HMC401QS16G
/
401QS16GE
v02.0805
Ku-Band MMIC VCO with
DIVIDE-BY-8, 13.2 - 13.5 GHz
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Divide-by-8
for Ku-Band applications such as:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios / LMDS
• VSAT
Features
Pout: -7 dBm
Phase Noise: -105 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: 5V @ 290 mA
QSOP16G SMT Package
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC401QS16G & HMC401QS16GE are GaAs
InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC
VCOs. The HMC401QS16G & HMC401QS16GE
integrate resonators, negative resistance devices,
varactor diodes and divide-by-8 prescalers. The
VCO’s phase noise performance is excellent over
temperature, shock, and process due to the oscillator’s
monolithic structure. Power output is -7 dBm typical
from a 5V supply voltage. The voltage controlled
oscillator is packaged in a low cost, surface mount
16 leaded QSOP package with an exposed base for
improved RF and thermal performance.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc1, Vcc2 = +5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RF Output
Tune Voltage
Supply Current
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 10V)
Output Return Loss
Harmonics/Subharmonics
1/2
3/2
2nd
5/2
2
-7
-28
-17
-40
0.6
5
1.5
Vtune
Icc1 (Digital)
Icc2 (RF)
0
65
225
10
FR Output
Divided Output
-10
-9
Min.
Typ.
13.2 - 13.5
-7
-6
-105
10
Max.
Units
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
V
mA
mA
μA
dB
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V
Frequency Drift Rate
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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
HMC401QS16G
/
401QS16GE
v02.0805
Ku-Band MMIC VCO with
DIVIDE-BY-8, 13.2 - 13.5 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
13.8
13.7
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
13.6
13.5
13.4
13.3
13.2
13.1
13
12.9
12.8
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Vcc= 4.75V
Vcc= 5.0V
Vcc= 5.25V
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
13.8
13.7
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
13.6
13.5
13.4
13.3
13.2
13.1
13
12.9
12.8
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
0
1
2
3
4
5
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-60
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10kHz offset
100kHz offset
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
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
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HMC401QS16G
/
401QS16GE
v02.0805
Ku-Band MMIC VCO with
DIVIDE-BY-8, 13.2 - 13.5 GHz
Divided Output
Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
0
DIVIDED OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Divided Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
DIVIDED OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.72
1.71
1.7
1.69
1.68
1.67
1.66
1.65
1.64
1.63
1.62
1.61
1.6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Divided Output
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)
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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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
HMC401QS16G
/
401QS16GE
v02.0805
Ku-Band MMIC VCO with
DIVIDE-BY-8, 13.2 - 13.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Vtune
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
5.5 V
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
0 to 11V Max.
Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.75
5.0
5.25
Icc (mA)
260
290
315
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC401QS16G
HMC401QS16GE
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]
H401
XXXX
H401
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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HMC401QS16G
/
401QS16GE
v02.0805
Ku-Band MMIC VCO with
DIVIDE-BY-8, 13.2 - 13.5 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFOUT
RF output (AC coupled).
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2, 3, 4, 6,
8, 9, 10, 13,
14, 16
N/C
No Connection
5
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
7, 15
VCC1, VCC2
Supply Voltage, 5V
11
OUT
Divided Output
12
NOUT
Divided Output 180° output phase with pin 11.
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be RF & DC grounded.
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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
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