CHV2242c
RoHS COMPLIANT
Q-band VCO based on Ku-band Oscillator
and Q-band Multiplier
GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC
+V
-V
Description
The CHV2242c is a monolithic multifunction for
frequency generation. It integrates a Ku-band
oscillator with frequency control (VCO), a Q-
band frequency multiplier and buffer amplifiers.
For performance optimisation, two external
ports (ERC1 and ERC2) allow a passive
resonator coupling to the oscillator (at one third
of output frequency). On chip Schottky diode,
based on a P-HEMT, is used as varactor. All
the active devices are internally self-biased.
The circuit is manufactured with the P-HEMT
process: 0.25µm gate length, via holes through
the substrate, air bridges and electron beam
gate lithography.
F_VCO = F_out/3
ERC1
RF_out
MEDIUM Q
RESONATOR
x3
(F_out)
ERC2
V_tune
Multifunction block diagram
38,7
38,6
38,5
38,4
38,3
38,2
38,1
It is available in chip form.
Main Features
ꢀ Ku-band VCO + Q-band multiplier
ꢀ On chip varactor
ꢀ External resonator for centre frequency
control and phase noise optimisation
ꢀ Low phase noise
0
0,1
0,2
0,3
0,4
0,5
0,6
0,7
0,8
0,9
1
1,1
1,2
Tuning voltage (V)
ꢀ Auxiliary output at VCO frequency
ꢀ High temperature range
ꢀ On-chip self biasing
Typical tuning characteristic
(Coupled to a micro-strip filter
ꢀ Automatic assembly oriented
ꢀ Chip size 2.41 x 1.18 x 0.1 mm
ꢀ BCB Layer protection
Main Characteristics
Tamb = +25°C
Symbol
F_out
F_vco
F_tune
Pout
Parameter
Output centre frequency
Oscillator frequency
Min
Typ
38.25
F_out/3
200
Max
Unit
38
38.5
GHz
Output frequency tuning range
Output power
150
5
MHz
dBm
7
ESD Protections: Electrostatic discharge sensitive device observe handling precautions!
Ref. : DSCHV2242c6354 - 20 Dec 06
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Specifications subject to change without notice
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