HMC738LP4E

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
VCOS with Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT
8
8 - 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc (RF), Vcc (DIG) +5.5V
Vtune 0 to +15V
Junction Temperature 135° C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 23 mW/° above 85 °C)
1.2 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
43 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Note: VCO will operate over full voltage range shown above.
Vcc (V) Icc (mA)
4.75 175
5.0 200
5.25 220
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
RFOUT/2 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
Divide-by-16 Frequency
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
RFOUT/2 Output Power
Power vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
Divide-by-16 Output Power
vs. Tuning Voltage, Vcc= +5V
HMC738LP4 / 738LP4E
v02.0309
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-16, 20.9 - 23.9 GHz
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
-5
-4.5
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
TUNING VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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
VCOS with Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT
8
8 - 4
HMC738LP4 / 738LP4E
v02.0309
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-16, 20.9 - 23.9 GHz
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking
[3]
HMC738LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
[1]
H738
XXXX
HMC738LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn
MSL1
[2]
H738
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
12, 13, 14, 18, 19,
21, 23, 24
N/C
No Connection required. These pins may be connected
to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
2 RFOUT/16 RF/16 Divided Output. Requires DC Block.
4 Vcc (DIG)
Supply voltage for prescaler.
Can be omitted if prescaler is not needed to conserve
approximately 100 mA.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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
VCOS with Fo/2 OUTPUT - SMT
8
8 - 5
HMC738LP4 / 738LP4E
v02.0309
MMIC VCO w/ HALF FREQUENCY OUTPUT
& DIVIDE-BY-16, 20.9 - 23.9 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
10 RFOUT/2 Half frequency output (AC coupled)
11, 15, 17 GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that
must be RF & DC grounded.
16 RFOUT RF output (AC coupled).
20 Vcc (RF) Supply Voltage
22 VTUNE
Control Voltage Input. Modulation port bandwidth
dependent on drive source impedance.
(Continued)
Typical Application Circuit
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC738LP4E

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Analog Devices / Hittite
Description:
VCO Oscillators MMIC VCO ,RF/2 & Div/16, 20.9-23.9GHz
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
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