HMC336MS8G v01.1202 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6.0 GHz Typical Applications Features This switch is suitable for usage in DC - 6.0 GHz 50-Ohm or 75-Ohm systems: Broadband Performance: DC - 6.0 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 Functional Diagram The HMC336MS8G is a broadband non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switch in a low cost 8 lead MSOP8G surface mount package with an exposed ground paddle. Covering DC to 6.0 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. 14 SWITCHES - SMT General Description Electrical Specifications, 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 Return Loss “On State” DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz 9 6 12 9 dB dB 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. 14 - 176 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 HMC336MS8G v01.1202 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY Isolation PUMPED Insertion Loss vs. Temperature 0 MIXER 17 - 25 GHz 0 -10 RF1 RF2 -20 ISOLATION (dB) -2 -3 +25 C -40 C +85 C -4 -30 -40 -50 -60 -5 -70 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) Return Loss 5 6 7 8 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point 14 30 INPUT COMPRESSION POINT (dBm) 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 RFC RF1,2 ON RF1,2 OFF -30 -35 29 0.1 dB Compression Point 1 dB Compression Point 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Third Order Intercept Point INPUT THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm) RETURN LOSS (dB) 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 60 55 6 7 SWITCHES - SMT INSERTION LOSS (dB) -1 +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: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 14 - 177 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC336MS8G v01.1202 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Truth Table Control Input 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 Signal Path State A B RFCOM to: Low High RF1 High Low RF2 Note: DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC and RF1, 2. Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency. Control Voltages Bias Voltage & Current Vdd (Vdc) Idd (Typ.) (µA) Idd (Max.) (µA) +5.0 35 100 State Bias Condition Low 0 to 0.2 Vdc @ 35 µA Typical High +5 Vdc @ 10 µA Typical SWITCHES - SMT 14 14 - 178 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 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC336MS8G v01.1202 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED. 2. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 14 3. LEADFRAME PLATING: Sn/Pb SOLDER 5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 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. 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 SWITCHES - SMT 4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 14 - 179 v01.1202 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC336MS8G GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz Evaluation PCB SWITCHES - SMT 14 List of Material Item Description J1 - J3 PC 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 SPDT Switch PCB* 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. * Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 14 - 180 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 MICROWAVE CORPORATION v01.1202 HMC336MS8G GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC - 6.0 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 - 181