HMC533LP4
/
533LP4E
v00.0405
MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16,
23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Divide-by-16 for:
• VSAT Radio
• Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military End-Use
• Automotive Radar
Features
Pout: +12 dBm
Phase Noise: -95 dBc/Hz @100 KHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: +5V @ 220 mA
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm
2
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC
VCOs. The HMC533LP4 & HMC533LP4E integrate
resonators, negative resistance devices, varactor
diodes and feature a divide-by-16 output. The VCO’s
phase noise performance is excellent over temperature,
shock, and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic
structure. Power output is +12 dBm typical from a +5V
supply voltage. Prescaler function can be disabled to
conserve current if not required. The voltage controlled
oscillator is packaged in a leadless QFN 4 x 4 mm
surface mount package.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc1, Vcc2, Vcc3 = +5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT
Tune Voltage
Supply Current
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V)
Output Return Loss
Harmonics/Subharmonics
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V
Frequency Drift Rate
1/2
3/2
3
26
37
13
80
2.3
Vtune
Icc
2
180
220
RFOUT
RFOUT/16
+9
-7
Min.
Typ.
23.8 - 24.8
+12
-4
-95
13
260
10
+15
-1
Max.
Units
GHz
dBm
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
HMC533LP4
/
533LP4E
v00.0405
MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16,
23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
26
25.6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
25.2
24.8
24.4
24
23.6
23.2
22.8
22.4
22
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
Vcc=4.75V
Vcc=5.0V
Vcc=5.25V
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
26
25.6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
25.2
24.8
24.4
24
23.6
23.2
22.8
22.4
22
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
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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23.8 - 24.8 GHz
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-60
-65
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune= +5V
0
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
3
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-70
-75
-80
-85
-90
-95
-100
-105
-110
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
10kHz offset
100kHz offset
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10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Divide-by-16 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
1.625
1.6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Divide-by-16 Output
Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
0
-1
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
1.575
1.55
1.525
1.5
1.475
1.45
1.425
1.4
1.375
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
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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
HMC533LP4
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533LP4E
v00.0405
MMIC VCO w/ DIVIDE-BY-16,
23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2
Vtune
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 28 mW/C above 85 °C
Thermal Resistance
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
5.5 V
0 to 15V Max.
135 °C
1.4 W
36 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.75
5.0
5.25
Icc (mA)
200
220
240
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
11. 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
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC533LP4
HMC533LP4E
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]
H533
XXXX
H533
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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23.8 - 24.8 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 15, 17,
21, 23
Function
GND
Description
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
Interface Schematic
2
RFOUT/16
Divided-by-16 Output
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3, 4
VCC2, VCC3
Suppy voltage for prescaler.
If prescaler is not required, these pins may be
left open to conserve 100 mA of current
5-14, 18,
19, 24
No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
N/C
16
RFOUT
RF output (AC coupled).
20
VCC1
Supply Voltage, +5V
22
VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
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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