURRE
NT
(
m
A
)
T
A
= -40C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +85C
Lower S-Band Voltage Controlled Oscillator
FE55-0006
V 1.00
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty,
representation, or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular
purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use
or application of any product(s) or information.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
n
North America: Tel. (978) 442-4088
n
Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n
Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
FE55-0006
FQFP-16 4mm
Package Outline Drawing
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