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HMC511LP5/511LP5E
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MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
9.05 - 10.15 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC511LP5 & HMC511LP5E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs.
The HMC511LP5 & HMC511LP5E integrate resonators,
negative resistance devices, varactor diodes and
feature a half frequency output. The VCO’s phase
noise performance is excellent over temperature,
shock, and process due to the oscillator’s monolithic
structure. Power output is +13 dBm typical from a +5V
supply. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged
in a leadless QFN 5x5 mm surface mount package,
and requires no external matching components.
Dual Output: Fo = 9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Fo/2 = 4.525 - 5.075 GHz
Pout: +13 dBm
Phase Noise: -115 dBc/Hz @100 kHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Half Frequency, for:
• VSAT Radio
• Point to Point/Multi-Point Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• Military End-Use
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vcc = +5V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range Fo
Fo/2
9.05 - 10.15
4.525 - 5.075
GHz
GHz
Power Output RFOUT
RFOUT/2
+9
+5
+16
+11
dBm
dBm
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset, Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT -115 dBc/Hz
Tune Voltage Vtune 213 V
Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5.0V) 200 265 300 mA
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V) 10 µA
Output Return Loss 2dB
Harmonics/Subharmonics 1/2
2nd
3rd
38
15
30
dBc
dBc
dBc
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR) 8 MHz pp
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V 15 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate 0.9 MHz/°C
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC511LP5 / 511LP5 E
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9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage
SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +5V
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T = 25C
Output Power vs. Tuning Voltage
7.8
8.2
8.6
9
9.4
9.8
10.2
10.6
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+25 C +85 C -40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
012345678910111213
+25 C +85 C -40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
012345678910111213
+25 C +85 C -40 C
SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
-160
-140
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
102103104105106
+25 C +85 C -40 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
7.8
8.2
8.6
9
9.4
9.8
10.2
10.6
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Vcc= +4.75V Vcc= +5.0V Vcc= +5.25V
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
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10kHz offset 100kHz offset
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC511LP5 / 511LP5 E
v0 6.0114
MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc +5.5 Vdc
Vtune 0 to +15V
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
Vcc (V) Icc (mA)
4.75 245
5.0 265
5.25 285
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
RFOUT/2 Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage
RFOUT/2 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
012345678910111213
+25 C +85 C -40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
3.8
4
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5
5.2
5.4
012345678910111213
+25 C +85 C -40 C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (Vdc)
Reliability Information
Junction Temperature To Maintain
1 Million Hour MTTF 135 °C
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = +85 °C126.9 °C
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 31.6 °C/W
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
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HMC511LP5 / 511LP5 E
v0 6.0114
MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PAT TERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HM C511LP5 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL3 [1] H511
XXXX
HM C511LP5 E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL3 [2] H511
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC511LP5 / 511LP5 E
v0 6.0114
MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
9.05 - 10.15 GHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 4, 6 - 10,
13 - 18, 20, 22 -
28, 30 - 32
N/C No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
12 RFOUT/2 Half frequency output (AC coupled).
19 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled).
21 Vcc Supply Voltage, +5V
29 VTUNE Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
5, 11 Paddle GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle
that must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Pin Descriptions
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HMC511LP5 / 511LP5 E
v0 6.0114
MMIC VCO WITH HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
9.05 - 10.15 GHz
The circuit board used in the application should use
RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
leads and backside ground paddle should be con-
nected directly to the ground plane similar to that
shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
The evaluation circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110227 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J4 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J5 2 mm DC Header
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5 - C7 2.2 µF Tantalum Capacitor
U1 HMC511LP5(E) VCO
PCB [2] 110225 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR
