11.90 GHz to 18.

30 GHz Quadband VCO

Data Sheet HMC8362
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

40 NIC

39 NIC

38 NIC

37 NIC

36 NIC

35 NIC

34 NIC

33 NIC

32 NIC

31 NIC
Set of 4 narrow-band VCOs with consistent sensitivity vs.
frequency
RF and tuning ports common to all 4 VCOs NIC 1 30 NIC
HMC8362
RF output operates from fundamental oscillators with no GND 2 11.90GHz TO 29 VC1
13.70GHz
subharmonic oscillations NIC 3 28 GND
Up to 8 dBm RF output power GND 4 27 VTUNE
13.50GHz TO
Power mute capability 15.40GHz
GND
RFOUT 5 26
No external resonator required
GND 6 25 VC2
40-lead, 6 mm × 6 mm LFCSP 15.20GHz TO
17.15GHz
NIC 7 24 GND
APPLICATIONS VCB 8 23 VC3
16.95GHz TO
Electronic test and measurement NIC 9 18.30GHz 22 VC4

Industrial and medical instrumentation NIC 10 21 NIC

Point to point and multipoint radios

NIC 12

NIC 13

NIC 14

NIC 15

NIC 16

NIC 17

NIC 18

NIC 19

NIC 20
NIC 11
PACKAGE

23984-001
Aerospace and defense BASE

Wireless communication infrastructure GND

Figure 1.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC8362 is a gallium arsenide (GaAs), quadband, The HMC8362 integrates resonators, negative resistance
monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), voltage devices, and varactor diodes. The monolithic structure of the
controlled oscillator (VCO) designed to offer wideband oscillator offers very low phase noise, optimal temperature
capabilities without compromising on phase noise performance. stability, and is immune to vibration and process variation.
The device integrates four independent, narrow-band VCOs The four VCOs are packaged in a single, 6 mm × 6 mm,
with overlapping frequency bands, operating at a fundamental surface-mount lead frame chip scale package (LFCSP), and
frequency range of 11.90 GHz to 18.30 GHz. The consistent require no external matching components.
tuning sensitivity across all frequency bands simplifies the
synthesizer loop filter design. Combined with a high frequency, high performance phase-
locked loop (PLL), the ADF41513, the HMC8362 offers a
The tuning port is common to all VCO cores for a simpler complete RF or microwave frequency generation solution.
design of the phase-locked loop (PLL) feedback path. The
HMC8362 also offers a low typical current consumption of
72 mA for power sensitive applications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1  Interface Schematics .....................................................................6 
Applications ...................................................................................... 1  Typical Performance Characteristics .............................................7 
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1  Band 1: 11.90 GHz to 13.70 GHz, VCC = 5 V .............................7 
General Description ......................................................................... 1  Band 2: 13.50 GHz to 15.40 GHz, VCC = 5 V .............................9 
Revision History ............................................................................... 2  Band 3: 15.20 GHz to 17.15 GHz, VCC = 5 V .......................... 11 
Specifications .................................................................................... 3  Band 4: 16.95 GHz to 18.30 GHz, VCC = 5 V .......................... 13 
Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................... 5  Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 15 
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5  Applications Information ............................................................. 16 
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Ratings ...................................... 5  Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 17 
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5  Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 17 
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................ 6 

REVISION HISTORY
9/2020—Revision A: Initial Version

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Data Sheet HMC8362

SPECIFICATIONS
TA = −40°C to +85°C, Band 1 to Band 4 supply voltage (VCC) = 5 V, buffer supply voltage (VCB) = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.

