HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 76 Typical Applications Features The HMC697LP4(E) is Ideal for: Very Low Noise Floor, -165 dBm/Hz • UMTS, GSM or CDMA Basestations Excellent Carrier & Sideband Suppression • Fixed Wireless or WLL Very High Linearity, +22 dBm OIP3 • ISM Transceivers, 900 & 2400 MHz High Output Power, +9 dBm Output P1dB • GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators High Modulation Accuracy • Cellular/3G and WiMAX/4G 24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC697LP4(E) is a low noise, high linearity Direct Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital modulation applications from 0.2 to 4.0 GHz including; Cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, 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. This device is optimized for a +5V supply, and offers improved carrier feedthrough and sideband suppression characteristics. Electrical Specifi cations, See Test Conditions on following page herein. Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units 450 - 960 1700 - 2200 2200 - 2700 3400 - 4000 MHz +8 +8 +8 +7 dBm Output Noise Floor -167 -165 -165 -165 dBm/Hz Output IP3 +23 +22 +22 +20 dBm Output P1dB Output Power 2 dBm Carrier Feedthrough (uncalibrated) 2 -38 4 1.5 -38 3.5 1 -40 3 0 -33 dBm Sideband Suppression (uncalibrated) 43 42 43 45 dBc LO Port Return Loss 12 15 14 8 dB RF Port Return Loss 25 17 15 16 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 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz Electrical Specifi cations, (continued) Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units 4000 MHz RF Output RF Frequency Range 200 RF Return Loss 15 dB LO Input 200 LO Input Power -6 LO Port Return Loss 0 4000 MHz +6 dBm 12 dB Baseband Input Port Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc) Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc) Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance DC Power Requirements +1.4 +1.5 +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 LOP Mounting Configuration Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough Refer to HMC697LP4E 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 - 77 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 10 10 5 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 -10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 30 -120 OUTPUT IP3 20 -130 OUTPUT P1dB 10 +25C +85C -40C 0 -10 -170 SET-UP NOISE FLOOR -30 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 -180 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency Over Temperature 0 -10 CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) 0 CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) -160 -20 4000 Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency Over Temperature +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -10 +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 0 500 1000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 3000 3500 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Sideband Suppression vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 0 -10 -5 +25C +85C -40C -20 RETURN LOSS (dB) SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT -150 NOISE FLOOR FREQUENCY (MHz) -30 -40 -50 -60 -10 -15 -20 LO RF -25 -30 -70 -35 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 FREQUENCY (MHz) [1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein. 10 - 78 -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) OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) Wideband Performance vs. Frequency Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz Offset vs. Frequency HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz OUTPUT POWER -15 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm 0 -30 -5 -45 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION -10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 -60 4000 30 -120 OUTPUT IP3 20 -130 OUTPUT P1dB 10 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm 0 -10 -160 -20 -170 SET-UP NOISE FLOOR -30 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 -180 4000 Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency Over LO Power 0 CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) 0 -10 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -10 -20 -6 dBm 0 dBm +6 dBm -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 0 500 1000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V -30 -5 -45 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION -10 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 -60 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & IOUTPUT P3 (dBm) -15 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) OUTPUT POWER 500 2500 3000 3500 4000 Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz vs. Offset Frequency Over Supply Voltage 0 0 2000 30 -120 IP3 20 -130 P1dB 10 -140 0 -150 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V -10 NOISE FLOOR -20 -160 -170 SET-UP NOISE FLOOR -30 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 3500 -180 4000 OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz) 10 0 1500 FREQUENCY (MHz) Wideband Performance vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage 5 10 FREQUENCY (MHz) Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1] vs. Frequency Over LO Power CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm) -150 NOISE FLOOR FREQUENCY (MHz) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) -140 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 5 SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 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 Wideband Performance vs. Frequency Over LO Power [1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein. 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 - 79 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz ACPR for W-CDMA @ 2140 MHz, 1 Carrier -60 ACPR (dBc) -65 -70 -75 10 -80 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT CARRIER OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 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 Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc1, Vcc2 0V to +6V LO Input Power +18 dBm Baseband Input Voltage (AC + DC) (Reference to GND) 0V to + 2.8V Junction Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (Derate 30 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.8 Watts Thermal Resistance (Rth) (junction to ground paddle) 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 Outline Drawing Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC697LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC697LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H697 XXXX [2] H697 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 10 - 80 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 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 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 DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms, output requires 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 Interface Schematic Supply voltage for the LO stage 88mA @ +5.0V. 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 Pin Number 1, 6, 7, 13, 15 10 - 81 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz Evaluation PCB MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 121965[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, Tantalum R1 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R2 49.9 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC697LP4 Modulator PCB [2] 121961 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 10 - 82 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 HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E v01.0309 SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz Application & Evaluation PCB Schematic 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 MODULATORS - DIRECT QUADRATURE - SMT 10 10 - 83