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MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC384LP4 & HM384LP4E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs
with integrated resonators, negative resistance
devices, varactor diodes, and buffer ampli ers. The
VCO’s phase noise performance is excellent over
temperature, shock, vibration and process due to the
oscillator’s monolithic structure. Power output is 3.5
dBm typical from a 3V supply voltage. The voltage
controlled oscillator is packaged in a low cost leadless
QFN 4 x 4 mm surface mount package.
Pout: +3.5 dBm
Phase Noise: -112 dBc/Hz @100 KHz
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: 3V @ 35 mA
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm2
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Buffer Ampli er for:
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Industrial Controls
• Test Equipment
• Military
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, Vcc = +3V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
Power Output 0.5 3.5 dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RF Output -112 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage (Vtune) 0 10 V
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +3.0V) 35 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current 10 μA
Output Return Loss 6dB
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
-7
-23
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 2.5 MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V 5MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate 0.25 MHz/°C
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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
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
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AMPLIFIER, 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
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1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
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Vcc=2.75V
Vcc=3.0V
Vcc=3.25V
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
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+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-150
-135
-120
-105
-90
-75
-60
-45
-30
-15
0
103104105106107
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-120
-115
-110
-105
-100
-95
-90
-85
-80
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10 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
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+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
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 = 85°C)
(derate 6.28 mW/°C above 85°C) 565 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 28
3.0 35
3.25 41
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC384LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H384
XXXX
HMC384LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H384
XXXX
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST
BE SOLERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
PCB LAND PATTERN
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1- 14, 17 - 19,
21, 23, 24 N/C No Connection
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, 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
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The circuit board used in the 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 sufficient number
of via holes should be used to connect the top
and bottom ground planes. The evaluation cir-
cuit board shown is available from Hittite upon
request.
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105706 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1 4.7 μF Tantalum Capacitor
C2 10,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC384LP4 / HMC384LP4E VCO
PCB [2] 105667 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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AMPLIFIER, 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
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MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 2.05 - 2.25 GHz
v02.0705
HMC384LP4 / 384LP4E