Table 1.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
RF OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency (fOUT)
Band 1 11.90 13.70 GHz
Band 2 13.50 15.40 GHz
Band 3 15.20 17.15 GHz
Band 4 16.95 18.30 GHz
Output Power (POUT)
Band 1 −4 +1.9 +8 dBm
Band 2 −4 +0.8 +8 dBm
Band 3 −4 +3 +8 dBm
Band 4 −4 +1.8 +8 dBm
POUT with Buffer Amplifier Muted Measured at VCB = 0 V
Band 1 −27 dBm
Band 2 −20 dBm
Band 3 −25 dBm
Band 4 −30 dBm
Tuning Sensitivity
Band 1 226 MHz/V
Band 2 246 MHz/V
Band 3 272 MHz/V
Band 4 291 MHz/V
Frequency Drift Rate Drift specifications are not de-embedded to remove contribution
from the evaluation board
Band 1 1.7 MHz/°C
Band 2 2 MHz/°C
Band 3 2.4 MHz/°C
Band 4 2.6 MHz/°C
Harmonic Content Worst measured value at typical
Second Harmonic 12 dBc
Third Harmonic 30 dBc
Frequency Pulling 0.5 MHz p-p Worst measured value at typical
Frequency Pushing 30 MHz/V Worst measured value at typical
Output Return Loss 8 dB Worst measured value at typical
POWER SUPPLIES
Supply Voltage 4.75 5.0 5.25 V
Supply Current (ICC)
Band 1 63 mA
Band 2 63 mA
Band 3 67 mA
Band 4 67 mA
Buffer Amplifier 9 mA
Total Supply Current 72 95 mA Total supply current is for the output buffer and one VCO band;
only one VCO band must be powered at a time
Tuning Voltage 1.0 13.5 V
Tuning Port Leakage Current 60 μA VTUNE = 13.5 V, where the maximum tune port leakage current is
measured

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HMC8362 Data Sheet
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE
Band 1
10 kHz −74 dBc/Hz
100 kHz −101 dBc/Hz
1 MHz −128 dBc/Hz
Band 2
10 kHz −71 dBc/Hz
100 kHz −99 dBc/Hz
1 MHz −126 dBc/Hz
Band 3
10 kHz −69 dBc/Hz
100 kHz −96 dBc/Hz
1 MHz −124 dBc/Hz
Band 4
10 kHz −66 dBc/Hz
100 kHz −94 dBc/Hz
1 MHz −122 dBc/Hz

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Data Sheet HMC8362

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Table 2. THERMAL RESISTANCE
Parameter Rating Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board
VC1 to VC4, VCB1 5.5 V dc (PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to
VTUNE 0 V to 15 V PCB thermal design is required.
Temperature θJA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal
Operating −40°C to +85°C resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure. θJC is
Storage −65°C to +150°C the junction to case thermal resistance.
Maximum Junction to Maintain 1 Million 135°C
Hours Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Peak Reflow (Moisture Sensitivity 260°C Package Type1 θJA θJC Unit
Level (MSL) 3 Rating) HCP-40-1 27.50 17.96 °C/W
1
Only one VCO band must be powered at a time. VC1 to VC4 are the Band 1 to 1
The thermal impedance simulated values are based on the JESD51 standard
Band 4 supply voltages on the VC1 to VC4 pins, respectively. using 2S2P on FR4 with four standard JEDEC vias (0.3 mm diameter,
0.025 mm plating, and 1.2 mm pitch).
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) RATINGS
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
The following ESD information is provided for handling of
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
ESD-sensitive devices in an ESD protected area only.
or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational section of this specification is not implied. Human body model (HBM) per JEDEC JS-001.
Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for Charged device model (CDM) per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002.
extended periods may affect product reliability.
ESD Ratings for HMC8362
Table 4. HMC8362, 40-Lead LFCSP
ESD Model Withstand Threshold (V) Class
HBM ±500 1A
CDM ±1000 C3

ESD CAUTION

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HMC8362 Data Sheet

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
NIC 1 30 NIC
GND 2 29 VC1
NIC 3 28 GND
GND 4 27 VTUNE
RFOUT 5 HMC8362 26 GND
GND 6 TOP VIEW 25 VC2
NIC 7 (Not to Scale) 24 GND
VCB 8 23 VC3
NIC 9 22 VC4
NIC 10 21 NIC

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NOTES
1. NOT INTERNALLY CONNECTED. HOWEVER, THESE
PINS CAN BE CONNECTED TO RF OR DC GROUND
WITHOUT AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE DEVICE.
2. EXPOSED PAD. THE PACKAGE BOTTOM HAS AN

23984-002
EXPOSED METAL PAD THAT MUST BE CONNECTED
TO RF OR DC GROUND.

