HMC232LP4 v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC232LP4 is ideal for: • Telecom Infrastructure Isolation: 60 dB @ 3 GHz 52 dB @ 6 GHz • Microwave Radio & VSAT +27 dBm Input P1dB • Military Radios, Radar & ECM Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB Typical @ 6 GHz • Test Instrumentation Non-Reflective Design 4 x 4 x 1 mm QFN SMT Package General Description Functional Diagram The HMC232LP4 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 - SMT 14 Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System Parameter Frequency DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz Insertion Loss DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz Isolation 14 - 106 Min. 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 Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) DC - 12.0 GHz 3 6 ns ns For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC232LP4 v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz SUB-HARMONICALLY Isolation PUMPED MIXER 17 - 25 GHz 0 -10 -1 -20 ISOLATION (dB) -2 -3 -4 +25 C +85 C -40 C -5 RF1 RF2 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -6 -80 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) Return Loss 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point 0 30 INPUIT P1dB (dBm) RFC RF1, RF2 ON RF1, RF2 OFF -5 -10 -15 14 25 20 0.1 dB Compression Point 1 dB Compression Point 15 -20 -25 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 11 12 Input Third Order Intercept Point 60 13 55 INPUIT IP3 (dBm) RETURN LOSS (dB) 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) SWITCHES - SMT INSERTION LOSS (dB) GaAs MMIC Insertion Loss 50 45 40 +25 C +85 C -40 C 35 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 14 - 107 HMC232LP4 v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Control Voltages Truth Table Control Input State Bias Condition Low 0 to -0.2V @ 10 uA Max. High -5V @ 10 uA Typ. to -7V @ 45 uA Typ. (±0.5 Vdc) Absolute Maximum Ratings 14 RF Input Power (Vctl= -5V) (0.5 - 12 GHz) +30 dBm (@ +50 °C) Control Voltage Range (A & B) +1.0V to -7.5 Vdc Channel Temperature 150 °C Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to lead) 94 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Signal Path State A B RFC to RF1 RFC to RF2 High Low ON OFF Low High OFF ON Caution: Do not “Hot Switch” power levels greater than +27 dBm (Vctl = 0/-5 Vdc). SWITCHES - SMT Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. MATERIAL PACKAGE BODY: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 3. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: Sn/Pb SOLDER 4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 6. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 7. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 8. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 9. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN. 14 - 108 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC232LP4 v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Suggested Driver Circuit Pin Descriptions Function Description 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 N/C This pin should be connected to PCB RF ground to maximize isolation. 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: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 14 SWITCHES - SMT Pin Number 14 - 109 v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC232LP4 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Evaluation PCB SWITCHES - SMT 14 List of Material Item Description J1 - J3 PC Mount SMA RF Connector J4 - J6 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF, 0603 Pkg. U1 HMC232LP4 SPDT Switch PCB* 107602 Evaluation PCB 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 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. * Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 14 - 110 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com v02.0604 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC232LP4 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Notes: SWITCHES - SMT 14 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 14 - 111