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 performance or
functional operation of the device under Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.
Nominal Operating Parameters
Specification
Parameter
Min
General Performance
Frequency of Operation
Supply Voltage (V
S
)
Supply Current
Tuning Voltage (V
TUNE
)
Tuning Sensitivity
Output Power
Output Phase Noise at 10kHz
Output Phase Noise at 100kHz
2nd Harmonic
Frequency Pushing
Frequency Pulling (2:1 VSWR)
RF Output Return Loss
Frequency Drift Rate
V
TUNE
Port Input Capacitance
Thermal Resistance
4.0
4.75
40
0
270
4.0
-74
-99
-20
15
3
10
-0.6
4
45
5.00
53
8.0
5.25
70
18
GHz
V
mA
V
MHz/V
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc
MHz/V
MHz pp
dB
MHz/°C
pF
°C/W
Junction to paddle
Recommended operating range.
Unit
Typ
Max
Condition
V
S
= 5V, Freq = 4GHz to 8GHz, T = 25°C unless noted
otherwise.
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or
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The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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
application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Typical Evaluation Board Performance (V
S
= 5.0V, unless noted)
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or
customerservice@rfmd.com.
DS140506
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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
application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Pin Out
Pin Names and Descriptions
Pin
1-3
4
5-11
12
13
14
15
16
17-24
PADDLE
Name
N/C
VTUNE
N/C
VS
N/C
GND
RFOUT
GND
N/C
GND
No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.
VCO control voltage input.
No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.
Description
Supply voltage input for the VCO and Buffer stage.
No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.
Pin internally bonded to package paddle. Connect to PCB ground.
VCO RF output. Pin is internally DC-blocked.
Pin internally bonded to package paddle. Connect to PCB ground.
No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.
Exposed paddle on backside needs to be soldered to PCB ground.
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or
customerservice@rfmd.com.
DS140506
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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
application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Package Drawing
(Dimensions in millimeters)
Notes:
1. Dimensions are for reference only.
2. Package body material: Alumina.
3. Lead and paddle plating: Au, 30µm minimum.
Recommended PCB Layout
RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421
For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or
customerservice@rfmd.com.
DS140506
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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
application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.