Figure 2. Pin Configuration

Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions

Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1, 3, 7, 9 to 21, 30 to 40 NIC Not Internally Connected. However, these pins can be connected to RF or dc ground without
affecting the performance of the device.
2, 4, 6, 24, 26, 28 GND Ground. The GND pins must be connected to RF or dc ground.
5 RFOUT RF Output. The RFOUT pin is ac-coupled, and maintaining a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
load of ≤2.0:1 across frequency is recommended.
8 VCB Buffer Supply Voltage.
22 VC4 Band 4 Supply Voltage.
23 VC3 Band 3 Supply Voltage.
25 VC2 Band 2 Supply Voltage.
27 VTUNE Control Voltage and Modulation Input. The modulation bandwidth is dependent on the drive
source impedance.
29 VC1 Band 1 Supply Voltage.
EP Exposed Pad. The package bottom has an exposed metal pad that must be connected to RF or dc
ground.

INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
RFOUT 1.6Ω 0.4nH
VTUNE
23984-003

125pF 295pF
VCB
23984-005

Figure 3. RFOUT and VCB Interface Schematic Figure 5. VTUNE Interface Schematic

VCx

GND
23984-004

23984-006

Figure 4. VC1 to VC4 Interface Schematic Figure 6. GND Interface Schematic

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Data Sheet HMC8362

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

BAND 1: 11.90 GHz TO 13.70 GHz, VCC = 5 V
14.5 8

14.0 7
6
13.5
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

13.0
4
12.5 3
12.0 2

11.5 1
0
11.0
–1
10.5
–2
+85°C +85°C
10.0 +25°C –3 +25°C
–40°C –40°C
9.5 –4

23984-007

23984-008
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 7. Output Frequency vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 10. Output Power vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

1800 90
+85°C +85°C
1600 +25°C 85 +25°C
–40°C –40°C
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)

1400
80
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

1200
75
1000
70
800
65
600
60
400

200 55

0 50

23984-010
23984-009

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 8. Tuning Sensitivity vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 11. Supply Current vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

–55 0
10kHz, –40°C 10kHz, +25°C 10kHz, +85°C –10 +85°C
100kHz, –40°C 100kHz, +25°C 100kHz, +85°C +25°C
SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

–65 1MHz, –40°C 1MHz, +25°C 1MHz, +85°C –20 –40°C

–30
–75 –40
–50
–85 –60
–70
–95 –80
–90
–105 –100
–110
–115 –120
–130
–125 –140
–150
–135 –160
–170
–145 –180
23984-012
23984-011

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

VTUNE (V dc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

Figure 9. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures and Figure 12. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
Frequencies Temperatures at VTUNE = 5 V

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HMC8362 Data Sheet
0 10
+85°C
–2 +25°C
–40°C 5
–4

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

SECOND HARMONIC (dBc)

–6 0

–8
–5
–10
–10
–12

–14
–15
–16
–20
–18

–20 –25

23984-115
23984-013
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
VTUNE (V dc) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 13. Second Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 15. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency at VTUNE = 7.25 V,
VCB = 5 V, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C +85°C
–5 +25°C +25°C
–5
–40°C –40°C
–10
–10
THIRD HARMONIC (dBc)

–15 OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

–15
–20

–25 –20

–30
–25
–35
–30
–40
–35
–45

–50 –40
23984-014

23984-016
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 14. Third Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 16. Output Power vs. VTUNE at VCB = 0 V for Various Temperatures

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Data Sheet HMC8362
BAND 2: 13.50 GHz TO 15.40 GHz, VCC = 5 V
16.5 8
+85°C
16.0 7 +25°C
–40°C
15.5 6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

5
15.0

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

4
14.5
3
14.0
2
13.5
1
13.0
0
12.5
–1
12.0 –2
+85°C
11.5 +25°C –3
–40°C
11.0 –4

23984-017

23984-018
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 17. Output Frequency vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 20. Output Power vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

2200 90
+85°C +85°C
2000 +25°C +25°C
85
–40°C –40°C
1800
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)

