9.85 GHz to 20.5 GHz,
Wideband, MMIC VCO
Data Sheet
ADF5709
FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Wide output frequency range: 9.85 GHz to 20.5 GHz
Wide tuning bandwidth
Low single sideband phase noise: −83 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
No external resonator needed
Supply current: 70 mA typical at VCC = 5 V
24-terminal, 3.90 mm × 3.90 mm, ceramic LCC package
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APPLICATIONS
GND
Figure 1.
Industrial and medical equipment
Test and measurement equipment
Military radars, electronic warfare (EW), and electronic
countermeasures (ECMs)
Point to point and multipoint radios
Very small aperture terminals (VSATs)
Wireless communication infrastructure
The low input impedance on the VTUNE pin of the ADF5709
enables high tuning speed and modulation bandwidth, which
allows faster frequency sweeps and lock times when used as
part of a frequency synthesizer, for example, in radar or in test
and measurement applications.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF5709 wideband, monolithic microwave integrated
circuit (MMIC), voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) supports
an output frequency (fOUT) range of 9.85 GHz to 20.5 GHz while
maintaining −83 dBc/Hz phase noise at 100 kHz offset without
subharmonic tones. The wide frequency tuning range and low
phase noise allow phase-locked loop (PLL) solutions for a variety
of frequency bands and limit the need for multiple narrow-band
VCOs. The broad frequency coverage reduces the board design
complexity and simplifies the bill of materials when designing
RF and microwave applications.
The ADF5709 is encapsulated into a tiny, 3.90 mm × 3.90 mm,
RoHS compliant, ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
The package includes through vias to the exposed pad,
enhancing thermal characteristics.
The small size, optimal noise performance, low power
consumption, and wide tuning range of the ADF5709 make
the device ideal for many applications requiring flexibility,
high performance, a small footprint, and a tight power budget.
The VCO operates from a single 5 V supply and consumes
only 70 mA of supply current that results in minimal power
dissipation. The ADF5709 low power consumption is ideal
for high performance applications with limited or no airflow.
The monolithic construction of the VCO allows optimal output
power and noise characteristics over temperature variations.
The ADF5709 is pin to pin compatible with the HMC733 and
other Analog Devices, Inc., wideband VCOs.
The VCO is fully integrated and incorporates a resonator, a
negative resistance device, and a varactor diode that minimize
the number of external components and reduces board space.
Rev. A
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