HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 24 Typical Applications Features The HMC497LP4(E) is ideal for: Very Low Noise Floor: -161 dBm/Hz • UMTS, GSM or CDMA Basestations Very High Linearity: +22 dBm OIP3 • Fixed Wireless or WLL High Output Power: +9 dBm Output P1dB • ISM Transceivers, 900 & 2400 MHz High Modulation Accuracy • GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators DC - 700 MHz Baseband Input Functional Diagram General Description The HMC497LP4(E) is a low noise high linearity Direct Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital modulation applications from 100 - 4000 MHz including; Cellular/3G, Broadband Wireless Access & ISM circuits. Housed in a compact 4x4 mm (LP4) SMT QFN package, the RFIC requires minimal external components & provides a low cost alternative to more complicated double upconversion architectures. The RF output port is single-ended and matched to 50 Ohms with no external components. The LO requires -6 to +6 dBm and can be driven in either differential or single-ended mode while the baseband inputs will support modulation inputs from DC - 700 MHz typical. This device is optimized for a supply voltage of +4.5V to +5.5V and consumes 170 mA @ +5V supply. Electrical Specifi cations, See Test Conditions on following page herein. Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF Typ. Max. Min. 450 - 960 Output P1dB Output Noise Floor Output IP3 +4 Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. 2200 - 2700 Typ. Max. 3400 - 4000 Units MHz +8 +8 +7 +6 dBm -161 -159 -157 -150 dBm/Hz +17 dBm +22 Output Power Typ. 1700 - 2200 +6 +22 +3 +5 +20 +2 +5 0 +3 dBm Carrier Feedthrough (uncalibrated) -38 -36 -32 -30 dBm Sideband Suppression (uncalibrated) 43 42 33 22 dBc LO Port Return Loss 25 15 14 13 dB RF Port Return Loss 11 20 17 11 dB 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 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Electrical Specifi cations, (continued) Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units 4000 MHz RF Output RF Frequency Range 100 RF Return Loss 15 dB LO Input 100 LO Input Power -6 LO Port Return Loss 0 4000 MHz +6 dBm 15 dB Baseband Input Port Baseband Port Bandwidth DC 3 dB Bandwidth with 50Ω source. Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc) Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc) Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance DC Power Requirements +1.4 +1.5 700 MHz +1.6 V Single-ended. 90 μA De-embed to the lead of the device. 4.5 pF See Test Conditions Below Supply Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2) +4.5 Supply Current (Icc1, Icc2) +5.0 +5.5 168 V mA Test Conditions: Unless Otherwise Specifi ed, the Following Test Conditions Were Used Parameter Condition Temperature +25 °C Baseband Input Frequency 200 kHz Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc) +1.5V Baseband Input AC Voltage (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q) 1.6V Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurement (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q) 800 mV per tone @ 150 & 250 kHz Frequency Offset for Output Noise Measurements 20 MHz Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2) +5.0V LO Input Power 0 dBm LO Input Mode Single-Ended through LON Mounting Configuration Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough Refer to HMC497LP4 Application Schematic Herein Uncalibrated Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated Test Results During the Uncalibrated Sideband and Carrier Suppression tests, care is taken to ensure that the I/Q signal paths from the Vector Signal Generator (VSG) to the Device Under Test (DUT) are equal. The “Uncalibrated, +25 °C” Sideband and Carrier Suppression plots were measured at room temperature, while the “Uncalibrated, over Temperature” Sideband and Carrier Suppression plots represent the worst case uncalibrated suppression levels measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C. The “Calibrated, + 25 °C” Sideband Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the I/Q amplitude balance and I/Q phase offset (skew) at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case calibrated Sideband Suppression levels at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C. The “Calibrated, +25 °C” Carrier Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the Ip/In & Qp/Qn DC offsets at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case Carrier Suppression levels measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C. 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 10 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT LO Frequency Range 10 - 25 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Wideband Performance vs. Frequency OUTPUT P1dB (dBm), OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 10 5 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 -10 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 30 -120 OUTPUT IP3 20 -130 OUTPUT P1dB 10 +25C +85C -40C 0 -160 NOISE FLOOR -20 0 400 10 0 -10 +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) SET-UP NOISE FLOOR -170 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency 10 -70 0 -10 -20 +25C +85C -40C -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 0 400 FREQUENCY (MHz) Sideband Suppression vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency 10 0 0 -5 -10 +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) RETURN LOSS (dB) SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT -150 -10 FREQUENCY (MHz) Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency RF LO -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -60 -70 -35 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) [1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein. 10 - 26 -140 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 OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @ 20 MHz (dBm/Hz) 10 Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz Offset vs. Frequency HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 5 -15 0 -30 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION -5 -45 -10 0 400 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) OUTPUT POWER -60 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 30 20 -130 OUTPUT P1dB 10 0 NOISE FLOOR -10 -160 -20 400 SET-UP NOISE FLOOR -170 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [2] vs. Frequency 10 CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) 10 0 -10 