RF Micro Devices Inc.

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DS140501

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RFVC1801

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Unit

5.5

V

0 to +20

V

Device Operating Current

80

mA

Operating Temperature Range

-40 to +85

°C

Storage Temperature Range

-65 to +150

°C

+140

°C

ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM)

Class 0

Caution! ESD sensitive device.

RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU

Directive 2011/65/EU, halogen free per

IEC 61249-2-21, <1000ppm each of

antimony trioxide in polymeric materials

and red phosphorus as a flame retardant,

and <2% antimony solder.

Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute

Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent

damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute

Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce

device reliability. Specified typical performance or

functional operation of the device under Absolute

Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.

Nominal Operating Parameters

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min

Typ

Max

General Performance

otherwise.

Frequency of Operation

5.0

10.0

GHz

4.75

5.00

5.25

V

Recommended operating range.

Supply Current

40

52

70

mA

0

18

V

Tuning Sensitivity

390

MHz/V

Output Power

3

dBm

Output Phase Noise at 10kHz

-72

dBc/Hz

Output Phase Noise at 100kHz

-96

dBc/Hz

2nd Harmonic

-20

dBc

Frequency Pushing

18

MHz/V

Frequency Pulling (2:1 VSWR)

5

MHz pp

RF Output Return Loss

9

dB

Frequency Drift Rate

-0.7

MHz/°C

4

pF

Thermal Resistance

45

°C/W

Junction to paddle