Overview
The HMC584LP5E is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This device is designed to operate within the frequency range of 12.5 to 13.9 GHz and features half frequency and divide-by-4 outputs. The VCO integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, and varactor diodes, ensuring excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations due to its monolithic structure.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 12.5 - 13.9 GHz | |
| Output Power | +10 dBm typical | Vcc = +5V |
| Supply Voltage | +5V | |
| Half Frequency Output | RFOUT/2 (AC coupled) | |
| Divide-by-4 Output | RFOUT/4 (DC block required) | |
| Tuning Voltage Range | 0 to 15 V | |
| Package Type | Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic | |
| Lead Finish | 100% matte Sn (RoHS-compliant) | |
| MSL Rating | MSL3 | |
| Max Peak Reflow Temperature | 260 °C |
Key Features
- Monolithic structure ensuring excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations.
- Integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, and varactor diodes.
- Half frequency output (RFOUT/2) and divide-by-4 output (RFOUT/4).
- Typical output power of +10 dBm from a +5V supply voltage.
- Tuning voltage range of 0 to 15 V.
- RoHS-compliant package with 100% matte Sn lead finish.
Applications
- Wireless communication systems.
- Radar systems.
- Microwave and millimeter-wave systems.
- Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizers.
- Frequency dividers and multipliers.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC584LP5E?
The frequency range of the HMC584LP5E is 12.5 to 13.9 GHz.
- What is the typical output power of the HMC584LP5E?
The typical output power is +10 dBm from a +5V supply voltage.
- What are the key outputs of the HMC584LP5E?
The device features half frequency output (RFOUT/2) and divide-by-4 output (RFOUT/4).
- What is the tuning voltage range for the HMC584LP5E?
The tuning voltage range is 0 to 15 V.
- Is the HMC584LP5E RoHS-compliant?
- What is the maximum peak reflow temperature for the HMC584LP5E?
The maximum peak reflow temperature is 260 °C.
- What type of package does the HMC584LP5E use?
The package type is Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic.
- What are some common applications of the HMC584LP5E?
Common applications include wireless communication systems, radar systems, microwave and millimeter-wave systems, and PLL synthesizers.
- How does the monolithic structure of the HMC584LP5E benefit its performance?
The monolithic structure ensures excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations.
- What components are integrated within the HMC584LP5E?
The device integrates resonators, negative resistance devices, and varactor diodes.
