HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC232LP4(E) is ideal for: Isolation: 60 dB @ 3 GHz 52 dB @ 6 GHz • Telecom Infrastructure Input P1dB: +27 dBm • Microwave Radio & VSAT Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB Typical @ 6 GHz • Military Radios, Radar & ECM Non-Reflective Design • Test Instrumentation 24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 16mm2 Included in the HMC-DK005 Designer’s Kit General Description Functional Diagram The HMC232LP4(E) is a broadband high isolation non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switch in a low cost leadless QFN surface mount plastic package. Covering DC to 12 GHz, the switch features >60 dB isolation up to 3 GHz and >42 dB isolation up to 12 GHz. Input P1dB compression is +27 dBm typical, while input IP3 is +50 dBm. The switch operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines of -5/0V and requires no bias supply. SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT 11 Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System Parameter Frequency Insertion Loss DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz Isolation DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz 55 47 40 37 Typ. Max. Units 1.4 1.5 2.0 2.7 1.7 1.8 2.3 3.1 dB dB dB dB 60 52 45 42 dB dB dB dB Return Loss “On State” DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz 18 16 11 dB dB dB Return Loss RF1, RF2 “Off State” DC - 12.0 GHz 14 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 12.0 GHz 24 27 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (Two-Tone Input Power= +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Separation) 0.5 - 12.0 GHz 45 50 dBm 3 6 ns ns Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 11 - 54 Min. DC - 12.0 GHz For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Isolation Insertion Loss 0 -10 -20 -2 -3 +25 C +85 C -40 C -4 RF1 RF2 -30 ISOLATION (dB) -40 -50 -60 -5 -70 -6 -80 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GH ) Return Loss 7 8 9 C (G 10 11 12 30 RFC RF1, RF2 ON RF1, RF2 OFF 25 P1dB (dBm) -5 -10 -15 20 0.1 dB Compression Point 1 dB Compression Point 15 -20 10 -25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 0 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GH ) Input Third Order Intercept Point 60 55 11 12 13 11 50 IP3 (dBm) 0 13 ) 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 6 Q SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT INSERTION LOSS (dB) -1 45 +25 C +85 C -40 C 40 35 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FREQUENCY (GH ) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 11 - 55 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Control Voltages RF Input Power (Vctl = -5V) (0.5 - 12 GHz) +30 dBm (@ +50 °C) State Bias Condition Low RF1, RF2 Termination +23.5 dBm 0 to -0.2V @ 10 uA Max. Control Voltage Range (A & B) +1V to -7.5V High -5V @ 10 uA Typ. to -7V @ 45 uA Typ. (0.5 Vdc) Channel Temperature 150 °C Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to lead) 94 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C A B RFC to RF1 RFC to RF2 Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C High Low ON OFF ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Low High OFF ON Truth Table Control Input Signal Path State Caution: Do not “Hot Switch” power levels greater than +27 dBm (Vctl = 0/-5 Vdc). ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT 11 NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC232LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC232LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H232 XXXX [2] H232 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 11 - 56 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Suggested Driver Circuit Pin Descriptions Function Description 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 Pin Number N/C The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 3, 5, 8, 10, 21, 23 GND Package bottom must also be connected to PCB RF ground. 4, 9, 22 RFC, RF1, RF2 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking capacitors are required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. 15 B See truth table and control voltage table. 16 A See truth table and control voltage table. Interface Schematic For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT 11 11 - 57 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Evaluation PCB SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT 11 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107723 [1] Item Description J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J4 - J6 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. U1 HMC232LP4 / HMC232LP4E SPDT Switch PCB [2] 107602 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 11 - 58 The circuit board used in the application should be generated with proper RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines at the RF port should have 50 Ohm impedance and the package ground leads and package bottom should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown above. The evaluation circuit board shown above is available from Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request. For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v04.0110 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz Notes: SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT 11 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 11 - 59