Frequency Synthesizer
50Ω
ZSN-3700AC+
3700 MHz (fixed)
The Big Deal
• Low phase noise and spurious
• Fixed frequency without external
programming
• Integrated microcontroller
• Robust design and construction
• Case size 2.75" x 1.96" x 0.62"
CASE STYLE: KG1446
Product Overview
The ZSN-3700AC+ is a Frequency Synthesizer, designed to operate at 3700 MHz, suitable
for a variety of military & commercial applications. The ZSN-3700AC+ is packaged in a
shielded metal case (size of 2.75" x 1.96" x 0.62") to shield against unwanted signals and
noise.
Key Features
Feature
Advantages
Low phase noise and spurious:
• Phase noise: -91 dBc/Hz typ. @ 10 kHz offset
• Comparison spurious: -85 dBc typ.
• Reference spurious: -85 dBc typ.
Low phase noise and spurious improve system EVM (Error
Vector Magnitude).
No programming or reference required
The Internal microcontroller and reference allow the ZSN3700AC+ to begin generating RF signal as soon as DC power is
applied with no other controls required.
Good frequency stability
Frequency stability of 3.7 kHz typ provides a stable signal over
time with no need for adjustments or reprogramming.
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-Circuit’s 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
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Connectorized
Frequency Synthesizer
50Ω
ZSN-3700AC+
(fixed)
3700 MHz
Features
• Fixed frequency without external programming
• Integrated microcontroller
• High reliability over temperature changes
• Robust design and construction
• Low operating voltage (VCC =+5V)
• Case size 2.75" x 1.96" x 0.62"
CASE STYLE: KG1446
Connectors
SMA Female
Applications
Model
ZSN-3700AC+
+RoHS Compliant
• Military & Avionics
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
General Description
The ZSN-3700AC+ is a Frequency Synthesizer, designed to operate at 3700 MHz, suitable for a variety of
military & commercial applications. The ZSN-3700AC+ is packaged in a shielded metal case (size of 2.75"
x 1.96" x 0.62") to shield against unwanted signals and noise.
Simplified Schematic
VCC
GND
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
MICROCONTROLLER
VCC
PLL
VP
CP
R COUNTER
Phase
Detector /
Charge Pump
PLL
1/N
LE
DATA
REF In
FREF
XTAL
1/R
CLOCK
KΦ
LOOP FILTER
Vt
VCO
(Internal)
RFinA
SPLITTER
N COUNTER
RF Out
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-Circuit’s 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
®
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REV. C
M154476
EDR-9948/4MP
ZSN-3700AC+
Category-T27
RAV
160110
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ZSN-3700AC+
Frequency Synthesizer
Electrical Specifications (over operating temperature -20°C to +75°C)
Parameters
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
-
3700
-
3700
MHz
Frequency Range (fixed)
Comparison Frequency
-
-
20
-
MHz
Within ± 1 kHz
-
28
-
mSec
Frequency Accuracy
-
-
±7.4
-
kHz
Frequency Stability
-
-
±3.7
-
kHz
-
dBm
Settling Time (Power on to lock)
Output Power
SSB Phase Noise
-4.0
+0.6
+3.0
@ 100 Hz offset
-
-78
-
@ 1 kHz offset
-
-94
-83
@ 10 kHz offset
-
-91
-84
@ 100 kHz offset
-
-120
-112
@ 1 MHz offset
-
-143
-138
dBc/Hz
Integrated SSB Phase Noise
@ 1kHz to 10MHz
-
-49
-
Reference & Comparison Spurious Suppression
Ref. & Comp. Freq. 20 MHz
-
-85
-70
Non - Harmonic Spurious Suppression
-
-
-90
-
Harmonic Suppression
-
-
-60
-45
VCC Supply Voltage
+5.00
+4.75
+5.00
+5.25
V
VCC Supply Current
-
-
65
73
mA
dBc
dBc
-
-
50
-
Ω
Locked
-
2.80
-
3.25
V
Unlocked
-
-
-
0.40
V
RF Output port Impedance
Digital Lock Detect
dBc
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameters
Ratings
Supply Voltage
5.8V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-55°C to +100°C
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded
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-Circuit’s 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
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®
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ZSN-3700AC+
Frequency Synthesizer
Typical Performance Data
FREQUENCY
POWER OUTPUT
VCO + PLL CURRENT
(MHz)
(dBm)
(mA)
3700
-25°C
+25°C
+80°C
-25°C
+25°C
+80°C
1.75
0.66
-2.28
62.66
65.94
67.86
HARMONICS (dBc)
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
3700
F2
F3
-25°C
+25°C
+80°C
-25°C
+25°C
+80°C
-50.26
-58.06
-56.21
-50.10
-61.05
-55.76
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
FREQUENCY @TEMP.
