CHV2243a
RoHS COMPLIANT
Fully Integrated Q-band VCO
based on Ku-band Oscillator and Q-band Multiplier
GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC
Description
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The CHV2243a 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.
The VCO is fully integrated. On chip P-HEMT
based Schottky diode 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
RF_out
x3
(F_out)
V_tune
VCO_out_aux
Multifunction block diagram
It is available in chip form.
40
39,5
39
Main Features
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Ku-band VCO + Q-band multiplier
Fully integrated VCO
Wide frequency tuning range
PLL oriented
Auxiliary output at VCO frequency
High temperature range
On-chip self biasing
Automatic assembly oriented
Chip size 2.48 x 1.18 x 0.1 mm
38,5
38
37,5
37
36,5
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
Tuning voltage (V)
Typical tuning characteristic
Main Characteristics
Tamb = +25°C
Symbol
F_out
Parameter
Min
Typ
38.25
F_out/3
3
Max
Unit
Output centre frequency
Oscillator frequency
38
38.5
GHz
F_vco
F_tune1 Output frequency tuning range
Pout Output power
1.5
4
GHz
dBm
8
12
ESD Protections : Electrostatic discharge sensitive device observe handling precautions !
Ref. : DSCHV2243a7310 - 06 Nov 07
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Specifications subject to change without notice
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