RFVC1824 Datasheet (RF Micro Devices)

RFVC1824, Low Noise MMIC VCO

Pin 1-14 15 16 Name N/C GND RFOUT Description No internal connection.

Connect to PCB ground.

Connect directly to PCB ground for best performance.

RF out.

This pad is AC coupled and matched for optimum POUT.

A 50Ω termination is recommended for this pin.

Interface Schematic 17-19 20 21 22 N/C

RFVC1824 Low Noise MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier RFMD’s RFVC1824 is a 3V InGaP MMIC VCO with an integrated buffer amplifier operating over a frequency range of 7.2GHz to 8.3GHz.

Its monolithic tuning structure provides excellent temperature, shock, and vibration performance while its integrated buffer amplifier provides an output power of 12dBm from a 3V supply.

Phase noise is -106dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset.

The RFVC1824 is available in a low cost leadless ceramic 4mm x 4mm surface mount QFN outli

RFVC1824 Features

* 7.2GHz to 8.3GHz Operation

* -106dBc/Hz Phase Noise at 100KHz Offset

* 12dBm POUT

* No External Resonator or Elements Needed

* 4mm x 4mm QFN Package

* 3V VCC Operation Applications

* Instrumentation

* Military

* Aerospace

* Point-to-Point Radio

* Test Eq