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Product Description

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Ordering Information

BiFET HBT

LDMOS

RFVC1832A

7.8GHz TO 8.9GHz MMIC VCO WITH

Fo/2 AND Fo/4 OUTPUTS

RFMD's RFVC1832A is a 5V InGaP MMIC VCO with an integrated frequency divider

providing additional Fo/2 and Fo/4 outputs. With an Fo frequency range of 7.8GHz

to 8.9GHz its monolithic structure provides excellent temperature, shock, and vibra-

tion performance. Output power (Fo) is +9dBm and is flat across the tuning voltage

range of 1.5V to 14.5V. Phase noise is typically -115dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset. The

device operates from a low supply current of 240mA which can be further reduced

to 180mA by disabling the divider functions if not required. The RFVC1832A is

available in a low cost 5mmx5mm surface mount plastic overmolded QFN outline.

Features



Multiple Frequency Outputs



Fo: 7.80GHz to 8.90GHz



Fo/2: 3.90GHz to 4.40GHz



Fo/4: 1.95GHz to 2.20GHz



No External Resonator

Required



Integrated Frequency Divider



Phase Noise: -115dBc/Hz at

100kHz Offset



Flat Output Power Over

Frequency Tuning Range 1.5V

to 14.5V



Fo: 9dBm



Fo/2: 5dBm



Fo/4: -2dBm



Low Power Consumption



5V/240mA (Divider On)



5V/180mA (Divider Off)



32-Lead 5mmx5mm Plastic

Overmolded QFN

Applications



Point-to-Point Radio



Point-to-Multipoint Radio



Satellite Communications



Test Equipment



Military



Aerospace

DS120518

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Package: Plastic QFN, 32pin, 5mmx5mmx0.85mm

RFVC1832A

7.8GHz to

8.9GHz MMIC

VCO WITH

RFVC1832AS2

Sample bag with 2 pieces

RFVC1832ASB

Sample bag with 5 pieces

RFVC1832ASQ

Bag with 25 pieces

RFVC1832ASR

Bag with 100 pieces

RFVC1832ATR7

7” Reel with 750 pieces

RFVC1832APCBA-410 Evaluation Board