HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC913LC4B is ideal for: • EW, ELINT & IFM Receivers High Logging Range: 59 dB (-54 to +5 dBm) @ 18 GHz • DF Radar Systems Output Frequency Flatness: ±2 dB • ECM Systems Log Linearity: ±1 dB • Broadband Test & Measurement Fast Rise/Fall Times: 5/10 ns • Power Measurement & Control Circuits Single Positive Supply: +3.3V • Military & Space Applications ESD Sensitivity (HBM): Class 1A 24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC913LC4B is a Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) which operates from 0.6 to 20 GHz. The HMC913LC4B provides a logging range of 59 dB. This device offers typical fast rise/fall times of 5/10 ns and a superior delay time of only 14 ns. The HMC913LC4B log video output slope is typically 14 mV/dB. Maximum recovery times are less than 30 ns. The HMC913LC4B is available in a highly compact 4x4 mm SMT ceramic package and is ideal for high speed channelized receiver applications. SDLVAs - SMT 11 Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C Vcc1 = Vcc2 = +3.3V Parameter Conditions Typ. Units 0.6 - 20 GHz Pin = -25 dBm ±2 dB Pin = -50 to +3 dBm ±1 dB Input Frequency Range [1] Frequency Flatness Log Linearity Log Linearity over Temperature Pin = -25 dBm ±1 dB Minimum Logging Range to ±3 dB error @ 18 GHz -54 @ 18 GHz dBm Maximum Logging Range to ±3 dB error @ 18 GHz +5 @ 18 GHz dBm 7 dB Input Return Loss Log Video Minimum Output Voltage 1 V Log Video Maximum Output Voltage 1.8 V ns Log Video Output Rise Time 10% to 90% 5 Log Video Output Fall Time 90% to 10% 10 ns 25 ns Log Video Recovery Time Log Video Output Slope Log Video Output Slope Variation over Temperature @ 10 GHz 14 mV/dB 5 µV/dB°C Log Video Propagation Delay 14 ns Supply Current (Icc1) 80 mA 8 mA Supply Current (Icc2) @ Pin = -30 dBm [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 11 - 1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Error Flatness vs. Input Power Over Frequency [1][2] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 500 MHz [1] 6 2 3.2 1.8 4 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C VIDEO OUT (V) 0 -2 1.6 1.4 0.8 1.2 0 1 -0.8 0.8 1 GHz 2 GHz 6 GHz 10 GHz -6 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 14 GHz 18 GHz 20 GHz -10 0 10 0.4 -70 20 -60 -50 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 2 2.4 1.8 1.6 1.6 0.8 1.2 0 -2.4 0.6 -3.2 0.4 -70 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -20 -10 0 10 20 3.2 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -60 -50 1.8 1.6 1.6 0 1 -0.8 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -2.4 20 -3.2 0 10 20 2.4 1.6 1.4 0.8 1.2 0 1 -1.6 0.8 -2.4 0.6 -3.2 0.4 -70 INPUT POWER (dBm) 3.2 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -0.8 -1.6 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) 2.4 0.8 1.2 0.4 -70 2 ERROR (dB) 1.4 3.2 VIDEO OUT (V) ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 0.6 -1.6 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 10 GHz [1] 2 0.8 1.6 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [1] 1.6 2.4 -0.8 INPUT POWER (dBm) 1.8 11 -3.2 0 0.8 -30 20 1 -1.6 -40 10 1.2 -0.8 -50 0 0.8 0.8 -60 -10 1.4 1 0.4 -70 -20 ERROR (dB) 1.4 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) 3.2 VIDEO OUT (V) 2 0.6 -30 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 2 GHz [1] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 1 GHz [1] 1.6 -40 -2.4 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) 1.8 -1.6 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 0.6 SDLVAs - SMT -4 ERROR (dB) ERROR (dB) 1.6 2 2.4 -2.4 20 -3.2 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation [2] An average ideal line is used to calculate error curves. