HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 5 Typical Applications Features The HMC425LP3 / HMC425LP3E is ideal for: 0.5 dB LSB Steps to 31.5 dB • WLAN & Point-to-Multi-Point Single Control Line Per Bit • Fiber Optics & Broadband Telecom ± 0.5 dB Typical Bit Error • Microwave Radio & VSAT Single +5V Supply • Military 3x3 mm SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC425LP3 & HMC425LP3E are broadband 6-bit GaAs IC digital attenuators in low cost leadless surface mount packages. Covering 2.2 to 8.0 GHz, the insertion loss is less then 3.8 dB typical. The attenuator bit values are 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 dB for a total attenuation of 31.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent at ± 0.5 dB typical step error with an IIP3 of +40 dBm. Six control voltage inputs, toggled between 0 and +3 to +5V, are used to select each attenuation state. A single Vdd bias of +3 to +5V is required. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V (Unless Otherwise Noted) Frequency (GHz) Parameter Typ. Max. Units 3.8 4.3 dB dB Insertion Loss 2.2 - 6.0 GHz 6.0 - 8.0 GHz 3.5 3.8 Attenuation Range 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 31.5 dB Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States) 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 15 dB Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss) All States 2.2 - 8.0 GHz ± 0.5 + 5% of Atten. Setting Max. dB Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression Vdd = 5V Vdd = 3V 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 22 19 dBm dBm REF - 16.0 dB States 16.5 - 31.5 dB States 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 45 35 dBm dBm 160 180 ns ns Input Third Order Intercept Point (Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone) Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 5 - 116 Min. 2.2 - 8.0 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 HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz (Only Major States are Shown) 0 -2 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 0 -4 +25 C +85 C -40 C -6 -8 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB -10 -15 -20 -10 -25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 32 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) Normalized Attenuation Bit Error vs. Attenuation State (Only Major States are Shown) 2 -5 1 -10 BIT ERROR (dB) NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) 0 -15 -20 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB -25 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 0 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.5 GHz 8.0 GHz -1 -30 -2 -35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 4 8 12 16 20 24 ATTENUATION STATE (dB) FREQUENCY (GHz) Bit Error vs. Frequency Relative Phase vs. Frequency (Only Major States are Shown) (Only Major States are Shown) 80 2 1.5 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB RELATIVE PHASE (deg) 60 1 BIT ERROR (dB) ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 5 Return Loss RF1, RF2 Insertion Loss 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB -1.5 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 40 20 0 -20 -40 -2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 9 10 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 5 - 117 HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 5 Worst Case Step Error Between Successive Attenuation States Bias Voltage & Current STEP ERROR (dB) ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 1.2 Vdd Range = 3.0 to +5.0 Vdc 0.8 Vdd (VDC) Idd (Typ.) (μA) 0.4 +3.0 10 +5.0 30 0 -0.4 Control Voltage -0.8 State Bias Condition Low 0 to 0.2V @ 10 uA Typ. High Vdd ± 0.2V @ 5 uA Typ. -1.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) Note: Vdd = +3V to +5V Truth Table Control Voltage Input Attenuation State RF1 - RF2 V1 16 dB V2 8 dB V3 4 dB V4 2 dB V5 1 dB V6 0.5 dB High High High High High High Reference I.L. 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 High High Low High High High 4 dB High Low High High High High 8 dB Low High High High High High 16 dB Low Low Low Low Low Low 31.5 dB Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected. 5 - 118 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 HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz 5 Control Voltage (V1 to V6) Vdd +0.5 Vdc Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7.0 Vdc Staorage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C RF Input Power (2.4 - 8.0 GHz) +30 dBm ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 MSL Rating HMC425LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC425LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] 425 XXXX [2] 425 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 5 - 119 HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 5 5 - 120 Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 3, 10, 12 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF ground. 2, 11 RFIN, RFOUT This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking capacitors are required. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 V1 - V6 See truth table and control voltage table. 13, 14, 16 N/C This pin should be connected to PCB RF ground to maximize performance. 15 Vdd Supply Voltage. Interface Schematic 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 HMC425LP3 / 425LP3E v03.0409 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 2.2 - 8.0 GHz * R1 - R6 = 100 Ohm. These resistors are optional and may be used to enhance decoupling of the RF path from the control inputs. ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 5 Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105408 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 8 Pin DC Connector C1 0.01 μF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C2, C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. R1 - R6 100 Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg. U1 HMC425LP3 / HMC425LP3E Digital Attenuator PCB [2] 105260 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB The circuit board used in the final 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. [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 5 - 121