UMZ-281-A16-
G
MICROSTRIP
Voltage con-
trolled oscilla-
tor
UMZ-281-A16-G
MICROSTRIP VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
OSCILLATOR
Package: A16, 12.7mm x 12.7mm x 3.43mm
V
CC
Features
Ultra-Linear Tuning/Low Phase
Noise
Frequency: 3700MHz
Resonator: Microstrip
PCB: Rogers
Package Size: 12.7mm x
12.7mm x 3.43mm (0.5in x 0.5in
x 0.135in)
V
TUNE
Tank Circuit
Resonator
Active
Circuit
RF Output
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
Applications
Frequency Synthesizers
Up & Down Converters
Instrumentation
Wideband Frequency
Applications
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
This series of VCO modules offers ultra-linear tuning across their specified fre-
quency band.
Ordering Information
UMZ-281-A16-G
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Operating Ambient Temperature[1]
Storage Temperature
Rating
-40 to +85
-55 to +125
Unit
°C
°C
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may
cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum
Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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2002/95/EC.
[1] Frequency drift: 12MHz typical, 15MHz maximum (either extreme)
Parameter
Overall
Frequency Range
Tuning Voltage
Tuning Sensitivity
Output Power
Output Phase Noise
Min.
Specification
Typ.
3700
Max.
Unit
MHz
Condition
0.5
50
0
-1
-74
-102
-122
-142
-162
3
5
6
-69
-97
-117
-137
-155
-10
4
V
DC
MHz/V
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc
MHz p-p
pF
kHz
3dB BW
At 12dBr, all phases
At V
T
=0
1kHz
10kHz
100kHz
1000kHz
10000kHz
Second Harmonic
Frequency Pulling
Tuning Port Capacitance
Modulation Bandwidth
Frequency Pushing
-15
2
20
1000
2
5
28
4
MHz/V
V
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
Supply Current
30
mA
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7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com.
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UMZ-281-A16-G
Package Drawing & Pin Outs
12.7mm x 12.7mm x 3.43mm (0.5in x 0.5in x 0.135in)
DS120109
7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com.
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