VCO190-
1000TY5V
narrowband
vOLTAGE CON-
TROLLED
OSCILLATOR
VCO190-1000TY
5V NARROWBAND VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
OSCILLATOR
Package: T-Package, 12.7mm x 12.7mm x 3.96mm
V
CC
Features
Linear Tuning/Low Phase Noise
Multiple Supply Voltage and
Package Options Available
Low-Cost/High-Volume Series
Frequency: 900MHz to 1100MHz
Resonator: Aircoil or Microstrip
PCB: FR-4 and S1170
Package Size: 12.7mm x
12.7mm x 3.96mm (0.5in x 0.5in
x 0.156in)
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
V
TUNE
Tank Circuit
Resonator:
Active Circuit
RF Output
(See Table)
Applications
Functional Block Diagram
Wireless Infrastructure
RFID
General Wireless
Product Description
This series of narrowband, low-cost, 5V VCO modules offers linear tuning across
their specified frequency band.
Ordering Information
VCO190-1000TY
Contact us at 1-480-756-6070
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GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
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SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
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BiFET HBT
LDMOS
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VCO190-1000TY
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Rating
-35 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.
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Compliant per EU Directive
2002/95/EC.
Parameter
Overall
Frequency Range
Tuning Voltage
Tuning Sensitivity
Output Power
Output Phase Noise
Harmonic Suppression
Spurious (Non-Harmonic)
Frequency Pushing
Frequency Pulling
Tuning Port Capacitance
Output Impedance
Min.
900
0.7
50
0
Specification
Typ.
1000
1.5
3.5
80
3
-96
-118
-12
-20
2
2
47
50
Max.
1100
4.3
110
6
-90
-110
-8
-10
-90
5
5
Unit
MHz
V
DC
V
DC
MHz/V
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc
dBc
dBc
MHz p-p
MHz p-p
pF
4.75V to 5.25V
12dB RL
10kHz
100kHz
2nd harmonic
3rd harmonic
900MHz
1100MHz
Condition
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
Supply Current
4.75
5
11
5.25
16
V
mA
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VCO190-1000TY
Package Drawing & Pin Outs
12.7mm x 12.7mm x 3.96mm (0.5in x 0.5in x 0.156in)
VCO190
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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