HMC732LC4B

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WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER

6 - 12 GHz

Typical Applications Features

Low Noise wideband MMIC VCO is ideal for: Wide Tuning Bandwidth
• Industrial/Medical Equipment Pout: +1 dBm
WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

• Test & Measurement Equipment Low SSB Phase Noise: -95 dBc/Hz @100 kHz
• Military Radar, EW & ECM No External Resonator Needed
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 57 mA
24 Lead Ceramic 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm²

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC732LC4B is a wideband MMIC Voltage
Controlled Oscillator which incorporates the resonator,
negative resistance device, and varactor diode. Output
power and phase noise performance are excellent
over temperature due to the oscillator’s monolithic
construction. The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning
voltage from 0 to +23V. The HMC732LC4B VCO
operates from a single +5V supply, consumes only
57 mA of current, and is housed in a RoHS compliant
SMT package. This wideband VCO uniquely combines
the attributes of ultra small size, low phase noise, low
power consumption, and wide tuning range.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, Vcc = +5V [1]

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 6 - 12 GHz
Power Output 1 dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset -65 dBc/Hz
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset -95 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage (Vtune) 0 23 V
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5V) 57 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune = +23V) 10 µA
Output Return Loss 15 dB
2nd Harmonic -12 dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 7 MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= +20V, F = 12 GHz -85 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate @ 6 GHz 0.4 MHz/°C
Frequency Drift Rate @ 12 GHz 0.25 MHz/°C

[1] A load VSWR of ≤ 2.0:1, across the frequency range of 0.01-14 GHz, is required for proper operation.

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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T = +25 °C
15 15

14 14

WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

13 13

OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

12 12

11 11

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7 4.75V
+25C
+85C 5.00V
6 6 5.25V
-40C

5 5
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25

TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)

Output Power vs.

Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
500 8

450 +25C
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/VOLT)

6 +85C
-40C
400
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

4
350

300 2

250
0
200
+25C
+85C -2
150 -40C

100 -4
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)

SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage Typical SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +5V
-20 -10

10 kHz -30
-40 100 kHz + 25C
1 MHz + 85C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

-50 - 40C
-60

-70
-80
-90

-100
-110

-120
-130

-140 -150
0 5 10 15 20 25 1e+3 1e+4 1e+5 1e+6 1e+7
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

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6 - 12 GHz

Supply Current vs. Vcc, T = 25 °C Absolute Maximum Ratings

65
Vcc +5.5 V
Vtune -1 to +25V
WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

60
Storage Temperature -65 °C to +150 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
55
Icc (mA)

50
Reliability Information
+ 4.75V
45 + 5.00V Junction Temperature To Maintain
135 °C
+ 5.25V 1 Million Hour MTTF
Nominal Junction Temperature
40 110 °C
0 5 10 15 20 25 (T = 85 °C)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
Thermal Resistance
91 °C/W
(Junction to GND paddle, 5V supply)
Operating Temperature -40 °C to + 85 °C

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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Outline Drawing

WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER Ni.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.

Package Information

Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H732
HMC732LC4B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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6 - 12 GHz

Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 3, 5 - 11, No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/DC
WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

N/C
13, 16 - 24 ground. Performance will not be affected.

Control Voltage and Modulation Input. Modulation

bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. See
4 Vtune
“Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varactor
Tuned VCO” application note.

12 Vcc Supply Voltage Vcc= +5V

Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that

14 GND
must also be RF & DC grounded.

RF output (AC coupled)

(A load VSWR of ≤ 2.0:1, across the frequency range of
15 RFOUT
0.01-14 GHz, is required for proper operation.)

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WIDEBAND MMIC VCO WITH BUFFER AMPLIFIER

6 - 12 GHz

Evaluation PCB

WIDEBAND VCOS - SMT

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108648 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the application should

J1 RF Connector, SMA use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
J2 RF Connector, SMA should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
J3 DC Header ground leads and exposed ground paddle should
C1 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. be connected directly to the ground plane similar
C2 4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes
U1 HMC732LC4B VCO
should be used to connect the top and bottom
PCB [2] 108646 Eval Board
ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
is available from Hittite upon request.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350

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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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