@OFFSETS
100Hz
3700
1kHz
10kHz
100kHz
1MHz
-25°C
-82.14
-95.49
-89.99
-117.56
-142.12
+25°C
-84.25
-95.87
-92.40
-119.71
-142.87
+80°C
-83.82
-96.44
-90.97
-118.58
-142.51
REFERENCE &
COMPARISON
SPURIOUS
ORDER
REFERENCE & COMPARISON
SPURIOUS @Fcarrier
3700MHz+(n*Freference)
(dBc) note 1
n
-25°C
+25°C
+80°C
-5
-93.15
-102.86
-97.58
-4
-95.67
-99.02
-97.40
-3
-93.23
-100.75
-98.80
-2
-89.90
-94.36
-92.32
-1
-85.89
-88.10
-85.75
note 2
0
+1
-
-
-
-82.50
-83.94
-82.74
+2
-87.55
-95.89
-94.24
+3
-92.56
-101.13
-97.09
+4
-93.26
-108.34
-102.66
+5
-93.28
-104.70
-101.96
Note 1: Comparison frequency = Reference frequency = 20 MHz
Note 2: All spurs are referenced to carrier signal (n=0).
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-Circuit’s 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
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ZSN-3700AC+
Frequency Synthesizer
Typical Performance Curves
OUTPUT POWER Vs FREQUENCY
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
4
2
0
-25°C
-2
+25°C
+80°C
-4
3699.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
3701.0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2nd HARMONIC Vs FREQUENCY
2nd HARM. SUPPRESSION (dBc)
-45
-50
-55
-25°C
-60
-65
3699.0
+25°C
+80°C
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
3701.0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
3rd HARM. SUPPRESSION (dBc)
3rd HARMONIC Vs FREQUENCY
-45
-50
-55
-25°C
-60
+25°C
+80°C
-65
3699.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
3701.0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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-Circuit’s 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
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ZSN-3700AC+
Frequency Synthesizer
PHASE NOISE @1kHz offset
PHASE NOISE @100Hz offset
-92
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-80
-82
-84
-25°C
-86
+25°C
-94
-96
-25°C
-98
+25°C
+80°C
-88
3699.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
+80°C
-100
3699.0
3701.0
3699.5
FREQUENCY (MHz)
PHASE NOISE @10kHz offset
3700.5
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-115
-90
-92
-25°C
-94
+25°C
-117
-119
-25°C
-121
+25°C
+80°C
+80°C
-96
3699.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
-123
3699.0
3701.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
3701.0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
REFERENCE & COMPARISON SPURIOUS
Vs FREQ. OFFSET @ Fcar = 3700 MHz
PHASE NOISE @1MHz offset
-137
-70
REF.& COMP. SPURIOUS (dBc)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
3701.0
PHASE NOISE @100kHz offset
-88
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
3700.0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-139
-141
-25°C
-143
+25°C
+80°C
-145
3699.0
3699.5
3700.0
3700.5
3701.0
-80
-90
-100
-25°C
-110
+25°C
+80°C
-120
3600
3640
3680
3720
3760
3800
FREQUENCY OFFSET (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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-Circuit’s 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
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ZSN-3700AC+
Frequency Synthesizer
Connectors Configuration
Additional Detailed Technical Information
Additional information is available on our web site. To access this information enter the model
number on our web site home page.
Case Style: KG1446
Tape & Reel: N.A.
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: N.A.
Evaluation Board: N.A.
Environment Ratings: ENV48T3
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-Circuit’s 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
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