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HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
v04.0811
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC513LP5 & HMC513LP5E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC
VCOs. The HMC513LP5 & HMC513LP5E integrate
resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor
diodes and feature half frequency and divide-by-
4 outputs. The VCO’s phase noise performance is
excellent over temperature, shock, and process due to
the oscillator’s monolithic structure. Power output is +7
dBm typical from a +3V supply voltage. The prescaler
function can be disabled to conserve current if not
required. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged
in a leadless QFN 5x5 mm surface mount package,
and requires no external matching components.
Dual Output: Fo = 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
Fo/2 = 5.21 - 5.73 GHz
Pout: +7 dBm
Phase Noise: -110 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Half Frequency, Divide-by-4
Outputs for:
• VSAT Radio
• Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military End-Use
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range Fo
Fo/2
10.43 - 11.46
5.215 - 5.73
GHz
GHz
Power Output
RFOUT
RFOUT/2
RFOUT/4
+5
+5
-10
+10
+11
-4
dBm
dBm
dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT -110 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage Vtune 2 13 V
Supply Current Icc1 & Icc2 240 275 290 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V) 10 µA
Output Return Loss 2 dB
Harmonics/Subharmonics 1/2
3/2
2nd
3rd
32
26
15
28
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 5 MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V 25 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate 1 MHz/°C
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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
9.4
9.8
10.2
10.6
11
11.4
11.8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Vcc=2.75V
Vcc=3.0V
Vcc=3.25V
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
3
6
9
12
15
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
9.4
9.8
10.2
10.6
11
11.4
11.8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-160
-140
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
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
-75
-70
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10kHz offset
100kHz offset
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2 +3.5 Vdc
Vtune 0 to +15V
Junction Temperature 135 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 27 mW/C above 85 °C 1.3 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 37.5 °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)
2.75 230
3.0 275
3.25 320
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
RFOUT/2 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
RFOUT/2 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
Divide-by-4 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
Divide-by-4 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
2.35
2.45
2.55
2.65
2.75
2.85
2.95
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0
3
6
9
12
15
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
4.7
4.9
5.1
5.3
5.5
5.7
5.9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
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
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC513LP5 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL3 [1] H513
XXXX
HMC513LP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL3 [2] H513
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 3, 7 - 10,
13 - 18, 20,
22 - 28, 30 - 32
N/C No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
4 RFOUT/4 Divide-by-4 Output
6 VCC1
Supply Voltage for prescaler. If prescaler is not
required, this pin may be left open to conserve
40 mA of current.
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HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
12 RFOUT/2 Half frequency output (AC coupled).
19 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled).
21 VCC2 Supply Voltage, +3V
29 VTUNE Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
5, 11, Paddle GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle
that must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Typical Application Circuit
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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 backside ground 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 circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110227 [1]
HMC513LP5 / 513LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 10.43 - 11.46 GHz
Item Description
J1 - J4 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J5 - J6 2 mm DC Header
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5 - C7 2.2 µF Tantalum Capacitor
U1 HMC513LP5(E) VCO
PCB [2] 110225 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR
