Overview
The HMC736LP4E from Analog Devices Inc. is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). This device integrates a resonator, negative resistance device, and varactor diode, providing excellent phase noise performance over temperature, shock, and process variations. The VCO is packaged in a 24-lead, 4x4 mm leadless QFN surface mount package and does not require external matching components.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Fo) | 14.5 | - | 15.0 | GHz |
| Frequency Range (Fo/2) | 7.25 | - | 7.5 | GHz |
| Power Output (RFOUT) | 6 | 9 | 13 | dBm |
| Power Output (RFOUT/2) | -3 | 2 | - | dBm |
| SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset | -105 | - | - | dBc/Hz |
| Tune Voltage (Vtune) | 1 | - | 13 | V |
| Supply Current | 120 | 150 | 180 | mA |
| Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune=13V) | - | - | 10 | µA |
| Output Return Loss | - | - | 2.5 | dB |
| Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) | - | - | 51 | °C/W |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
Key Features
- Dual output: Fo = 14.5 - 15.0 GHz and Fo/2 = 7.25 - 7.5 GHz
- No external resonator needed
- Excellent phase noise performance: -105 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset
- Power output: +9 dBm typical from a +4.2V supply voltage
- 24-lead, 4x4 mm leadless QFN surface mount package
- RoHS-compliant option available (HMC736LP4E)
- Low thermal resistance: 51 °C/W
Applications
- Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
- Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
- SATCOM
- Military End-Use
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC736LP4E? The frequency range is 14.5 - 15.0 GHz for Fo and 7.25 - 7.5 GHz for Fo/2.
- What is the typical power output of the HMC736LP4E? The typical power output is +9 dBm from a +4.2V supply voltage.
- Does the HMC736LP4E require external matching components? No, it does not require external matching components.
- What is the phase noise performance of the HMC736LP4E? The phase noise performance is -105 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset.
- What is the package type of the HMC736LP4E? It is a 24-lead, 4x4 mm leadless QFN surface mount package.
- Is the HMC736LP4E RoHS-compliant? Yes, the HMC736LP4E is RoHS-compliant.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC736LP4E? Typical applications include Point to Point/Multipoint Radio, Test Equipment & Industrial Controls, SATCOM, and Military End-Use.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC736LP4E? The operating temperature range is -40 to +85 °C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the HMC736LP4E? The storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C.
- What is the thermal resistance of the HMC736LP4E? The thermal resistance is 51 °C/W.
