HMC-C030 v03.0708 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz Features Wide Tuning Bandwidth High Output Power: +21 dBm SSB Phase Noise: -83 dBc/Hz @100 kHz No External Resonator Needed Single Positive Supply: +8V to +15V @ 195 mA Typical Applications The HMC-C030 VCO Module is ideal for: * Industrial/Medical Equipment RoHS Compliant Hermetically Sealed Module Field Replaceable SMA Connectors -40C to +85C Operating Temperature * Test & Measurement Equipment * Military Radar, EW & ECM General Description * Lab Instrumentation The HMC-C030 is a wideband GaAs InGaP Voltage Controlled Oscillator which incorporates the resonator, negative resistance device, and varactor diode. An internal voltage regulator provides excellent 0.2 MHz/V frequency pushing while the output buffer amplifier boosts output power to +20 dBm; which is enough to drive one or two mixers. Phase noise performance is stable over temperature due to the oscillator's monolithic construction. The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning voltage from 0 to +13V. The HMC-C030 VCO operates from a single +8V to +15V supply, and is housed in a hermetically sealed module. This wideband VCO uniquely combines the attributes of small size, low phase noise, wide tuning range and high output power. Functional Diagram VCOs 10 Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25 C, Vdc = +12V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Power Output 18 Typ. Units GHz 21 dBm SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset -83 dBc/Hz SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset -59 dBc/Hz Tune Voltage (Vtune) Supply Current (Idc) (Vdc = +12V) 0 13 195 Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +15V) V mA 10 A Output Return Loss 15 dB 2nd Harmonic -20 dBc 2 MHz pp Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 10 - 12 Max. 8.0 - 12.5 Pushing @ Vtune= +5V 0.2 MHz/V Frequency Drift Rate 0.8 MHz/C 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C030 v03.0708 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T = +25C 14 14 13 13 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 11 10 25C +85C -40C 9 8 7 12 11 10 11V 12V 13V 9 8 7 0 3 6 9 12 15 0 3 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +12V 12 15 26 25C +85C -40C 800 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT) 9 Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +12V 1000 600 400 200 0 22 10 18 25C +85C -40C 14 10 0 3 6 9 12 15 0 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 3 6 9 12 15 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +12V SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage 0 0 10k 100k -20 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 6 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) VCOs OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vdc = +12V -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 0 3 6 9 TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 12 15 -20 +25C +85C -40C -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 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 Online at www.hittite.com 10 - 13 HMC-C030 v03.0708 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz Outline Drawing VCOs 10 Package Information Package Type C-1 Package Weight [1] 10.2 gms [2] Spacer Weight N/A [1] Includes the connectors [2] 1 gms Tolerance NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 2. BRACKET MATERIAL: ALUMINUM. 3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES: .010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 6. MARK LOT NUMBER ON LABEL WHERE SHOWN, WITH .030" MIN TEXT HEIGHT. 10 - 14 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C030 v03.0708 WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 8.0 - 12.5 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Vdc -0.3 Vdc to +25 Vdc Vtune 0 to +15V Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled) uses a female SMA connector. Interface Schematic 2 Vdc Supply Voltage Vdc = +8V to +15V 3 VTUNE Control Voltage and Modulation Input uses a female SMA connector. Modulation bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. See "Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varactor Tuned VCO" application note. 4 GND Must be connected to power supply ground. 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 Online at www.hittite.com VCOs 10 10 - 15