HMC511LP5/511LP5E

v06.0114

MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT

9.05 - 10.15 GHz

Typical Applications Features

Low noise MMIC VCO w/Half Frequency, for: Dual Output: Fo = 9.05 - 10.15 GHz
• VSAT Radio Fo/2 = 4.525 - 5.075 GHz
VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

• Point to Point/Multi-Point Radio Pout: +13 dBm

• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls Phase Noise: -115 dBc/Hz @100 kHz Typ.
• Military End-Use No External Resonator Needed
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC511LP5 & HMC511LP5E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs.
The HMC511LP5 & HMC511LP5E integrate resonators,
negative resistance devices, varactor diodes and
feature a half frequency output. The VCO’s phase
noise performance is excellent over temperature,
shock, and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic
structure. Power output is +13 dBm typical from a +5V
supply. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged
in a leadless QFN 5x5 mm surface mount package,
and requires no external matching components.

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

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Fo 9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Frequency Range
Fo/2 4.525 - 5.075 GHz
RFOUT +9 +16 dBm
Power Output
RFOUT/2 +5 +11 dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT -115 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage Vtune 2 13 V
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5.0V) 200 265 300 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V) 10 µA
Output Return Loss 2 dB
Harmonics/Subharmonics 1/2 38 dBc
2nd 15 dBc
3rd 30 dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 8 MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V 15 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate 0.9 MHz/°C

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Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T = 25C

10.6 10.6

10.2

OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

10.2
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

9.8
9.8
9.4
9.4
9
9
8.6
8.6
8.2
8.2
7.8
7.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) Vcc= +4.75V Vcc= +5.0V Vcc= +5.25V

+25 C +85 C -40 C

Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage

700 18

16
600
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

14
SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)

500
12
400 10

300 8

6
200
4
100
2

0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C -40 C

SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +5V
-60 0

-70 -20
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

-40
-80
-60
-90
-80
-100
-100
-110
-120
-120 -140

-130 -160
2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 10 10 10 10
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

10kHz offset 100kHz offset +25 C +85 C -40 C

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RFOUT/2 Output Power

RFOUT/2 Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage vs. Tuning Voltage
5.4 14

5.2 12
VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

5
10
4.8
8
4.6
6
4.4
4
4.2

4 2

3.8 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc) TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C -40 C

Absolute Maximum Ratings Reliability Information

Vcc +5.5 Vdc Junction Temperature To Maintain
135 °C
1 Million Hour MTTF
Vtune 0 to +15V
Nominal Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C 126.9 °C
(T = +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Thermal Resistance
31.6 °C/W
(junction to ground paddle)
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Vcc (V) Icc (mA)
4.75 245
5.0 265
5.25 285
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.

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Outline Drawing

VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

NOTES:
1. 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 Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
[1] H511
HMC511LP5 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL3
XXXX
[2] H511
HMC511LP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 4, 6 - 10,
VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/

13 - 18, 20, 22 - N/C
DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
28, 30 - 32

12 RFOUT/2 Half frequency output (AC coupled).

19 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled).

21 Vcc Supply Voltage, +5V

Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth

29 VTUNE
dependent on drive source impedance.

Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle

5, 11 Paddle GND
that must be connected to RF/DC ground.

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9.05 - 10.15 GHz

Evaluation PCB

VCOS WITH Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110227 [1]
Item Description The circuit board used in the application should use
J1 - J4 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J5 2 mm DC Header have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. leads and backside ground paddle should be con-
C4 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. nected directly to the ground plane similar to that
C5 - C7 2.2 µF Tantalum Capacitor
shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be
U1 HMC511LP5(E) VCO
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
PCB [2] 110225 Eval Board
The evaluation circuit board shown is available from
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
Hittite upon request.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
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