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WIDEBAND VCO w/ BUFFER AMPLIFIER

MODULE, 38.4 - 43.2 GHz

v00.0609

General Description

Features

Functional Diagram

The HMC-C073 is a high performance VCO that

operates over a 38.4 to 43.2 GHz band. An internal

output buffer provides +13 dBm of output power and

provides excellent pushing performance. Phase noise

performance is excellent at -98 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz

offset and the unit provides exceptional jitter of 37 fs

(calculated). The Vtune port accepts an analog tuning

voltage from +2 to +13V. Each VCO is housed in a very

small hermetic module measuring 0.7” x 0.99” x 0.23”.

The module is supplied with a 2.4mm connector,

which can be replaced by a GPO connector.

Wideband Tuning Frequency: 38.4 - 43.2 GHz

High Output Power: +13 dBm

High Output Voltage: 3.5V pp

Low Phase Noise: -98 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz Offset

Low Jitter: 37 fs

Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 350 mA

Operating Temperature: -55°C to + 85°C

Ultra-Small Hermetic Module

Field Replaceable 2.4mm Connector

Typical Applications

The HMC-C073 VCO Module is ideal for:

• OC-768 Fiber Optic Systems

• Test and Measurement Equipment

• Lab Instrumentation

• Industrial/Medical Equipment

• Millimeterwave Subsystems

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Frequency Range

38.4 - 43.2

GHz

Power Output

10

13

dBm

SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset

-74

dBc/Hz

SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset

-98

dBc/Hz

Jitter (50 kHz to 80 MHz) (Calculated)

37

fs

Tune Voltage

2

13

V

Sub Harmonic (fo/4)

-40

dBc

Sub Harmonic (fo/2)

-30

dBc

Frequency Pushing

40

MHz/V

Frequency Pulling (into 2:0:1 Load)

5

kHz pp

Output Return Loss

17

dB

Voltage Supply (Vdc)

4.5

5

5.5

V

Supply Current

350

400

mA

HMC-C073