HMC510LP5
/
510LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 8.45 - 9.55 GHz
Features
Dual Output: Fo = 8.45 - 9.55 GHz
Fo/2 = 4.225 - 4.775 GHz
Pout: +13 dBm
Phase Noise: -116 dBc/Hz @100 kHz Typ.
No External Resonator Needed
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²
Typical Applications
Low noise MMIC VCO w/Half Frequency, Divide-by-4
Outputs for:
• Point to Point/Multipoint Radio
• Test Equipment & Industrial Controls
• SATCOM
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC510LP5 & HMC510LP5E are GaAs InGaP
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC VCOs.
The HMC510LP5 & HMC510LP5E integrate resona-
tors, negative resistance devices, varactor diodes
and feature half frequency and divide-by-4 outputs.
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 voltage. The prescaler and RF/2
functions can be disabled to conserve current if not
required. The voltage controlled oscillator is packaged
in a leadless QFN 5x5 mm surface mount package,
and requires no external matching components.
8
VCOS
with
F
o
/2 OUTPUT - SMT
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc (Dig), Vcc (Amp), Vcc (RF) = +5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Fo
Fo/2
RFOUT
RFOUT/2
RFOUT/4
+10
+8
-8
-116
Vtune
Icc(Dig) + Icc(Amp) + Icc(RF)
2
270
315
13
360
10
2
1/2
2nd
3rd
40
15
40
6
20
0.8
Min.
Typ.
8.45 - 9.55
4.225 - 4.775
+15
+14
-4
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
V
mA
µA
dB
dBc
dBc
dBc
MHz pp
MHz/V
MHz/°C
Power Output
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset,
Vtune= +5V @ RFOUT
Tune Voltage
Supply Current
Tune Port Leakage Current (Vtune= 13V)
Output Return Loss
Harmonics/Subharmonics
Pulling (into a 2.0:1 VSWR)
Pushing @ Vtune= 5V
Frequency Drift Rate
8-1
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC510LP5 / 510LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 8.45 - 9.55 GHz
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
10.2
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
9.8
9.4
9
8.6
8.2
7.8
7.4
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Frequency vs. Tuning Voltage, T= 25°C
10.2
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
9.8
9.4
9
8.6
8.2
7.8
7.4
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Vcc=4.75V
Vcc=5.00V
Vcc=5.25V
Sensitivity vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
700
600
Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
16
14
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
12
10
SENSITIVITY(MHz/V)
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
VCOS
with
F
o
/2 OUTPUT - SMT
8-2
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
6
4
2
0
8
9
10
11 12
13
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
SSB Phase Noise vs. Tuning Voltage
-75
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-85
-95
10kHz OFFSET
100kHz OFFSET
SSB Phase Noise @ Vtune = +5V
0
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-20
-40
-60
-80
+25C
+85C
-40C
-105
-115
-125
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-100
-120
-140
-160
8
9
10
11 12
13
-180
2
10
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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
HMC510LP5 / 510LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 8.45 - 9.55 GHz
RFOUT/2 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
5.1
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.9
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
RFOUT/2 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
16
14
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Divide-by-4 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
2.55
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Divide-by-4 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc = +5V
0
-1
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
VCOS
with
F
o
/2 OUTPUT - SMT
2.45
2.35
2.25
2.15
2.05
1.95
1.85
1.75
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOTLS)
+25C
+85C
-40C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc(Dig), Vcc(Amp), Vcc(RF)
Vtune
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 43.5 mW/C above 85 °C
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+5.5 Vdc
0 to +15V
135 °C
2.17 W
23 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.75
5.00
5.25
Icc (mA)
290
315
340
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
8-3
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
HMC510LP5 / 510LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 8.45 - 9.55 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.
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H510
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H510
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Package Information
Part Number
HMC510LP5
HMC510LP5E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL3
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1-3, 8-10,
13-18, 20,
22-28, 30-32
Function
N/C
Description
No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground. Performance will not be affected.
Interface Schematic
4
RFOUT/4
Divide-by-4 output. DC block required.
6
Vcc (Dig)
Supply voltage for prescaler. If prescaler is not
required, this pin may be left open to conserve
approximately 65 mA of current.
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
8-4
VCOS
with
F
o
/2 OUTPUT - SMT
HMC510LP5 / 510LP5E
v04.0811
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-4, 8.45 - 9.55 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
7
Vcc (Amp)
Supply voltage, for RFOUT/2 output. If RFOUT/2
is not required, this pin may be left open to
conserve approximately 30 mA of current.
12
RFOUT/2
Half frequency output (AC coupled).
19
RF OUT
RF output (AC coupled).
8
VCOS
with
F
o
/2 OUTPUT - SMT
21
Vcc (RF)
Supply Voltage, +5V
29
VTUNE
Control voltage and modulation input. Modulation
bandwidth dependent on drive source impedance. See
“Determining the FM Bandwidth of a Wideband Varac-
tor Tuned VCO” application note.
5, 11, Paddle
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Typical Application Circuit
8-5
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
