15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 116
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC514LP5
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
v00.0405
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC514LP5 is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunc-
tion Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCO. The
HMC514LP5 integrates a resonator, negative
resistance device, varactor diode and features
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.
Prescaler function can be disabled to conserve
current if not required. The voltage controlled
oscillator is packaged in a leadless QFN 5 x 5
mm surface mount package.
Dual Output: Fo = 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
Fo/2 = 5.58 - 6.01 GHz
Pout: +7 dBm
Phase Noise: -110 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 25 mm
2
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 Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 C, Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
Fo
Fo/2
11.17 - 12.02
5.585 - 6.01
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
Icc
240
275
290
mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V)
10
A
Output Return Loss
2
dB
Harmonics/Subharmonics
1/2
3/2
2nd
3rd
30
24
17
28
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
4
MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V
18
MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate
1.2
MHz/C
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 117
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HMC514LP5
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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25C
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
10.2
10.4
10.6
10.8
11
11.2
11.4
11.6
11.8
12
12.2
12.4
12.6
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
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)
-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)
-160
-140
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
10.2
10.4
10.6
10.8
11
11.2
11.4
11.6
11.8
12
12.2
12.4
12.6
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)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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)
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 118
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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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
-15
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
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)
2.55
2.6
2.65
2.7
2.75
2.8
2.85
2.9
2.95
3
3.05
3.1
3.15
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)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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)
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
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)
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 119
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC514LP5
v00.0405
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
Vcc1, Vcc2
3.5 V
Vtune
0 to 15V Max.
Junction Temperature
135
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 C)
(derate 8 mW/C above 85 C
0.4 W
Thermal Resistance
122 C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: 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 MAX. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.25mm MAX.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
8. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN
9. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
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
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 120
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC514LP5
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1-3, 5, 7-11,
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
Divided-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.
12
RFOUT/2
Half frequency output (AC coupled).
19
RF OUT
RF output (AC coupled).
21
VCC2
Supply Voltage, +3V
29
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Pin Descriptions
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 121
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC514LP5
v00.0405
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 backside ground slug
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]
Item
Description
J1 - J4
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J5 - J6
2 mm DC Header
C1 - C2
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3
1,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C5
2.2 F Tantalum Capacitor
U1
HMC514LP5 VCO
PCB
[2]
110225 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 122
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC514LP5
v00.0405
Typical Application Circuit
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
15
V
C
Os - SM
T
15 - 123
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC514LP5
v00.0405
Notes:
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 11.17 - 12.02 GHz
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