80
1600

1400 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

75

1200
70
1000

800 65

600 60
400
55
200

0 50

23984-020
23984-019

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 18. Tuning Sensitivity vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 21. Supply Current vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

–55 0
–10 +85°C
+25°C
SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

–65 –20 –40°C

–30
–75 –40
–50
–85 –60
–70
–95 –80
–90
–105 –100
10kHz, –40°C 10kHz, +25°C 10kHz, +85°C
100kHz, –40°C 100kHz, +25°C 100kHz, +85°C –110
–115 1MHz, –40°C 1MHz, +25°C 1MHz, +85°C –120
–130
–125 –140
–150
–135 –160
–170
–145 –180
23984-022
23984-021

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

VTUNE (V dc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

Figure 19. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 22. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
and Frequencies Temperatures at VTUNE = 5 V

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HMC8362 Data Sheet
0 10
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C 5
–5

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

SECOND HARMONIC (dBc)

0
–10

–5
–15
–10

–20
–15

–25
–20

–30 –25

23984-125
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

23984-023
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 23. Second Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 25. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency at VTUNE = 7.25 V,
VCB = 5 V, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C +85°C
–5 +25°C –5 +25°C
–40°C –40°C

–10 –10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
THIRD HARMONIC (dBc)

–15
–15

–20
–20
–25
–25
–30
–30
–35
–35
–40

–45 –40

23984-026
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
23984-024

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 24. Third Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 26. Output Power vs. VTUNE at VCB = 0 V for Various Temperatures

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Data Sheet HMC8362
BAND 3: 15.20 GHz TO 17.15 GHz, VCC = 5 V
18.5 8
+85°C
18.0 7 +25°C
–40°C
17.5 6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

17.0 5

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

16.5 4
16.0 3
15.5 2

15.0 1
14.5 0
14.0 –1

13.5 –2
+85°C
13.0 +25°C –3
–40°C
12.5 –4

23984-027

23984-028
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 27. Output Frequency vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 30. Output Power vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

2200 90
+85°C +85°C
2000 +25°C +25°C
–40°C 85
–40°C
1800
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)

80
1600
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1400 75

1200
70
1000

800 65

600 60
400
55
200

0 50

23984-030
23984-029

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 28. Tuning Sensitivity vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 31. Supply Current vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

–55 0
–10 +85°C
+25°C
SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

–65 –20 –40°C

–30
–75 –40
–50
–85 –60
–70
–95 –80
–90
–105 10kHz, –40°C 10kHz, +25°C 10kHz, +85°C –100
100kHz, –40°C 100kHz, +25°C 100kHz, +85°C –110
–115 1MHz, –40°C 1MHz, +25°C 1MHz, +85°C –120
–130
–125 –140
–150
–135 –160
–170
–145 –180
23984-032
23984-031

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

VTUNE (V dc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

Figure 29. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 32. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
and Frequencies Temperatures at VTUNE = 5 V

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HMC8362 Data Sheet
0 10
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C 5
–5

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

SECOND HARMONIC (dBc)

–10
–5

–10
–15

–15

–20
–20

–25 –25

23984-135
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

23984-033
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 33. Second Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 35. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency at VTUNE = 7.25 V, VCC = 5 V,
VCB = 5 V, T = 25°C
0 0
+85°C +85°C
+25°C +25°C
–5 –40°C –5
–40°C

–10
THIRD HARMONIC (dBc)

–10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
–15
–15
–20
–20
–25

–25
–30

–30 –35

–35 –40
23984-034

23984-036
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 34. Third Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures, Figure 36. Output Power vs. VTUNE at VCB = 0 V for Various Temperatures
(Measurement Up to 6.5 V Only Due to Equipment Limitation)

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Data Sheet HMC8362
BAND 4: 16.95 GHz TO 18.30 GHz, VCC = 5 V
20.0 8
19.5 +85°C
7 +25°C
19.0 –40°C
6
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)

18.5 5

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

18.0 4
17.5 3
17.0 2
16.5 1
16.0 0
15.5 –1
15.0 –2
+85°C
14.5 +25°C –3
–40°C
14.0 –4

23984-038
23984-037
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 37. Output Frequency vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 40. Output Power vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

