HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Typical Applications Features This switch is suitable for usage in DC - 6.0 GHz 50Ohm or 75-Ohm systems: Broadband Performance: DC - 6 GHz High Isolation: 42 dB@ 6 GHz • Broadband Low Insertion Loss: 1.6 dB@ 6 GHz • Fiber Optics MSOP8G SMT Package • Switched Filter Banks • Wireless below 6.0 GHz General Description The HMC336MS8G & HMC336MS8GE are broadband non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switches in low cost 8 lead MSOP8G surface mount packages with an exposed ground paddle. Covering DC to 6 GHz, this switch offers high isolation and low insertion loss. The switch operates using a positive control voltage of 0/+5 Volts, and requires a fixed bias of +5V. This switch is suitable for usage in 50-Ohm or 75-Ohm systems. SWITCHES - SMT 10 Functional Diagram Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, With 0/+5V Control, 50 Ohm System Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.0 dB dB dB Insertion Loss DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 4.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz Isolation DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 4.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz 42 39 37 47 44 42 dB dB dB DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz 9 6 12 9 dB dB Return Loss “On State” Return Loss (RF1, RF2) “Off State” 2.0 - 6.0 GHz 13 18 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 6.0 GHz 20 25 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (Two-Tone Input Power = +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Spacing) 0.5 - 6.0 GHz 37 42 dBm 8 20 ns ns Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) DC - 6.0 GHz * DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC, RF1 and RF2. Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency. 10 - 184 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 HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Insertion Loss vs. Temperature Isolation 0 0 -10 ISOLATION (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) -1 -2 +25 C -40 C +85 C -3 RF1 RF2 -20 -30 -40 -50 -4 -60 -5 -70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) Return Loss 5 6 7 8 10 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point 30 INPUT COMPRESSION POINT (dBm) 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 RFC RF1,2 ON RF1,2 OFF -30 0.1 dB Compression Point 1 dB Compression Point 28 26 24 22 20 -35 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Third Order Intercept Point INPUT THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm) RETURN LOSS (dB) 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) SWITCHES - SMT 0 60 55 +25 C -40 C +85 C 50 45 40 35 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (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 10 - 185 HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) +7.0 Vdc Control Voltage Range (A & B) -0.5V to Vdd +1.0 Vdc Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Maximum Input Power +28 dBm ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Note: DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC and RF1, 2. Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency. SWITCHES - SMT 10 10 - 186 Bias Voltage & Current Vdd (Vdc) Idd (Typ.) (μA) Idd (Max.) (μA) +5.0 35 100 Control Voltages State Bias Condition Low 0 to 0.2 Vdc @ 35 μA Typical High +5 Vdc @ 10 μA Typical Truth Table ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Control Input Signal Path State A B RFCOM to: Low High RF1 High Low RF2 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 HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC336MS8G Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC336MS8GE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 SWITCHES - SMT 10 Package Marking [3] [1] H336 XXXX [2] H336 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 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 10 - 187 HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 CTLA See truth table and control voltage table. 2 CTLB See truth table and control voltage table. 3, 5, 8 RFC, RF1, RF2 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking capacitors are required. 4 VDD Supply Voltage. This pin may be left floating with degradation of power performance by approximately 1.5 dB. 6, 7 GND Package bottom has exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to PCB RF ground. SWITCHES - SMT 10 Interface Schematic 10 - 188 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 HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE v03.0607 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz Evaluation PCB SWITCHES - SMT 10 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104124 [1] Item Description J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J4 - J7 DC Pin C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 10k pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. R1 - R2 100 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC336MS8G / HMC336MS8GE SPDT Switch PCB [2] 104122 Evaluation PCB 1.05”x1.30” The circuit board used in the final 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 backside ground slug 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. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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 10 - 189