Analog Devices Welcomes Hittite Microwave Corporation NO CONTENT ON THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT HAS CHANGED www.analog.com www.hittite.com THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC627ALP5E is ideal for: -11.5 to 20 dB Gain Control in 0.5 dB Steps • Cellular/3G Infrastructure Power-up State Selection • WiBro / WiMAX / 4G High Output IP3: +36 dBm • Microwave Radio & VSAT TTL/CMOS Compatible Serial, Parallel, or latched Parallel Control • Test Equipment and Sensors ±0.25 dB Typical Gain Step Error • IF & RF Applications Single +5V Supply 32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC627ALP5E is a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier which operates from 50 MHz to 1 GHz, and can be programmed to provide anywhere from 11.5 dB attenuation, to 20 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The HMC627ALP5E delivers noise figure of 4.3 dB in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +36 dBm in any state. The dual mode gain control interface accepts either three wire serial input or 6 bit parallel word. The HMC627ALP5E also features a user selectable power up state and a serial output for cascading other Hittite serially controlled components. The HMC627ALP5E is housed in a RoHS compliant 5x5 mm QFN leadless package, and requires no external matching components. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, 50 Ohm System Vdd = +5V, Vs= +5V Parameter Gain (Maximum Gain State) Min. 18 Gain Control Range Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 20 Gain Accuracy: (Referenced to Maximum Gain State) All Gain States Max. Min. Typ. Max. 350 - 1000 20 15 Units MHz 17.5 dB 31.5 31.5 dB 18 17 12 12 50 MHz -100MHz, 250 MHz - 350 MHz ± (0.2 + 3% of Gain Setting) Max 100 MHz - 250 MHz ± (0.1 + 2% of Gain Setting) Max dB ± (0.3 + 3% of Gain Setting) Max dB Output Power for 1 dB Compression 18 20 16 20 dBm Output Third Order Intercept Point (Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone) 33 36 33 36 dBm 4.3 4.3 dB 70 100 70 100 ns Noise Figure Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFall (10 / 90% RF) tON, tOFF (Latch Enable to 10 / 90% RF) Total Supply Current (Idd + Is) 1 Typ. 50 - 350 90.5 110 90.5 110 mA For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz Normalized Attenuation vs. Frequency Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [1] (Only Major States are Shown) NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) GAIN (dB) 20 [2] 15 10 [1] 5 0 -5 -10 8 dB -15 16 dB -20 -25 31.5 dB -30 -35 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C -40 C 3 3.5 4 3 3.5 4 3 3.5 4 (Only Major States are Shown) 0 0 -5 -5 -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 2.5 Output Return Loss [1] (Only Major States are Shown) IL -15 -20 -25 31.5 dB -35 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -40 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.5 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss [2] Output Return Loss [2] (Only Major States are Shown) (Only Major States are Shown) 0 0 -5 -5 -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 2 +85 C Input Return Loss [1] -30 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) IL -15 -20 -25 31.5 dB -30 -35 VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT 0 25 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -40 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Tested with broadband bias tee on RF ports and C1 = 10,000 pF [2] Tested with broadband bias tee on RF ports and C1 = 100 pF; L1 = 270 nF For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 2 HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz Bit Error vs. Frequency [2] Bit Error vs. Attenuation State [2] 2 1 1.5 0.8 31.5 dB 16 dB BIT ERROR (dB) BIT ERROR (dB) 800 MHz 0.6 1 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 0.4 0.2 0 -0.2 400 MHz -0.4 -0.6 -1.5 -0.8 -2 FREQUENCY'S: 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2400 MHz -1 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 4 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 16 20 24 28 32 3.5 4 ATTENUATION STATE (dB) Normal Relative Phase vs. Frequency [2] (Only Major States are Shown) Step Error vs. Frequency [2] (Only Major States are Shown) 1 80 0.8 60 0.6 31.5 dB 16 dB STEP ERROR (dB) RELATIVE PHASE (deg) 40 8 dB 20 0 0.4 0.5, 1, 2, 31.5 dB 0.2 0 -0.2 -0.4 4, 8, 16 dB 0.5 - 4 