2200 90
+85°C +85°C
2000 +25°C +25°C
–40°C 85
–40°C
1800
TUNING SENSITIVITY (MHz/V)

80
1600

1400 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

75

1200
70
1000

800 65

600 60
400
55
200

0 50

23984-040
23984-039

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 38. Tuning Sensitivity vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 41. Supply Current vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures

–55 0
–10 +85°C
+25°C
SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

SINGLE SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

–65 –20 –40°C

–30
–75 –40
–50
–85 –60
–70
–95 –80
–90
–105 –100
10kHz, –40°C 10kHz, +25°C 10kHz, +85°C
100kHz, –40°C 100kHz, +25°C 100kHz, +85°C –110
–115 1MHz, –40°C 1MHz, +25°C 1MHz, +85°C –120
–130
–125 –140
–150
–135 –160
–170
–145 –180
23984-042
23984-041

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

VTUNE (V dc) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)

Figure 39. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 42. Single Sideband Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
and Frequencies Temperatures at VTUNE = 5 V

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HMC8362 Data Sheet
0 10
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C 5
–5

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

SECOND HARMONIC (dBc)

0
–10

–5
–15
–10

–20
–15

–25
–20

–30 –25

23984-145
23984-043
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
VTUNE (V dc) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 43. Second Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 45. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency at VTUNE = 7.25 V,
VCB = 5 V, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C +85°C
–5 +25°C –5 +25°C
–40°C –40°C

–10 –10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
THIRD HARMONIC (dBc)

–15 –15

–20 –20

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

23984-046
23984-044

0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
VTUNE (V dc) VTUNE (V dc)

Figure 44. Third Harmonic vs. VTUNE for Various Temperatures Figure 46. Output Power vs. VTUNE at VCB = 0 V for Various Temperatures
(Measurement Up to 6.5 V Only Due to Equipment Limitation)

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THEORY OF OPERATION
The HMC8362 consists of four fundamental VCOs with are in parallel and being tuned simultaneously. A single buffer
overlapping frequency ranges to ensure continuous frequency amplifier is also shared by all four VCOs.
coverage from 11.90 GHz to 18.30 GHz over all conditions. The upper circuitry of the buffer amplifier is biased by VCB
Using four oscillators instead of a single oscillator to span the (Pin 8). The lower portion of the buffer amplifier or VCB
frequency range reduces the percent bandwidth and tuning remains off and very little current flows until one of the VCO
sensitivity of each oscillator, improving phase noise performance. cores is enabled.
Tuning sensitivity flatness across the frequency range is also The lower circuitry of the buffer amplifier is enabled when the
improved and simplifies the loop filter design in synthesizer RF signal of any one of the four VCOs arrives at its input. If
applications. The tuning sensitivity is similar across the four VCB is biased and any VCO core is enabled, current flows
VCO cores, which means that the loop bandwidth and phase through the buffer amplifier and the RF signal propagates to
margin of the loop filter vary less overall vs. a single oscillator RFOUT (Pin 5).
solution.
The buffer amplifier is designed to support only one VCO at a
The four oscillators share a common tune port, which means time. Avoid enabling more than one oscillator at a time because
that even though the active devices in the unused VCO cores multiple oscillators stress the buffer amplifier enough to reduce
are not being biased, the resonant tanks of all four VCO cores its long-term operating life.

