HMC391LP4
/
391LP4E
v03.0209
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 3.9 - 4.45 GHz
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Buffer Amplifier for:
• VSAT & Microwave Radio
• Radio Altimetry
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military
Features
Pout: +5.0 dBm
Phase Noise: -106 dBc/Hz @100 KHz
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: +3V @ 30 mA
24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 9 mm
2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC391LP4 & HMC391LP4E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs
with integrated resonators, negative resistance
devices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers.
Covering 3.9 to 4.45 GHz, the VCO’s phase noise
performance is excellent over temperature, shock,
vibration and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic
structure. Power output is 5.0 dBm typical from a
single supply of +3V @ 30 mA. The voltage controlled
oscillator is packaged in a low cost leadless QFN 4 x 4
mm surface mount package.
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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 = +3V)
Tune Port Leakage Current
Output Return Loss
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V
Frequency Drift Rate
7
-9
-23
8.0
16
0.5
0
30
1.5
Min.
Typ.
3.9 - 4.45
5.0
-106
10
40
10
Max.
Units
GHz
dBm
dBc/Hz
V
mA
μA
dB
dBc
dBc
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
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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
HMC391LP4
/
391LP4E
v03.0209
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 3.9 - 4.45 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
4.7
4.6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
4
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Vcc=2.75V
Vcc=3.0V
Vcc=3.25V
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
4.7
4.6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
4
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
Output Power vs.
Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +3V
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
6
7
8
9
10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-60
-65
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-70
-75
-80
-85
-90
-95
10 KHz Offset
100 KHz Offset
Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
3
10
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-100
-105
-110
-115
-120
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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
HMC391LP4
/
391LP4E
v03.0209
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 3.9 - 4.45 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc
Vtune
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 3 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+3.5 Vdc
0 to +11V
135 °C
150 mW
333 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
2.75
3.0
3.25
Icc (mA)
22
30
39
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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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 SOLERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
PCB LAND PATTERN
Package Information
Part Number
HMC391LP4
HMC391LP4E
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]
H391
XXXX
H391
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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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
HMC391LP4
/
391LP4E
v03.0209
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 3.9 - 4.45 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. Package bottom
has an exposed metal paddle that must be RF & DC grounded.
RF output (AC coupled)
16
RFOUT
20
Vcc
Supply Voltage Vcc= 3V
22
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
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Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105706
[1]
Item
J1 - J2
J3 - J4
C1
C2
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
DC Pin
4.7 μF Tantalum Capacitor
10,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
HMC391LP4 / HMC391LP4E VCO
105667 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-
nected 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.
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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