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RFVC1822

Low Noise MMIC VCO with Buffer Amplifier

RFMD’s RFVC1822 is a 3V InGaP MMIC VCO with an integrated

buffer amplifier operating over a frequency range of 5.0GHz to 5.5GHz.

Its monolithic tuning structure provides excellent temperature, shock, and

vibration performance while its integrated buffer amplifier provides an

output power of +9dBm from a 3V supply. Phase noise is -103dBc/Hz at

100kHz offset. The RFVC1822 is available in a low cost leadless ceramic

4mm x 4mm surface mount QFN outline.

Functional Block Diagram

Ordering Information

RFVC1822S2

Sample bag with 2 pieces

RFVC1822SB

Sample bag with 5 pieces

RFVC1822SQ

Bag with 25 pieces

RFVC1822SR

7" Reel with 100 pieces

RFVC1822TR7

7" Reel with 750 pieces

RFVC1822PCK-410

PCBA with 2-piece sample bag

Package: QFN, 24-pin,

4mm x 4mm

Features

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5.0GHz to 5.5GHz Operation

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-103dBc/Hz Phase Noise at

100KHz Offset

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No External Resonator or

Elements Needed

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4mm x 4mm QFN Package

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Applications

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Instrumentation

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Military

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Aerospace

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Point-to-Point Radio

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Test Equipment

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VSAT

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CATV