RFVC1821 Datasheet (RF Micro Devices)

RFVC1821, Low Noise MMIC VCO

Pin 1-14 15 Name N/C GND Description No internal connection.

Connect to PCB ground.

Connect directly to PCB ground for best performance.

Interface Schematic 16 RFOUT RF out.

This pad is AC coupled and matched for optimum POUT.

A 50Ω termination is recommended for this pin.

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RFVC1821 Low Noise MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier 4.45GHz to 5.2GHz RFMD’s RFVC1821 is a 3V InGaP MMIC VCO with an integrated buffer amplifier operating over a frequency range of 4.45GHz to 5.2GHz.

Its monolithic tuning structure provides excellent temperature, shock, and vibration performance while its integrated buffer amplifier provides an output power of +8dBm from a 3V supply.

Phase noise is -108dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset.

The RFVC1821 is available in a low cost leadless ceramic 4mm x 4mm surf

RFVC1821 Features

* 4.45GHz to 5.2GHz Operation

* -108dBc/Hz Phase Noise at 100KHz Offset

* +8.0dBm POUT

* No External Resonator or Elements Needed

* 4mm x 4mm QFN Package

* 3V VCC Operation Applications

* Instrumentation

* Military

* Aerospace

* Point-to-Point Radio

* Test