dB -20 -0.6 -0.8 -1 -40 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 0 4 0.5 1 Maximum Gain vs. Frequency[3] 2.5 3 0 20 GAIN (dB) 2 Normalized Attenuation vs. Frequency [3] 25 15 10 5 0 0.05 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT (Only Major States are Shown) 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.3 0.35 -5 -10 8 dB -15 16 dB -20 -25 31.5 dB -30 -35 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 FREQUENCY (GHz) [2] Tested with broadband bias tee on RF ports and C1 = 100 pF, L1 = 270 nF [3] Tested with broadband bias tee on RF ports and C1 = 3300 pF; C3, C4 & C5 = 330 pF; L1 = 560 nH 3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz Input Return Loss [3] Output Return Loss [3] 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 31.5 dB IL, 0.5, 1, 2 dB -15 -20 -25 -30 4, 8, 16, 31.5 dB -35 -40 0.05 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 -40 0.05 0.35 0.1 0.15 FREQUENCY (GHz) Bit Error vs. Frequency [3] 0.3 0.35 2 1.5 1.5 50 MHz 16, 31.5 dB 1 BIT ERROR (dB) 1 BIT ERROR (dB) 0.25 Bit Error vs. Attenuation State [3] 2 0.5 0 -0.5 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 dB -1 0.5 0 -0.5 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350 MHz -1 -1.5 -2 0.05 0.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) -1.5 -2 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0 4 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 16 20 24 28 32 ATTENUATION STATE (dB) Normal Relative Phase vs. Frequency [3] Step Error vs. Frequency [3] 1 80 VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT 0 60 0.6 STEP ERROR (dB) RELATIVE PHASE (deg) 0.8 40 20 0 16 dB 0.1 0 -0.2 -0.4 16 dB -0.8 8 dB -40 0.05 0.5, 31.5 dB 0.2 -0.6 31.5 dB -20 0.4 0.15 0.2 0.25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.3 0.35 -1 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 FREQUENCY (GHz) [3] Tested with broadband bias tee on RF ports and C1 = 3300 pF; C3, C4 & C5 = 330 pF; L1 = 560 nH For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 4 HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT Serial Control Interface The HMC627ALP5E contains a 3-wire SPI compatible digital interface (SERIN, CLK, LE). It is activated when P/S is kept high. The 6-bit serial word must be loaded MSB first. The positive-edge sensitive CLK and LE requires clean transitions. If mechanical switches were used, sufficient debouncing should be provided. When LE is high, 6-bit data in the serial input register is transferred to the attenuator. When LE is high CLK is masked to prevent data transition during output loading. When P/S is low, 3-wire SPI interface inputs (SERIN, CLK, LE) are disabled and serial input register is loaded asynchronously with parallel digital inputs (D0-D5). When Le is high, 6-bit parallel data is transferred to the attenuator. For all modes of operations, the DVGA state will stay constant while LE is kept low. Parameter Typ. Min. serial period, tSCK 100 ns Control set-up time, tCS 20 ns Control hold-time, tCH 20 ns LE setup-time, tLN 10 ns Min. LE pulse width, tLEW 10 ns Min LE pulse spacing, tLES 630 ns Serial clock hold-time from LE, tCKN 10 ns Hold Time, tPH. 0 ns Latch Enable Minimum Width, tLEN 10 ns Setup Time, tPS 2 ns Timing Diagram (Latched Parallel Mode) Parallel Mode (Direct Parallel Mode & Latched Parallel Mode) Note: The parallel mode is enabled when P/S is set to low. Direct Parallel Mode - The attenuation state is changed by the Control Voltage Inputs directly. The LE (Latch Enable) must be at a logic high to control the attenuator in this manner. Latched Parallel Mode - The attenuation state is selected using the Control Voltage Inputs and set while the LE is in the Low state. The attenuator will not change state while LE is Low. Once all Control Voltage Inputs are at the desired states the LE is pulsed. See timing diagram above for reference. 