RFMD
SIGNAL SOURCE
SELECTOR GUIDE
2013-2014
Voltage-Controlled Oscillators
RFMD offers one of the industry’s largest selections of discrete Voltage-Controlled
Oscillator (VCO) modules. RFMD has a broad selection of oscillator topologies,
resonator technologies, supply voltages, and substrate materials available, allowing
us to provide customers with a VCO that meets specific cost, performance, and size
requirements for their application. All RFMD
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VCO modules are 100% RF-tested and
RoHS-compliant. The following tables offer a sampling of component designs RFMD
provides.
In addition to our vast library of existing VCO products, RFMD also provides custom
developed modules. If you would like RFMD to consider designing a custom module,
please fill out and submit the Custom VCO Request Form (www.rfmd.com/products/
vco/customvcorequest.aspx) or contact us at 1.480.756.6070.
VCOs for IF Conversion (UMJ and RFVC66xx Series)
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Ultra-low phase noise/low current
Frequency: 10MHz to 400MHz
Resonator: Aircoil
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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IF conversion applications
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Low phase noise agile clock applications
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Low phase noise applications
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Octave Band VCOs (UMS and RFVC64xx Series)
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Octave band tuning
Frequency: 25MHz to 3500MHz
Resonator: Microstrip
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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Wide bandwidth applications
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Built-in test applications
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First LO applications
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Frequency synthesizers
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3V & 5V Narrowband VCOs (VCO 190, VCO 191, and RFVC7xxx Series)
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Linear tuning/low phase noise
Multiple supply voltage and package options available
Low cost/high-volume series
Frequency: 40MHz to 4000MHz
Resonator: Aircoil or microstrip
PCB: FR-4 and S1170
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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Wireless infrastructure
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RFID
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General wireless
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5V & 12V Wideband VCOs (VCO 790, VCO 793, and RFVC7xxx Series)
Microstrip VCOs (UMZ and RFVC2xxx Series)
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Ultra-linear tuning/low phase noise
Frequency: 100MHz to 6000MHz
Resonator: Microstrip
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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Frequency synthesizers
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Upconverters and Downconverters
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Instrumentation
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Wideband frequency applications
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Ultra-Low Noise CROs (UMX and RFVC4xxx Series)
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Ultra-linear tuning/ultra-low phase noise
Frequency: 500MHz to 5000MHz
Resonator: Ceramic
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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Point-to-Point radio
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DRO/YIG multiplied replacements
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Low phase noise applications
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SAW VCO replacement
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VCOs with Internal Doubler (UMZ/UMX-T2
and RFVC6xxx
Series)
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Internal frequency doubler and buffer AMP
½ frequency output provided
Frequency: 4000MHz to 8000MHz
Resonator: Microstrip or Ceramic
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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DRO replacements
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Higher frequency applications
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Wide bandwidth applications
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Test instrumentation
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Other VCOs (UMV, UMT, X05, RFVC68xx, & RFVC9xxx)
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Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Modules
RFMD offers complete Phase Locked Modules (PLLs) integrating a PLL IC, a VCO,
loop filter components, and buffer amplifiers. RFMD has a broad selection of
oscillator topologies, resonator technologies, supply voltages, and substrate materials
available, allowing us to provide customers with a PLL solution that meets the specific
cost, performance, and size requirements for their applications. All of RFMD’s PLL
modules are 100% RF-tested and RoHS-compliant. The following tables offer a
sampling of component designs RFMD provides.
In addition to our vast library of existing PLL products, RFMD also provides custom
developed modules. If you would like RFMD to consider designing a custom module,
please fill out and submit the Custom PLL/PNP Request Form (www.rfmd.com/
products/vco/customvcorequest.aspx) or contact us at 1.480.756.6070.
5V Narrowband PLLs (PLL350 and RFPK6xxx Series)
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Low phase noise/fast settling time
SPI BUS compatible
Frequency: 100MHz to 3500MHz
Resonator: Aircoil
PCB: FR-4 and S1170
Package size: 20.3 x 14.7mm
Applications
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Cellular infrastructure
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RFID
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General wireless
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5V Narrowband PLLs (PLL400 and RFPK7xxx Series)
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Low phase noise/fast settling time
SPI BUS compatible
Frequency: 700MHz to 2500MHz
Resonator: Aircoil
PCB: FR-4 and S1170
Package size: 15.2 x 15.2mm
Applications
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Cellular infrastructure
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RFID
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General wireless
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Plug-N-Play Synthesizers
RFMD offers complete Plug-N-Play Synthesizers (PNPs) for low noise frequency
synthesizer applications consisting of a VCO, PLL, loop filter, and micro-controller
interface. The PNP family of RF signal sources is the world’s first family of truly
configurable frequency synthesizer modules. These synthesizers can make quick
adjustments with amazing accuracy, speed, and performance. All of RFMD’s PNP
modules are 100% RF-tested and RoHS-compliant. The following tables offer
a sampling of component designs RFMD provides.
In addition to our vast library of existing PNP products, RFMD also provides custom
developed modules. If you would like RFMD to consider designing a custom module,
please fill out and submit the Custom PLL/PNP Request Form (www.rfmd.com/
products/vco/customvcorequest.aspx) or contact us at 1.480.756.6070.
