H Varactor-Tuned Oscillators Technical Data VTO-8 Series Features 6 MHz to.5 Coverage Fast Tuning +7 to + dbm Output Power ±1.5 db Output Flatness Hermetic Thin-film Construction Description HP VTO-8 Series oscillators use a silicon transistor chip as a negative resistance oscillator. The oscillation frequency is determined by a silicon abrupt varactor diode acting as a voltage-variable capacitor in a thin-film microstripline resonator. This provides extremely fast tuning speed, limited primarily by the internal impedance of the user-supplied voltage driver. Fast settling is another feature of the HP VTO-8 Series oscillators. Typical settling times for the VTO-89 are <2 khz within one microsecond while the VTO-895 settles to <2 MHz within two microseconds referenced to ten milliseconds. The VTO-885 combines a bipolar transistor oscillator with a GaAs FET buffer stage. This GaAs FET buffer isolates the oscillator from variations in load impedance for low frequency pulling, allows the oscillator to run lighty-loaded for low phase noise content and provides + dbm of minimum output power over the full tuning range. The VTO-8 Series varactor-tuned oscillators are packaged in TO-8 transistor cans for simple installation in a conventional 5-ohm microstripline PC board. They are ideal for most compact, lightweight commercial and military equipment designs. Test fixturing is also available for lab bench test applications. See the Test Fixtures for TO-8 Packages section for additional information and outlines. Applications Frequency agile systems, such as digitally controlled receivers and active jamming transmitters often use externally linearized varactor-tuned oscillators. HP oscillators are monotonic making external linearization easy using analog (opamp) or digital (EPROM) linearizing techniques. The HP VTO Series has been designed with a tuning input bypass capacitance which is sufficient to provide the necessary RF filtering action yet as low Pin Configuration TO-8V +V 3 TUNE 2 4 1 +DC VOLTAGE RFOUT CASE as possible to maximize V/ T characteristics for excellent tuning speeds. Used in a phase locked loop PLL circuit, a VTO provides a receiver LO with stability equivalent to the reference oscillator (usually crystal controlled), yet variable in discrete steps or continuously depending on the PLL configuration. Another important aspect of VTOs used in an LO application is their power vs. frequency flatness (±1.5 db). This assures that once a receiver mixer is biased for best dynamic range the local oscillator drive will remain constant throughout the tuning range without complex leveling circuitry.
2 Electrical and Performance Specifications Guaranteed Specifications @ 25 C Case Temperature ( to +65 C Operating Temperature) Part Number VTO 86 VTO 88 VTO 89 VTO 8 VTO 82 Frequency Range, Min. 6 MHz 8 MHz 9 16 MHz 25 MHz 2 3 MHz Power Output into 5 ohm Load,Min. 2 mw/+ dbm 2 mw/+ dbm 2 mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm Power Output Variation @ 25 C, Max. ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db Operating Case Temperature Range to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C Frequency Drift Over Operating 8 MHz MHz MHz 18 MHz 3 MHz Temperature, Typ. Pulling Figure ( db Return Loss), Typ. 25 MHz 25 MHz 25 MHz 35 MHz 35 MHz Pushing Figure, + VDC Supply, Typ. 5 MHz/V 6 MHz/V 6 MHz/V 6 MHz/V 6 MHz/V Harmonics, Below Carrier, Typ. db db db db 18 db Spurious Output Below Carrier, Min. 6 db 6 db 6 db 6 db 6 db Tuning Voltage Low Frequency 3±1 VDC 2±1.5 VDC 2±1 VDC 2.5±1 VDC 2+2/ 1 VDC High Frequency ±8 VDC 35± VDC 48+8/ VDC 47±8 VDC 2±4 VDC Maximum Tuning Voltage +6 VDC +6 VDC +6 VDC +6 VDC +45 VDC Tuning Port Capacitance, Nom. 18 pf 18 pf 18 pf 9 pf 45 pf Phase Noise, Singie Sideband, 1 Hz Bandwidth, Typ. 5 khz From Carrier 1 dbc/hz dbc/hz dbc/hz 95 dbc/hz 95 dbc/hz khz From Carrier 7 dbc/hz 7 dbc/hz 7 dbc/hz 2 dbc/hz 2 dbc/hz Input Power ±1% Regulation Voltage, Nom. + VDC + VDC + VDC + VDC + VDC Current, Max. 5 ma 5 ma 5 ma 5 ma 5 ma Case Style TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V Part Number VTO 82 VTO-836 VTO 843 VTO 858 Frequency Range, Min. 2 37 MHz 36 43 MHz 43 58 MHz 58 66 MHz Power Output Into 5 ohm Load, Min. mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm 5 mw/+7 dbm Power Output Variation @25 C., Max. ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db Operating Case Temperature Range to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C Frequency Drift Over Operating 3 MHz 35 MHz 6 MHz 7 MHz Temperature, Typ. Pulling Figure ( db Return Loss), Typ. 35 MHz MHz 5 MHZ 7 MHz Pushing Figure, + VDC Supply, Typ. 6 MHz/V 6 MHz/V 6 MHz/V 8 MHz/V Harmonics, Below Carrier, Typ. 18 db 25 db 25 db 25 db Spurious Output Below Carrier, Min. 6 db 6 db 6 db 6 db Tuning Voltage Low Frequency 2+2/ 1 VDC 8±2 VDC 1. VDC Min 5±2.5 VDC High Frequency 3±8 VDC 24±4 VDC 2. VDC Max. 24+3/ 5 VDC Maximum Tuning Voltage +45 VDC +3 VDC +3 VDC +3 VDC Tuning Port Capacitance, Nom. 45 pf 45 pf 45 pf 45 pf Phase Noise, Single Sideband, 1 Hz Bandwidth, Typ. 5 khz From Carrier 95 dbc/hz dbc/hz 9 dbc/hz 85 dbc/hz khz From Carrier 2 dbc/hz 8 dbc/hz 97 dbc/hz 92 dbc/hz Input Power ±1% Regulation Voltage, Nom. + VDC + VDC + VDC + VDC Current, Max. 5 ma 5 ma 5 ma 5 ma Case Style TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V
3 Electrical and Performance Specifications Guaranteed Specifications @ 25 C Case Temperature ( to +65 C Operating Temperature) Part Number VTO 865 VTO 88 VTO 885 VTO 895 Frequency Range, Min. 65-86 MHz 8 9 MHz 85 96 MHz 95 5 MHz Power Output Into 5 ohm load, Min. mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm mw/+ dbm Power Output Variation @ 25 C., Max. ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db ±1.5 db Operating Case Temperature Range to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C to +65 C Frequency Drift Over Operating MHz 1 MHz 1 MHz 16 MHz Temperature, Typ. Pulling Figure ( db Return Loss), Typ. MHz 8 MHz MHz 2 MHz Pushing Figure, + VDC Supply, Typ. MHz/V MHz/V MHz/V MHz/V Harmonics, Below Carrier, Typ. 2 db db 25 db 2 db Spurious Output Below Carrier, Min. 6 db 6 db 6 db 6 db Tuning Voltage Low Frequency 2±1 VDC 2 VDC Min. 5±2 VDC 4±1 VDC High Frequency 2±5 VDC 16 VDC Max. ±5 VDC VDC Max. Maximum Tuning Voltage 3 VDC +3 VDC +3 VDC + VDC Tuning Port Capacitance, Nom. 26 pf 26 pf 26 pf 26 pf Phase Noise, Single Sideband, 1 Hz Bandwldth, Typ. 5 khz From Carrier 8 dbc/hz 8 dbc/hz 82 dbc/hz 73 dbc/hz khz From Carrier 88 dbc/hz 88 dbc/hz 9 dbc/hz 8 dbc/hz Input Power ±1% Regulation Voltage, Nom. + VDC + VDC + VDC + VDC Current, Max. 5 ma ma ma ma Case Style TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V TO 8V Schematic + V Output Matching RF Output Series Feedback V Tune Tuning Port Capacitor Varactor Resonator
