HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Power Detectors - CHIP 5 Typical Applications Features The HMC813LC4B is ideal for: High Logging Range: 55 dB • EW, ELINT & IFM Receivers Frequency Flatness: ±1.5 dB • DF Radar Systems Saturated Output Power: -7 dBm • ECM Systems Fast Rise/Fall Times: 5/10 ns • Broadband Test & Measurement Single Positive Supply: +3.3V • Power Measurement & Control Circuits ESD Sensitivity (HBM): Class 1A • Military & Space Applications 24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm² Functional Diagram General Description The HMC813LC4B is a Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) with a limited RF output which operates from 1 to 20 GHz. The HMC813LC4B provides a logging range of 55 dB. This device offers typical fast rise/fall times of 5/10 ns. The HMC813LC4B log video output slope is typically 15 mV/dB. Maximum recovery times are less than 15 ns. Ideal for high speed channelized receiver applications, the HMC813LC4B operates from a single +3.3 V supply, and consumes only 153 mA. The HMC813LC4B is available in a highly compact 4x4 mm SMT ceramic package and is ideal for high speed channelized receiver applications. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, Vcc1 = Vcc2 = Vcc3 = 3.3V [1] Parameter Conditions Input Frequency Range Frequency Flatness (Video out) Typ. Units 1 - 20 GHz Pin= -25 dBm ±1.5 dB Pin= -40 dBm to +0 dBm ±1 dB -55 to +85° C, Pin= -20 dBm ±0.5 dB Minimum Logging Range to ±3 dB error @ 18 GHz -53 dBm Maximum Logging Range to ±3 dB error @ 18 GHz 7 dBm -7 dBm Log Linearity Log Linearity over Temperature Saturated Output Power, Psat Saturated Output Power Flatness ±1.5 dB 8 dB RF Output Return Loss 18 dB Log Video Minimum Output Voltage 0.9 V RF Input Return Loss Log Video Maximum Output Voltage 1.73 V Log Video Output Rise Time Pin = 0 dBm, 10% to 90% 5 ns Log Video Output Fall Time Pin = 0 dBm, 90% to 10% 10 ns [1] Electrical specifications and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 5-1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Electrical Specifications, (continued) [1] Parameter Conditions Typ. Units -40 dBm to 0 dBm 15 ns 15 mV/dB @ 10 GHz 10 µV/dB°C Log Video Propagation Delay 15 ns Supply Current (Idc) 153 mA Log Video Recovery Time Log Video Output Slope Log Video Output Slope Variation over Temperature [1] Electrical specifications and performance plots are given for single-ended operation Error Flatness vs. Input Power Over Frequency [1] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 1 GHz [1] 4 2 0 -1 2 1 1.5 0 -1 1 ERROR (dB) 1 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C VIDEO OUT (V) 3 ERROR (dB) 3 2 1GHz 2GHz 6GHz 10GHz 14GHz 18GHz 20GHz 22GHz 26GHz -2 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -3 -4 -60 -3 0.5 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -60 -50 -40 INPUT POWER (dBm) 3 10 3 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 1 1.5 0 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -2 -3 0.5 -10 2 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -2 -3 0.5 -60 ERROR (dB) 0 VIDEO OUT (V) 1 -20 0 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 2 1.5 -30 -10 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -40 -20 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [1] 2 -50 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 2 GHz [1] -60 -2 power detectors - CHIP 5 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 5-2 HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 10 GHz [1] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 14 GHz [1] 3 2 -1 1 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -3 -50 1 1.5 -2 0.5 -60 0 -60 -50 -40 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C VIDEO OUT (V) 0 3 1 1.5 0 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -3 -10 0 -60 -3 -50 -40 3 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -10 0 10 3 2 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 1 1.5 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 1 1.5 0 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -2 -3 0.5 -10 2 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -3 0.5 -60 -2 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 5-3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] ERROR (dB) 0 VIDEO OUT (V) 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) -20 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 26 GHz [1] 2 -20 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 22 GHz [1] -30 -2 0.5 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -40 2 -2 0.5 -50 10 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) 1 1.5 -60 0 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 2 -20 -10 2 ERROR (dB) Power Detectors - CHIP 3 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C -30 -20 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 20 GHz [1] 2 -40 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT vs. Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 18 GHz [1] -50 -2 -3 0.5 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -60 2 ERROR (dB) 0 VIDEO OUT (V) 1 1.5 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C 5 Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) Ideal Video Out +25C Video Out +85C Video Out -40C 3 2 HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Saturated RF Output Power vs. Frequency Over Temperature @ Pin = -10 dBm [1] VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Temperature [1] 0 1.7 -10 dBm 1.4 1.3 -25 dBm 1.2 1.1 -40 dBm -5 -10 -15 +25C +85C -40C -20 1 0.9 0 5 10 15 20 25 -25 30 0 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) PHASE DELTA FROM 0 dBm (degrees) RF OUTPUT POWER (dBm) -5 -10 -15 2GHz 10GHz 20GHz -25 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -20 -30 -10 dBm -20 dBm -30 dBm -40 dBm -50 dBm -60 dBm -40 -50 0 5 -20 -30 -10 dBm -20 dBm -30 dBm -40 dBm -50 dBm -60 dBm 5 10 15 20 15 20 25 30 Phase Linearity over Frequency @ -40 C Temperature [1] PHASE DELTA FROM 0 dBm (degrees) PHASE DELTA FROM 0 dBm (degrees) -10 0 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 -60 30 -10 -60 10 Phase Linearity over Frequency @ 85 C Temperature [1] -50 25 0 INPUT POWER (dBm) -40 20 Phase Linearity over Frequency @ 25 C Temperature [1] 0 -30 -50 15 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) RF Output Power vs. Input Power Over Frequency [1] -20 10 25 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) power detectors - CHIP VIDEO OUT (V) 1.5 RF OUTPUT POWER (dBm) +25C +85C -40C 1.6 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -10 dBm -20 dBm -30 dBm -40 dBm -50 dBm -60 dBm -50 -60 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 5-4 HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz 5 Fall Time for Various Frequencies @ Pin = 0 dBm [1] 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 VIDEO OUT (V) VIDEO OUT (V) Rise Time for Various Frequencies @ Pin = 0 dBm [1] 1.4 1.2 2 GHz 10 GHz 20 GHz 1 0.8 0 20 40 60 80 2 GHz 10 GHz 20 GHz 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 100 0 20 40 80 100 Return Loss vs. Frequency Over Temperature [1] 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) Power Detectors - CHIP 60 TIME (ns) TIME (ns) -10 RF INPUT -15 RF OUTPUT -20 -25 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 5-5 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings +3.6V ENBL +3.6V RF Input Power +15 dBm Channel Temperature 125 °C Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C) Derate 12.63 mW/°C above 85°C 0.51 W Thermal Resistance (Channel to die bottom) 79.20 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5 power detectors - CHIP Vcc1, Vcc2, Vcc3, Vcc4 Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 5-6 HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Pin Descriptions Power Detectors - CHIP 5 5-7 Pin Number Function Description 1-3, 6-9, 11-13, 19, 24 N/C The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 4, 5 RFINP, RFINN RF Input pins. Connect RF to RFINP, and AC couple RFINN to ground via 50 Ohm for single ended operation. 10 VIDEO OUT Video Out 14, 15 RFOUTN, RFOUTP RF Output pins. Connect RF to RFOUTP, and AC couple RFOUTN to ground via 50 Ohm for single ended operation 16, 18 GND These pins and the exposed package bottom must be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. Interface Schematic For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Pad Descriptions (Continued) Pin Number Function Description 17 EN Enable pin, connected to supply voltage for normal operation. Total supply current reduced to less than 3mA when EN is set to 0V. Interface Schematic 20 VCC3 Bias supply. Connect supply voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. See application circuit. 22, 23 VCC1 21 VCC2 Bias supply. Connect supply voltage to this pin with appropriate filtering. See application circuit. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] power detectors - CHIP 5 5-8 HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Application Circuit Power Detectors - CHIP 5 *C1, C2 and C4 are ultra-wideband capacitors. 5-9 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC813LC4B v00.1210 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA) w/LIMITED RF OUTPUT, 1 - 20 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 131679 [1] Item Description J1, J2 K-Type Connector J3 SMA Connector J4 - J6 DC Pins C1, C2, C4 100 nF Ultra-Wideband Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. ATC ATC545L104KW16T C5 - C9 10 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C10 4.7 µF Tantalum Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R2 10 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R3 1k Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R5, R7 49.9 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R8 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC813LC4B SDLVA power detectors - CHIP 5 The circuit board used in the 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 or Arlon 25 FR For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 5 - 10