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 11 - 2 HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 14 GHz [1] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 18 GHz [1] 1.8 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 1.8 1.6 1.6 0.8 1.2 0 1 -0.8 0.8 11 2.4 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 0.6 0.4 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 3.2 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 0.8 1.2 0 1 -0.8 -1.6 0.8 -2.4 0.6 -3.2 0.4 -70 -60 -50 -40 2.4 1.6 1.6 0.8 1.2 0 VIDEO OUT (V) 2 1.8 1.4 0.6 -3.2 0.4 -70 -10 0 10 20 1.6 0 -2.4 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 2.4 1 -0.8 -1.6 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -2.4 20 -3.2 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Temperature [1] VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Bias Voltage [1] 1.8 1.8 +25C +85C -40C 1.7 -10 dBm -25 dBm 1.3 1.2 -10 dBm 1.6 1.5 1.4 3.15V 3.30V 3.45V 1.7 VIDEO OUT (V) 1.6 VIDEO OUT (V) -3.2 1.2 0.8 -20 20 0.8 -1.6 -30 10 1.4 -0.8 -40 0 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 0.8 -50 -10 3.2 1 -60 -20 1.5 -25 dBm 1.4 1.3 1.2 -40 dBm 1.1 -40 dBm 1.1 1 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 11 - 3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) 3.2 ERROR (dB) SDLVAs - SMT ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 0.4 -70 -30 -2.4 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 26 GHz [1] 2 0.6 -1.6 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 20 GHz [1] 1.6 1.6 1.4 INPUT POWER (dBm) 1.8 2.4 ERROR (dB) 1.4 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) 1.6 3.2 VIDEO OUT (V) 2 HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Rise Time for Various Frequencies @ 0 dBm [1] Fall Time for Various Frequencies @ 0 dBm [1] 1.8 1.8 2 GHz 10 GHz 18 GHz 1.6 VIDEO OUT (V) VIDEO OUT (V) 1.6 1.4 1.2 2 GHz 10 GHz 18 GHz 1.4 1.2 1 1 0.8 0.8 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 TIME (ns) 80 100 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency [1] 0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 11 SDLVAs - SMT TIME (ns) -10 -15 +25C +85C -40C -20 -25 -30 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 FREQUENCY (GHz) Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc +3.6V Enable +3.6V RF Input Power +15 dBm Junction Temperature 125 °C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C) Derate 12.63 mW/°C above 85 °C 0.51 W Thermal Resistance (Rth) (junction to package bottom) 79.2 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 11 - 4 HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Outline Drawing SDLVAs - SMT 11 NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1. Pin Descriptions Pin Number 11 - 5 Function Description 1 - 3, 6, 7, 10 - 13, 16, 18 - 20, 24 N/C The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 4, 5 RFINP, RFINN RF Input pins Connect RF to RFINP and AC couple RFINN to ground via 50 Ohm for single ended operation 8, 9 GND These pins and the exposed package bottom must be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. Interface Schematic For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 14, 15 VIDEO FB, VIDEO OUT Video out and feedback. Interface Schematic 17 EN Enable pin connected to Vcc1 or Vcc2 for normal operation. Total supply current reduced to less than 3mA when EN is set to 0V. 21 Vcc2 Bias Supply. Connect supply voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc2 with Vcc1. See application circuit. 22, 23 Vcc1 Bias Supply. Connect Supply Voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc2 with Vcc1. See application circuit. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] SDLVAs - SMT 11 11 - 6 HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Application Circuit SDLVAs - SMT 11 Note: Connect Vcc2 and Vcc1 together for Nominal operation. 11 - 7 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC913LC4B v02.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.6 - 20 GHz Evaluation PCB SDLVAs - SMT 11 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 120257 [1] Item Description J1 K-Type Connector J2 SMA Connector J3 - J5 DC Pins C1, C2 33 pF Capacitor, 0201 Pkg. C3, C4 10k pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 47 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C6, C7 4.7 µF Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R2, R3, R5 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R7 0 Ohm Resistor, 0201 Pkg. R8 49.9 Ohm Resistor, 0201 Pkg. U1 HMC913LC4B SDLVA PCB [2] 120255 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. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 11 - 8