4 Typical Performance @ 25ºC Case Temperature 17 16 1.1 1..9.8.7.6.5 5 2 25 3 35 45 5 16 8 6 2 Figure 1. VTO 86 Power Output, Frequency MHz 5 8 16 24 32 48 5 Figure 2. VTO 88 Power Output, Frequency 25 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1..9.8 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 2.5 2. 1.5 18 16 8 6 2 5 2 25 3 35 45 5 5 2 25 3 35 45 5 Figure 3. VTO 89 Power Output, Frequency Figure 4. VTO 8 Power Output, Frequency MHz 35 3 25 2 8 16 24 32 48 25 5 Figure 5. VTO 82 Power Output, Frequency 4. 3.5 3. 2.5 5 2 25 3 35 45 5 16 Figure 6. VTO 82 Power Output, Frequency 8
5 Typical Performance (Continued).5..5 4.3 4.2 4.1 4. 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 5 2 25 3 Figure 7. VTO 836 Power Output, Frequency MHz 9 65 55 45 35 8 16 24 32 48 2 Figure 8. VTO 843 Power Output, Frequency 7. 6.5 6. 5.5 5 2 25 8 6 2 Figure 9. VTO 858 Power Output, Frequency 8 7 6 5 4 8 6 2 2 4 6 8 16 18 2 22 Figure. VTO 865 Power Output, Frequency 9 8 6 7 6 5 2 4 8 16 2 Figure. VTO 88 Power Output, Frequency 9 3 2 8 5 2 25 3 35 45 5 Figure. VTO 885 Power Output, Frequency
6 Typical Performance (Continued) 9 8 2 4 6 8 8 6 2 16 Figure. VTO 895 Power Output, Frequency LOG (f), dbc/hz 2 6 8 16 865 82 895 1k k k 1M FOURIER Hz M Figure. Noise Comparison Single Sideband Phase Noise. TO-8V Case Drawing.18.17 +.2.1..3.5 DIA.45 DIA.3. 2 1 3 4 RF OUT GLASS RING.6 DIA (3X).22 MIN V TUNE V + CASE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 1.7 GRAMS NOTES (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED): 1. DIMENSIONS ARE SPECIFIED IN INCHES 2. TOLERANCES: xx ±.2 xxx ±.
7 Test Fixtures for TO-8 Packages (TF 81/82) Oscillators (VTO) Features DC to Frequency Range Connectorized Tuning Port and RF Output Easy to Test Package Repeatable Performance Applications Engineering Characterization Incoming Inspection System Prototype Demonstration of Device Performance Description To facilitate testing and prototyping of products in the TO-8V package, a series of test fixtures is available. Designated the HP TF Series test fixtures, they feature rugged construction for precise, repeatable measurements. The TF Series test fixtures come supplied with mounting hardware to ensure excellent ground contact between the oscillator package and test fixture. This assures excellent contact between package pins and test fixture connector pins for reliable testing. The device under test is aligned according to Figure, and pushed fully down onto the fixture. The steel mounting ring clamp is placed over the device under test and secured by machine screws prior to testing. Orientation of pins can be verified by comparison with part (c) of Figure. It is recommended that both machine screws be used to fasten the ring clamp. Screws should be tightened down snugly with a jewelers type screwdriver. For different connector options check the table in Figure to identify the correct part numbers. It should be noted that some output power variation may be seen, from unit data, at frequencies above 8. This is due to small differences in lengths of test fixture RF output connector pins. VTO IN PLACE.53 TUNING VOLTAGE CONNECTOR INPUT CONNECTOR.35 + TUNING VOLTAGE PIN TUNING VOLTAGE DC PIN.2.55.65 (a) RF OUT.83.45..7 (b).35.35 RF OUT (c) V DC TAB ON PACKAGE SERIES TF-81 TF-82 CONNECTOR OPTIONS TUNING VOLTAGE SMA SMA RF OUTPUT SMA E N + TUNING VOLTAGE.45..3 3 4 2 1 CASE RF OUT. +DC VOLTAGE (Bottom View) Figure. TO-8 Test Fixture.
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