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 -10 -20 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 0 400 FREQUENCY (MHz) Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz vs. Offset Frequency Over Supply Voltage [1] 0 -10 -15 -20 -25 0 -30 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION -35 -40 -5 -45 -50 -55 -10 0 400 -60 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 30 -120 OUTPUT IP3 20 -130 OUTPUT P1dB 10 0 -140 -150 NOISE FLOOR -10 -160 MEASUREMENT NOISE FLOOR -20 0 400 -170 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (GHz) OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR (dBm/Hz) OUTPUT POWER 5 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) -5 OUTPUT P1dB (dBm), OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) 10 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Wideband Performance vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage [1] OUTPUT POWER (dBm) -140 -150 0 Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [2] vs. Frequency CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) -120 OUTPUT IP3 10 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 0 OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @ 20 MHz (dBm/Hz) 10 OUTPUT P1dB (dBm), OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz Offset vs. Frequency Over LO Power [3] Wideband Performance vs. Frequency Over LO Power [3] [1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein. [2] Supply voltage from +4.5 to +5.5V. [3] LO Power from -6 dBm to +6 dBm 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 10 - 27 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz ACPR & Output Noise for W-CDMA @ 2140 MHz Output Noise @ 20 MHz Offset vs. LO Power Over Temperature 2 Carrier ACPR ACPR (dBc) -65 -140 -70 1 Carrier ACPR -150 1 Carrier NF 2 Carrier NF -75 10 -80 -30 -27 -24 -21 -18 -160 -15 -12 -9 -6 -3 0 -170 -140 OUTPUT NOISE @20 MHz (dBm/Hz) -130 OUTPUT NOISE @ 20 MHz Offset (dBm/Hz) -60 -145 RF Power +5 dBm -150 T=+25C T=+85C T= -40C -155 -160 -165 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 LO POWER (dBm) Compression Characteristic @ 2140 MHz Power & Linearity @ 2140 MHz vs. Baseband Voltage 25 10 10 9 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) POWER (dBm) 0 2 TONES OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 3rd ORDER INTERMOD (dBm) -10 -20 -30 -40 OUTPUT IP3 8 20 7 15 6 5 10 OUTPUT POWER 4 OIP3 (dBm) 3 5 2 1 -50 0.8 0 0 0.9 1 2 0.8 0.9 INPUT BASEBAND VOLTAGE PER TONE (Vp-p diff) 1 2 INPUT BASEBAND VOLTAGE (Vp-p diff) Single Tone Single Tone EVM vs. LO Harmonic Level & Sideband Rejection for EDGE @ 900 MHz EVM vs. LO Harmonic Level & Sideband Rejection for EDGE @ 1900 MHz 2000 1200 1100 1800 SBR: -40 dBc 1000 2 rd 1600 EVM (m%rms) EVM (m%rms) MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT CARRIER OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 900 800 LO 2 nd Harmonic Level -30 dBc 700 -16 dBc LO 3 Harmonic Level -70 dBc 1400 -30 dBc SBR: -42 dBc 2 1200 1000 600 SBR: -48 dBc 500 800 2 SBR: -48 dBc 2 600 400 -70 -65 -60 -55 rd -50 -45 -40 LO 3 Harmonic Level (dBc) -35 -30 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 nd LO 2 Harmonic Level (dBc) Note 1: W-CDMA (Modulation Set-up for ACPR Mode); The Baseband I and Q input signals were generated using “Test Model 1 with 64 channels” settings in the Agilent E3844C. Note 2: The I/Q baseband amplitude and phase inputs were offset to achieve Sideband Rejection (SBR) levels. LO = +6 dBm, SSB Power = 0 dBm 10 - 28 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 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Absolute Maximum Ratings 0V to +6V LO Input Power +18 dBm Baseband Input Voltage (AC + DC) (Reference to GND) 0.0V to +2.8V Channel Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (Derate 30 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.8 Watts Thermal Resistance (Rth) (junction to lead) 34 °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 10 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 PCB LAND PATTERN. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC497LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC497LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H497 XXXX [2] H497 XXXX MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT Vcc1, Vcc2 [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 10 - 29 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Pin Descriptions MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 30 Pin Number Function Description 1,6, 7, 13, 15 N/C Not connected. 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23 GND These pins and the ground paddle should be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. 3, 4 LOP, LON LO inputs. Need DC decoupling capacitors. The ports could be driven single ended or differentially. 9, 10 QN, QP Q channel differential baseband input. These high impedance ports should be biased around 1.5V DC. Nominal recommended baseband input is around 1.6V pp differential. 16 RFOUT RF output. 50 Ohms. Needs DC blocking capacitor. 18 Vcc1 Supply voltage for the mixer and output stages 79mA @ +5.0V. 21, 22 IP, IN I channel differential baseband input. These high impedance ports should be at the same bias voltage (VbbDC) as Qn & Qp. 24 Vcc2 Supply voltage for the LO stage 88mA @ +5V. 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 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v04.1108 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108962 [1] Item Description J1 - J7 PC Mount SMA Connector J8, J9 DC Molex Connector C1 - C3 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4, C5 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C6, C7 4.7 uF, Case A, Tantulum U1 HMC497LP4 Modulator PCB [2] 108960 Eval Board 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. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [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 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 31 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v03.0307 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Application & Evaluation PCB Schematic MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 32 Characterization Set-up 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 HMC497LP4 / 497LP4E v03.0307 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT MODULATOR RFIC, 100 - 4000 MHz Notes: MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 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 10 - 33