HMC506LP4
/
506LP4E
v01.0805
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz
Features
Pout: +14 dBm
Phase Noise: -103 dBc/Hz @100 KHz
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: +3V @ 77 mA
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm
2
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Buffer Amplifier for:
• VSAT Radio
• Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC506LP4 & HMC506LP4E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs
with integrated resonators, negative resistance
devices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers.
Covering 7.8 to 8.7 GHz, the VCO’s phase noise
performance is excellent over temperature, shock
and vibration due to the oscillator’s monolithic struc-
ture. Power output is +14 dBm typical from a single
supply of +3.0V @ 77 mA. The voltage controlled
oscillator is packaged in a leadless QFN 4 x 4 mm
surface mount package.
11
VCO
S
& PLOs - SMT
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = +3V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RF Output
Tune Voltage (Vtune)
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +3.0V)
Tune Port Leakage Current
Output Return Loss
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V
Frequency Drift Rate
7
-16
-28
28
78
0.85
1
77
10
11.0
Min.
Typ.
7.8 - 8.7
14.0
-103
11
Max.
Units
GHz
dBm
dBc/Hz
V
mA
μA
dB
dBc
dBc
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
11 - 102
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
MA 02062-9106
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•
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EVALUATION KITS
•
HMC506LP4 Evaluation Board
DOCUMENTATION
Application Notes
•
Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varactor
Tuned VCO
Data Sheet
•
HMC506 Data Sheet
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REFERENCE MATERIALS
Quality Documentation
•
Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: LP4, LP4B,
LP4C, LP4K (QTR: 2013-00487 REV: 04)
•
Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: Plastic
Encapsulated QFN (QTR: 05006 REV: 02)
•
Semiconductor Qualification Test Report: GaAs HBT-A
(QTR: 2013-00228)
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HMC506LP4
/
506LP4E
v01.0805
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
9.2
9
8.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8.6
8.4
8.2
8
7.8
7.6
7.4
7.2
+25C
+85C
-40C
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
9.2
9
8.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8.6
8.4
8.2
8
7.8
7.6
7.4
7.2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
2.75V
3.0V
3.25V
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
11
VCO
S
& PLOs - SMT
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Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
400
360
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Output Power vs.
Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
20
18
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
16
14
12
10
8
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-65
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-75
-85
-95
-105
-115
-125
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10kHz offset
100kHz offset
Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
0
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-20
-40
-60
-80
+25C
+85C
-40C
-100
-120
-140
-160
3
10
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood,
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC506LP4
/
506LP4E
v01.0805
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
2.75
3.0
3.25
Icc (mA)
66
77
88
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc
Vtune
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 6.07 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+3.5 Vdc
0 to +11V
135 °C
303 mW
165 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
11
VCO
S
& PLOs - SMT
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 NOT FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC506LP4
HMC506LP4E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H506
XXXX
H506
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
11 - 104
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood,
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC506LP4
/
506LP4E
v01.0805
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 7.8 - 8.7 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1- 14, 17 - 19,
21, 23, 24
Function
N/C
Description
No Connection
Interface Schematic
15
GND
This pin must be connected to RF & DC ground.
16
RFOUT
RF output (AC coupled)
20
Vcc
Supply Voltage Vcc= 3V
11
VCO
S
& PLOs - SMT
11 - 105
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.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood,
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D