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The HMC8362 serves as the local oscillator (LO) in microwave multiplexer such as the ADG1604 is recommended. The
synthesizer applications. The primary applications for this ADG1604 has low on resistance, the ability to operate with
device are point to point and multipoint radios, military radars, either 3 V or 5 V logic, and offers break before make switch
test and measurement, industrial and medical equipment, and sequencing. Alternatively, multiple ADG854 switches can also
wireless communication infrastructure. The low phase noise be used to enable and disable the VCO cores. Although this
allows higher orders of modulation and offers improved bit switch also includes a break before make delay, users must
error rates in communication systems. Stable loop filter design prevent the possibility of powering up more than one VCO
is easily achieved due to the linear, monotonic tuning core at a time. Regardless of which approach is used to control
sensitivity across the four-VCO core, and higher output power the VCO cores, an additional ADG854 can be used to control
minimizes the gain required to drive subsequent stages. The bias to the upper portion of the cascode amplifier circuitry for
cascode output buffer amplifier stage guarantees stability over a use in muting the RF output (RFOUT, Pin 5) if desired. Muting
wide range of output load conditions and improves the pulling RFOUT suppresses the output power by approximately 20 dB
performance of the VCO cores. across all cores) and does not impact long-term reliability when
To achieve optimal performance of the VCO cores, including only one VCO core is powered up at a time.
the lowest phase noise native to VCOs, high power supply It is important to follow optimal RF layout practices for the
rejection ratio (PSRR) and low dropout (LDO) regulators are layout of the interconnecting circuit. Give first priority to the
recommended to minimize any spurious frequencies from the microwave power splitter network from the output buffer of
power supply, and to achieve the lowest phase noise native to the VCO cores to the RF input pin (RFINA) of the ADF41513.
the VCO. The ADM7150 and the LT3042 meet these requirements Give the next highest priority to the highly sensitive VTUNE line
and are acceptable LDO regulators to use. with the first pole placed as close to the ADF41513 CP output
The wide frequency range of the VCO cores suggests the use of pin as possible, and the final RC pole of the filter placed as close
a low noise, PLL synthesizer, such as the ADF41513. The wide to the HMC8362 VTUNE pin as possible. The wide tuning range
input bandwidth of the ADF41513 (1 GHz to 26.5 GHz) makes of the HMC8362 requires the use of a high voltage, low noise,
it an ideal synthesizer to be used with the HMC8362. The charge operational amplifier. The ADA4625-1 is acceptable to use for
pump current can be varied up or down on the ADF41513 to such applications.
compensate for VCO sensitivity variation. Many applications The suggested PCB stackup consists of a high quality dielectric
require actively switching between the four VCO cores as material, such as Rogers 4003. The transmission lines carrying
quickly as possible. Enabling more than one VCO core at a time the high frequency signal must be carefully controlled with
is not recommended. Therefore, use of an appropriate 4:1 50 Ω characteristic impedances.

REFERENCE RFINA ADF41513

LOOP FILTER VTUNE
INPUT PLL CP
REFIN SYNTHESIZER CIRCUIT

VTUNE

S1
HMC8362
POWER SPLITTER
VC1 RFOUT NETWORK
5V VCC D RF OUT
S2 VC2
ADG1604 VCB
VC3
A1 S3 VC4
A0
EN
TO DIGITAL S4
CONTROL PINS
ADG854
VDD
5V VCC S1A
S1B D1
IN1
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NOTES
1. THIS IS A SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC OF A TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM. PASSIVE COMPONENTS DETAILS HAVE BEEN OMITTED FOR CLARITY.

Figure 47. Typical Application Diagram

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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
DETAIL A
(JEDEC 95)

6.10 0.30
6.00 SQ 0.25
PIN 1
INDICATOR 5.90 0.20 P IN 1
IN D IC ATO R AR E A OP T IO N S
AREA (SEE DETAIL A)
31 40
30 1

0.50
BSC 4.75
EXPOSED
PAD 4.70 SQ
4.65

21
*0.35 20 11
10

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW 0.20 MIN

0.30
0.25 4.50 REF
0.90
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
0.85 SIDE VIEW THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
0.05 MAX
0.80 THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
0.02 NOM FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
COPLANARITY SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
SEATING 0.08
PLANE 0.20 REF

08-22-2018-A
PKG-004893

*COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VJJD-5

WITH EXCEPTION TO LEAD LENGHT

Figure 48. 40-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]

6 mm × 6 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height
(HCP-40-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters

ORDERING GUIDE
Package Ordering
Model1 Temperature Range MSL Rating2 Package Description Option Quantity
HMC8362LP6GE −40°C to +85°C MSL3 40-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] HCP-40-1
HMC8362LP6GETR −40°C to +85°C MSL3 40-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] HCP-40-1 500
EV1HMC8362LP6G Evaluation Board
1
All models are RoHS compliant.
2
See the Absolute Maximum Ratings section.

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