MACOM has introduced and is sampling three broadband voltage controlled oscillators (VCO) that collectively cover 6 to 20 GHz. They were designed to address the needs of test and measurement (T&M), aerospace and defense (A&D) and communications.
These wideband VCOs have octave tuning ranges — 6 to 12, 7 to 14 and 10 to 20 GHz — and maintain low phase noise and low current consumption. Output power is stable, with ±2 dB variation over temperature. They are fully matched and don't require external matching components. The VCOs are biased with a single positive voltage (+5 V) and are packaged in lead-free 4 mm 24-lead QFNs.
Typical performance of the VCO family is summarized below:
| Parameter | Units | MAOC-409000 | MAOC-410100 | MAOC-415000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | GHz | 6-12 | 7-14 | 10-20 |
| Output Power | dBm | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| SSB Phase Noise1 | dBc/Hz | −95 | −95 | −90 |
| Second Harmonic | dBc | −15 | −15 | −15 |
| Tuning Sensitivity2 | MHz/V | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| Supply Current @ 5 V | mA | 61 | 61 | 74 |
| Tuning Voltage | V | 0 to 23 | ||
Notes:
1. 100 kHz offset
2. At the RF port