5 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz If LE is set to logic LOW at power-up, the logic state of PUP1 and PUP2 determines the power-up state of the part per PUP truth table. If the LE is set to logic HIGH at power-up, the logic state of D0-D5 determines the power-up state of the part per truth table. The DVGA latches in the desired power-up state approximately 200 ms after power-up. Power-On Sequence The ideal power-up sequence is: GND, Vdd, digital inputs, RF inputs. The relative order of the digital inputs are not important as long as they are powered after Vdd / GND RF Input Power [1] (At Max Gain Setting) 11.5 dBm (T = +85 °C) Digital Inputs (Reset, Shift Clock, Latch Enable & Serial Input) -0.5V to Vdd +0.5V Bias Voltage (Vdd) 5.6V 5.5V Channel Temperature 150 °C PUP1 PUP2 Gain Relative to Maximum Gain 0 0 0 -31.5 0 1 0 -24 0 0 1 -16 0 1 1 Insertion Loss 1 X X 0 to -31.5 dB Note: The logic state of D0 - D5 determines the power-up state per truth table shown below when LE is high at power-up. Truth Table Absolute Maximum Ratings Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) LE Control Voltage Input Gain Relative to Maximum Gain D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 High High High High High High 0 dB High High High High High Low -0.5 dB High High High High Low High -1 dB High High High Low High High -2 dB -4 dB Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 9 mW/°C above 85 °C) [2] 0.59 W High High Low High High High Thermal Resistance [3] 110 °C/W High Low High High High High -8 dB Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Low High High High High High -16 dB Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Low Low Low Low Low Low -31.5 dB [1] The maximum RF input power increases by the same amount the gain is reduced. The maximum input power at any state is no more than 28 dBm. [2] This value is the total power dissipation in the amplifier. [3] This is the thermal resistance for the amplifier. Any combination of the above states will provide a reduction in gain approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected. Control Voltage Table State Vdd = +3V Vdd = +5V Low 0 to 0.5V @ <1 µA 0 to 0.8V @ <1 µA High 2 to 3V @ <1 µA 2 to 5V @ <1 µA VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT PUP Truth Table Power-Up States Bias Voltage Vdd (V) Idd (Typ.) (mA) +5 2.5 Vs (V) Is (mA) +5 88 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 6 HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT Outline Drawing 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 HMC627ALP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 [1] Package Marking [2] H627A XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 7 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 AMPIN This pin is DC coupled. An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required. 29 AMPOUT RF output and DC bias (Vcc) for the output stage of the amplifier. 2, 3, 13, 28, 30 - 32 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. 12, 4 ATTIN, ATTOUT These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. Blocking capacitors are required. Select value based on lowest frequency of operation. 5 - 10 ACG1 - ACG6 External capacitors to ground is required. Select value for lowest frequency of operation. Place capacitor as close to pins as possible. 11 N/C No Connection 14 SEROUT Serial input data delayed by 6 clock cycles. 15, 16 PUP2, PUP1 18 - 23 D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0 24 P/S 25 CLK 26 SERIN 27 LE 17 Vdd Interface Schematic VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT Pin Number Supply Voltage For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 8 HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT Application Circuit Components for Selected Frequencies 9 Tuned Frequency 50 -350 MHz 350 - 1000 MHz Evaluation PCB 121394-HMC627ALP5 118329-HMC627ALP5 C1, C6, C8 3300 pF 100 pF C3, C4, C5 330 pF 100 pF L1 560 nH 270 nH For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC627ALP5E v00.1212 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 50 MHz - 1 GHz U1 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB [3] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connectors J3 18 Pin DC Connector J4 - J6 DC Pin C1, C3 - C6, C8 Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.[3] C2, C7. C9 100 pF Capacitor. 0402 Pkg. C11 - C12 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C14 2.2 µF Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R1 - R14 100 kOhm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R15 1.8 Ohm Resistor, 1206 Pkg. L1 Inductor, 0603 Pkg. [3] SW1, SW2 SPDT 4 Position DIP Switch U1 HMC627ALP5E Variable Gain Amplifier PCB [2] 116958 Evaluation PCB The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR, FR4 [3] Please reference Components for Selected Frequencies Table For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 10