HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz ATTENUATORS - SMT 5 Typical Applications Features The HMC603QS16 / HMC603QS16E is ideal for: 0.5 dB LSB Steps to 15.5 dB • Cellular/3G Infrastructure Single Positive Control Per Bit • ISM, MMDS ± 0.15 dB Typical Bit Error • WLAN, WiMAX, & WiBro High Input IP3: +50 dBm QSOP16 SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC603QS16 & HMC603QS16E are general purpose broadband 5-bit positive control GaAs IC digital attenuators in 16 lead QSOP surface mount plastic packages. Covering 0.7 to 3.8 GHz, the insertion loss is less than 1.9 dB typical. The attenuator bit values are 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4 and 8 dB for a total attenuation of 15.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent at ± 0.15 dB typical with an IIP3 of +50 dBm. Five bit control voltage inputs, toggled between 0 and +3 to +5V, are used to select each attenuation state at less than 1 uA each. A single Vdd bias of +3 to +5V applied through an external 5K Ohm resistor is required. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd= +3V to +5V & Vctl= 0/Vdd (Unless Otherwise Stated) Parameter Frequency (GHz) 0.7 - 1.4 GHz 1.4 - 2.3 GHz 2.3 - 3.0 GHz 3.0 - 3.8 GHz Insertion Loss Attenuation Range Max. Units 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.6 1.6 1.9 2.2 3.0 dB dB dB dB dB 0.7 - 1.4 GHz 1.4 - 3.0 GHz 3.0 - 3.8 GHz 18 20 15 dB dB dB All States 0.7 -2.2 GHz 2.2 - 3.8 GHz ± (0.2 + 2% of Atten. Setting) Max. ± (0.3 + 3% of Atten. Setting) Max. dB dB Vdd = 5V Vdd = 3V 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 29 28 dBm dBm REF - 2 dB States 2.5 - 15.5 dB States 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 53 48 dBm dBm 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 1.6 1.6 µs µs Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss) Input Third Order Intercept Point (Two-tone Input Power = 0 dBm Each Tone) Typical 15.5 Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States) Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression Min. Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 5 - 196 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 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 5 Return Loss RF1, RF2 (Only Major States are Shown) Insertion Loss -0.5 -5 -1 -10 -1.5 -2 -2.5 -3 -4 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 I.L 2 dB 15.5 dB 4 dB -20 -25 -30 +25 C +85 C -40 C -3.5 8 dB -15 -35 3 3.5 0.5 dB -40 0.5 4 1 dB 1 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) Normalized Attenuation Bit Error vs. Attenuation State 0 0.5 -2 0.4 -4 0.3 BIT ERROR (dB) NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) (Only Major States are Shown) -6 -8 -10 -12 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 0.2 0.1 0 -0.1 -14 -16 -0.2 -18 0.5 -0.3 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0.9 GHz 2 3.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 1.9 GHz 6.5 8 9.5 11 12.5 Relative Phase vs. Frequency (Only Major States are Shown) (Only Major States are Shown) 15.5 40 RELATIVE PHASE (deg) 0.6 0.3 BIT ERROR (dB) 14 ATTENUATION STATE (dB) Bit Error vs. Frequency 4 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB 0 -0.3 2 dB 15.5 dB -0.6 0.5 ATTENUATORS - SMT 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 0 1 1.5 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15.5 dB 20 8 dB 4 dB 0 -20 0.5, 1, 2 dB 8 dB 3 3.5 4 -40 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 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 - 197 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 5 Truth Table Worst Case Step Error Control Voltage Input V1 8 dB V2 4 dB V3 2 dB V4 1 dB V5 0.5 dB Attenuation Setting RF1 - RF2 0.2 High High High High High Reference I.L. 0.1 High High High High Low 0.5 dB High High High Low High 1 dB -0.2 High High Low High High 2 dB -0.3 High Low High High High 4 dB Low High High High High 8 dB Low Low Low Low Low 15.5 dB Max. Atten. 0.5 0.4 STEP ERROR (dB) ATTENUATORS - SMT 0.6 0.3 0 -0.1 -0.4 -0.5 -0.6 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected. FREQUENCY (GHz) Bias Voltage & Current Control & Bias Voltages Vdd = +5.0 Vdc ± 10% Vdd (VDC) State Idd (Typ.) (µA) +3.0 4.0 +5.0 5.0 Bias Condition Low 0 to +0.2V @ 1.0 µA Max. High Vdd ± 0.2V @ 0.5 µA Max. Note: Vdd = +3V to +5V ± 0.2V 0.00.20.2 Application Circuit Note: DC Blocking Capacitors C1 & C2 are required on RF1 & RF2. Choose C1 = C2 = 100 ~ 300 pF to allow lowest customer specifi c frequency to pass with minimal loss. R1= 5K Ohm is required to supply voltage to the circuit through either Pin 9 or Pin 16. 5 - 198 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 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz RF Input Power (0.7 - 3.8 GHz) +30 dBm Control Voltage (V1 - V5) Vdd + 0.5 Vdc Bias Voltage (Vdd) +8.0 Vdc Channel Temperature 150 °C Thermal Resistance 174 °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 Outline Drawing ATTENUATORS - SMT 5 Absolute Maximum Ratings NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC603QS16 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC603QS16E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [1] HMC603 XXXX [2] HMC603 XXXX [3] [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 - 199 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz ATTENUATORS - SMT 5 5 - 200 Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 8, 10 - 15 GND These pins must be DC grounded. 3-7 V1 - V5 See truth table and control voltage table. 9 RF2 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. A blocking capacitor is required. 16 RF1 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. A blocking capacitor is required. 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 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E v01.1006 0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz 5 ATTENUATORS - SMT Evaluation Circuit Board * R2 - R6= 100 Ohm. These resistors are optional and may be used to enhance decoupling of the RF path from the control inputs. List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104976 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 - J11 DC Pin R1 5k Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R2 - R6 100 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. C1 - C2 0402 Chip Capacitor, Select Value for Lowest Frequency U1 HMC603QS16 / HMC603QS16E Digital Attenuators PCB [2] 104931 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 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 5 - 201