HMC736LP4 / 736LP4E
v01.0209
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
14.5 - 15.0 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC736LP4(E) is ideal for:
• Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• SATCOM
Features
Dual Output: Fo = 14.5 - 15.0 GHz
Fo/2 = 7.25 - 7.5 GHz
Pout: +9 dBm
Phase Noise: -105 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz
No External Resonator Needed
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC736LP4(E) is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction
Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCO. The
HMC736LP4(E) integrates
a resonator, negative
resistance device, varactor diode and feature half
frequencyoutput. TheVCO’sphasenoiseperformance
is excellent over temperature, shock, and process due
to the oscillator’s monolithic structure. Power output
is +9 dBm typical from a +4.2V supply voltage. The
voltage controlled oscillator is packaged in a leadless
QFN 4x4 mm surface mount package, and requires no
external matching components.
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Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vcc = +4.2V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Fo
Fo/2
14.5 - 15.0
7.25 - 7.5
GHz
GHz
Frequency Range
RFOUT
RFOUT/2
6
-8
9
-3
13
2
dBm
dBm
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset,
Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT
-105
dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage
Vtune
1
13
180
10
V
Supply Current
120
150
2.5
mA
µA
dB
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V)
Output Return Loss
Harmonics/Subharmonics
1/2
3/2
-45
-42
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V
Frequency Drift Rate
12
24
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
1.2
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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