HMC388LP4 / 388LP4E
v02.0805
MMIC VCO w/ BUFFER
AMPLIFIER, 3.15 - 3.4 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Buffer Amplifier for:
• Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
• VSAT & Microwave Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military
Pout: +4.9 dBm
Phase Noise: -113 dBc/Hz @100 KHz
No External Resonator Needed
Single Supply: 3V @ 39 mA
QFN Leadless SMT Package, 16 mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC388LP4 & HMC388LP4E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs
with integrated resonators, negative resistance dev-
ices, varactor diodes, and buffer amplifiers. Covering
3.15 to 3.4 GHz, the VCO’s phase noise performance
is excellent over temperature, shock, vibration and
process due to the oscillator’s monolithic structure.
Power output is 4.9 dBm typical from a single supply
of 3V @ 39mA. The voltage controlled oscillator is
packaged in a low cost leadless QFN 4x4 mm surface
mount package.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vcc = +3V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Min.
1.5
0
Typ.
3.15 - 3.4
4.9
Max.
Units
GHz
dBm
dBc/Hz
V
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RF Output
Tune Voltage (Vtune)
-113
10
10
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +3.0V)
Tune Port Leakage Current
39
8
mA
μA
Output Return Loss
dB
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
-7
-14
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= +5V
Frequency Drift Rate
2.7
-2
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
0.4
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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