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VCOs
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WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz
v03.0708
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
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
ampli er 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.
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
RoHS Compliant Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C030 VCO Module is ideal for:
• Industrial/Medical Equipment
• Test & Measurement Equipment
• Military Radar, EW & ECM
• Lab Instrumentation
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +12V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 8.0 - 12.5 GHz
Power Output 18 21 dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset -83 dBc/Hz
SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset -59 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage (Vtune) 0 13 V
Supply Current (Idc) (Vdc = +12V) 195 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +15V) 10 μA
Output Return Loss 15 dB
2nd Harmonic -20 dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 2MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V 0.2 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate 0.8 MHz/°C
HMC-C030
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