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RFVC1838 - InGaP MMIC VCO

General Description

1-3 N/C No internal connection.

VCO RF output at Fo/4.

Externally DC-blocked.

Overview

RFVC1838 11.57GHz to 12.70GHz MMIC VCO with Fo/2 and Fo/4 Outputs RFMD's RFVC1838 is a 5V InGaP MMIC VCO with an integrated frequency divider providing additional Fo/2 and Fo/4 outputs.

With an Fo frequency range of 11.57GHz to 12.70GHz its monolithic structure provides excellent temperature, shock, and vibration performance.

Output power (Fo) is +8dBm and is flat across the tuning voltage range of 1.5V to 14.5V.

Phase noise is typically -113dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset.

The device operates from a low supply current of 270mA which can be further reduced to 210mA by disabling the divider functions if not required.

The RFVC1838 is available in a low cost 5mm x 5mm surface mount plastic overmolded QFN outline.

RFVC1838 Package: Plastic QFN, 32-pin, 5mm x 5mm x 0.

Key Features

  • Multiple Frequency Outputs.
  • Fo: 11.57GHz to 12.70GHz.
  • Fo/2: 5.79GHz to 6.35GHz.
  • Fo/4: 2.89GHz to 3.18GHz.
  • No External Resonator Required.
  • Integrated Frequency Divider.
  • Phase Noise: -113dBc/Hz at 100kHz Offset.
  • Flat Output Power Over Frequency Tuning Range 1.5V to 14.5V.
  • Fo: 8dBm.
  • Fo/2: 8dBm.
  • Fo/4: -2dBm.
  • Low Power Consumption.
  • 5V/270mA (Divider On).
  • 5V/210mA (Divider Off).
  • 32-Lead 5mm x 5mm Plastic Overmolded QFN Functi.