8N3QV01KG-0122CDI8

Overview

• Category: Electronic Component
• Use: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Characteristics: High-performance, compact size, low power consumption
• Package: Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Essence: Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 1.5 GHz to 2.5 GHz
• Supply Voltage: 3.3 V
• Output Power: +7 dBm
• Phase Noise: -110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VCC: Supply voltage input
2. GND: Ground connection
3. RF Out: RF output signal
4. Control Voltage (VCTRL): Input for controlling the oscillator frequency
5. Enable (EN): Enable/disable control pin

Functional Features

• Wide frequency range with excellent phase noise performance
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Compact size allows for space-saving designs
• High output power for strong signal transmission
• Precise control voltage input for accurate frequency tuning

Advantages

• High-performance characteristics ensure reliable operation
• Versatile frequency range suitable for various applications
• Small form factor enables integration into compact devices
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
• Easy frequency control through the control voltage input

Disadvantages

• Limited frequency range compared to some other VCOs
• Requires external components for proper operation
• Sensitive to temperature variations, may require additional compensation

Working Principles

The 8N3QV01KG-0122CDI8 is a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) that generates an output signal with a frequency determined by the control voltage applied to the VCTRL pin. It utilizes a resonant circuit and a varactor diode to achieve frequency modulation. By varying the control voltage, the capacitance of the varactor diode changes, altering the resonant frequency of the circuit and thus the output frequency of the VCO.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 8N3QV01KG-0122CDI8 is commonly used in various wireless communication systems, such as cellular networks, Wi-Fi routers, and satellite communication equipment. It is also utilized in radar systems, test and measurement instruments, and frequency synthesizers. The wide frequency range and excellent phase noise performance make it suitable for applications requiring precise frequency control and stable signal transmission.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 8N3QV01KG-0115CDI8: Similar specifications but operates at a lower frequency range (800 MHz to 1.5 GHz).
2. 8N3QV01KG-0130CDI8: Similar specifications but operates at a higher frequency range (2.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz).
3. 8N3QV01KG-0145CDI8: Similar specifications but operates at an even higher frequency range (3.5 GHz to 4.5 GHz).

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for the 8N3QV01KG-0122CDI8 voltage-controlled oscillator.