Plug-N-Play Narrowband Synthesizers (PNP L22 and RFPK3xxx Series)
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Internal microcontroller
Programmable start/stop/step size
SPI BUS compatible
Frequency: 500MHz to 4000MHz
Resonator: Microstrip
PCB: Rogers
Package size: 12.75 x 12.75mm
Applications
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Highly integrated radio designs
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High performance radios
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Microwave radio IF conversion
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Instrumentation
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Frequency synthesizers
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Plug-N-Play Wideband Synthesizers (PNP P22 and RFPK4xxx Series)
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Internal microcontroller
Programmable start/stop/step size
SPI BUS compatible
Frequency: 500MHz to 4000MHz
Resonator: Microstrip or Coaxial
PCB: Rogers
Package: 15.2 x 15.2mm
Applications
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Highly integrated radio designs
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High performance radios
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Microwave radio IF conversion
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Instrumentation
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Frequency synthesizers
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Assembly Process Application Notes
Additional Application Notes and Package Info
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RFVC-6600-6799 (UMJ)
Model Number
UMJ-1831-R14-G
UMJ-409-D14-G
UMJ-1823-D14-G
UMJ-123-D14-G
UMJ-177-D14-G
RFVC-6601
UMJ-958-D14-G
UMJ-1794-D14-G
UMJ-924-D14-G
UMJ-531-D14-G
UMJ-559-D14-G
UMJ-635-D14-G
UMJ-950-D14-G
RFVC-6600
UMJ-797-D14-G
UMJ-910-D14-G
UMJ-470-D14-G
UMJ-232-D14-G
UMJ-537-D14-G
RFVC6602
UMJ-1883-D14-G
UMJ-410-D14-G
UMJ-734-D14-G
UMJ-532-D16-G
UMJ-1911-D14-G
UMJ-271-D14-G
UMJ-674-D14-G
UMJ-955-D14-G
UMJ-463-D14-G
UMJ-1223-D14-G
UMJ-234-D14-G
UMJ-967-D14-G
UMJ-231-D14-G
UMJ-1106-R14-G
UMJ-804-D14-G
UMJ-178-D14-G
UMJ-1237-D14-G
UMJ-441-D14-G
UMJ-613-D14-G
UMJ-486-D14-G
UMJ-614-D14-G
UMJ-968-D14-G
UMJ-615-D14-G
UMJ-225-D14-G
UMJ-909-D14-G
UMJ-865-D14-G
UMJ-1109-D14-G
RFVC6603
Min
Freq
(MHz)
21
45
46.5
50
54
60
60
62
68
68.8
75
75
75
75
80
80
85
87.4
88
93.44
96
105
118
125
128
134.2
139
140
160
166
177
180
183
200
200
202.7
202.7
203
219
220
226
240
244
270
270
270
295
335
Max
Freq
(MHz)
28
53
53.9
60
64
60
70
74
80
68.8
85
105
110
110
80
80
88
109.4
88
93.44
96
120
158.4
202
128
134.2
159
140
160
172
187
190
219
200
200
209
209
218
226
250
244
250
251
290
290
330
296
345
Min
Tune
(Vdc)
1
1
0.5
1
1
0.5
0.5
1.5
1.5
0.5
0
1
1
1
0.5
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0
0.5
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
1
0.5
1
0.5
0
0.5
Max
Tune
(Vdc)
11.5
10
4.5
4
10
5.5
4.5
11
11
4.5
5
12
12
10
4.5
4
4
12
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
12
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
4.5
12
5
5
12
11
10
12
10
12
4.5
12
4.5
4
4.5
10
4.5
K
vco
(MHz/V)
typ.
1
2
4
4
2.2
2.2
3.5
1.7
2
2
3
3
3.6
4.3
1
1
2.5
3
3
1.9
1
8
10
8
1.5
2
8
2
5
3.5
4
3.6
5
1
0.8
1.3
1.3
4
2
4.5
2.8
4
2
10
10
24
1.25
16
P
out
(dBm)
typ.
8
+9
9
+9
+10
5
+9
9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
7
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
8
9
+7
+9
+9
9
+9
+8
+8
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
+9
9
+9
9
2nd Har
(dBc)
typ.
-25
-20
-25
-25
-20
-20
-20
-20
-20
-25
-20
-25
-20
-20
-20
-20
-25
-25
-25
-25
-25
-20
-15
-20
-25
-25
-20
-25
-25
-25
-20
-25
-20
-20
-20
-20
-20
-20
-25
-20
-25
-25
-30
-20
-20
-20
-25
-20
→
Noise
(10kHz,dBc)
typ.
-135
-130
-124
-123
-132
-129
-128
-133
-133
-129
-130
-130
-125
-125
-137
-134
-125
-130
-130
-130
-135
-125
-120
-128
-135
-135
-125
-135
-122
-128
-120
-128
-125
-133
-135
-132
-133
-122
-125
-120
-125
-126
-127
-122
-121
-115
-130
-115
Pushing
(MHz/V)
typ.
0.05
0.04
0.1
0.2
0.05
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.1
0.5
1
0.2
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.25
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.1
0.5
Pulling
(MHz,p-p)
typ.
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.5
0.1
0.05
0.5
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.5
0.5
0.05
0.5
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
1
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.3
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.2
0.4
0.2
Supply
(Vdc)
typ.
11.5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
12
10
5
4.5
8
5
5
5
8
5
5
12
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
4.5
5
10
5
Current
(mA)
typ.
18
15
15
18
18
18
16
16
16
16
20
18
15
15
20
19
16
15
16
25
25
15
18
20
20
20
16
20
15
15
15
18
22
16
18
18
17
15
16
15
18
18
20
18
17
18
18
18
Case
Outline
R14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D16
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
R14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
D14
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