Voltage Controlled Oscillator - VCO

RQL-Series

© Raltron Electronics Corp.

RQL-GeneralSpec-020501.doc

October 2004

10651 N.W. 19

www.raltron.com

Features

Applications

Frequency up to 3 GHz

Extreme small package 7.6mm SQ

Low Phase Noise

Telecommunication

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Instrumentation

Description

The RQL-type is specifically designed for applications that demand low phase noise and

minimal space consumption. Components are selected for high-Q and tight tolerances, 9

ground-pads ensure solid ground-connection.

Raltron’s RQL-series is developed and

manufactured in its ISO9000 certified facility in Miami.

RF-simulation (CAE), automated test-equipment (Agilent VCO/PLL-Analyzer) and statistical process control (SPC) are

integral part of R&D and manufacturing – which ensures minimal process variances and a high degree of repeatability.

Mechanical Specification

TOP

SIDE

BOTTOM

SOLDER PATTERN

Electrical Specification

PARAMETER

COMMENTS, EXAMPLES

SYMBOL

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNIT

Max Frequency

Currently available in RQR-package

fo

3000

MHz

Tuning Ratio

Ratio of upper-to-lower freq (2 = “Octave-VCO”)

f-up : f-low

1.1

1.5

-

Tuning Voltage

Battery operated 2V, Stationary: 5V or higher

Vt

0~2

0~5

0~25

V

Supply Voltage

Battery operated 3.3V to 5V, Stationary up to 12V

Vcc

3.3

5

12

V

Supply Current

Dependent on Frequency and Output Power

Icc

10

20

30

mA

Output Power

Output Power Tolerance is typ. ±3dB (min. ±1dB)

Pout

-3

+3

+10

dBm

Harmonic Suppression

Dependent on Tuning Range and Freq

a(2fo)

-20

dBc

Pushing

Dependent on Freq, Tuning R., typ 0.1%~0.5% fo

df/dVcc

1

MHz/V

Pulling

Dependent on Freq, Output Power and Circuit.

df/dZL

3

MHz