Plug-In

Voltage Controlled Oscillator

Linear Tuning

POS-100+

50 to 100 MHz

Features

excellent harmonic suppression, -23 dBc typ.

3 dB modulation bandwidth, 0.1 MHz typ.
hermetically sealed

CASE STYLE: A06

PRICE: $ 11.95 ea. QTY (5-49)

Applications

+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications

test instruments
agile communications systems

Electrical Specications
FREQUENCY POWER TUNING
(MHz)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
(dBm)
(V)

PHASE NOISE
(dBc/Hz)
SSB at offset frequencies:
Typ.

Min.

Max.

Typ.

Min.

Max.

1
kHz

50

100

+8.3

16

-83

PULLING PUSHING
TUNING
HARMONICS
3 dB
pk-pk
(MHz/V) SENSITIVITY
(dBc)
MODULATION
@ 12 dBr
(MHz/V)
BANDWIDTH
(MHz)
(MHz)

10
kHz

100
kHz

1
MHz

Typ.

Typ.

Typ.

Typ.

Max.

-107

-130

-150

0.6

0.2

4.2-4.8

-23

-18

Pin Connections

DC
OPERATING
POWER

Typ.

Vcc
(volts)

Current
(mA)
Max.

0.1

12

20

Maximum Ratings

RF OUT

Operating Temperature

VCC

Storage Temperature

V-TUNE

-55C to 85C
-55C to 100C

Absolute Max. Supply Voltage (Vcc)

+16V

GROUND

3,4,5,6,7

Absolute Max. Tuning Voltage (Vtune)

+18V

CASE GROUND

3,4,5,6,7

all specifications: 50 ohm system

Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.

Outline Drawing

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm )
A
.770
19.558

B
.800
20.32

C
.285
7.239

D
.310
7.874

E
.370
9.398

F
.400
10.16

G
.200
5.08

H
.20
5.08

J
K
.14
.031
3.556 0.7874

wt
grams
5.2

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, Standard Terms); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

Mini-Circuits

www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 35166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com

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Performance Data & Curves

+85C

T SENS.

100

80

60

40

20

3
1

10

13

16

Tuning Voltage (V)

Harmonics (dBc)

F2

-30

F3

F4

-40
-50
-60
-70
1

7
10
Tuning Voltage (V)

13

16

+25C

+85C

-55C

+25C

+85C

3.80
4.20
4.50
4.10
4.00

45.55
49.41
53.98
58.08
62.10

44.40 43.93
48.60 48.31
53.15 52.83
57.27 56.90
61.31 60.88

8.98
9.05
8.95
8.80
8.71

9.42
9.40
9.32
9.22
9.12

9.17
9.17
9.08
8.99
8.91

6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00

4.10
4.20
4.30
4.40
4.40

66.20
70.43
74.80
79.26
83.78

65.43 64.96
69.62 69.13
73.93 73.43
78.33 77.81
82.77 82.25

8.57
8.43
8.24
8.06
7.86

8.99
8.86
8.67
8.46
8.22

8.78
8.64
8.48
8.26
8.04

11.00
12.00
13.00
14.00
15.00

4.50
4.50
4.40
4.40
4.40

88.26 87.23 86.68

92.73 91.69 91.10
97.13 96.06 95.46
101.53 100.45 99.81
105.98 104.84 104.18

7.67
7.38
7.21
6.99
6.76

8.00
7.77
7.52
7.31
7.13

7.78
7.51
7.30
7.04
6.85

16.00

4.40

110.43 109.22 108.55

6.54

6.93

6.61

POS-100+
Harmonics Level

-55C

POWER OUTPUT (dBm)

1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00

V
TUNE

-20

FREQUENCY (MHz)

HARMONICS (dBc)
F2

F3

POS-100+
Power Output

10
Output Power (dBm)

+25C

Tuning Sensitivity
(MHz/V)

-55C

120

TUNING
SENS.
(MHz/V)

9
8
7
6
-55C

+25C

+85C

5
1

7
10
Tuning Voltage (V)

13

16

13

16

FREQ. PUSHING
(MHz/V)

F4

1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00

-40.40 -38.20 -48.70

-46.40 -40.80 -46.60
-58.40 -40.90 -44.50
-50.30 -39.80 -43.40
-45.60 -38.60 -42.50

0.02
0.28
0.22
0.15
0.13

6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00

-43.40 -37.40 -41.50

-42.60 -36.20 -40.50
-43.10 -35.00 -39.60
-44.70 -34.10 -38.70
-48.50 -33.10 -38.30

0.12
0.15
0.18
0.22
0.23

11.00
12.00
13.00
14.00
15.00

-53.80 -32.50 -38.10

-54.90 -31.80 -37.70
-51.10 -31.50 -37.40
-48.00 -30.90 -37.30
-46.20 -30.60 -37.30

0.25
0.24
0.23
0.28
0.32

16.00 -44.60 -30.20 -37.30

0.40

POS-100+
Frequency Pushing
(Supply Voltage 12V)

0.5
Pushing (MHz/V)

POS-100+
Frequency and Tuning Sensitivity (at +25C)

140
Frequency (MHz)

V
TUNE

0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
1

7
10
Tuning Voltage (V)

Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, Standard Terms); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp

Mini-Circuits

www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 35166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com

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