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application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.

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RFVC1824

Pin Names and Descriptions

Pin

Name

Description

Interface Schematic

1-14

N/C

No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.

15

GND

Connect directly to PCB ground for best performance.

16

RFOUT

50Ω termination is recommended for this pin.

17-19

N/C

No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.

20

VCC

Connect 3V to power both the oscillator core and the buffer

amplifier.

21

N/C

No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.

22

VTUNE

Direct connection to the varactor diodes used to vary the frequency

of oscillation.

23-24

N/C

No internal connection. Connect to PCB ground.

PKG BASE

GND

Ground connection. Solder package bottom directly to ground plane

for best performance.