HITTITE HMC926LP5E

HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC926LP5E is ideal for:
Gain Control Range (in 0.5 dB Steps):
• Cellular Infrastructure
• WiBro, WiMAX and LTE/4G
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
High Output IP3: +45 dBm
• Test Equipment and Sensors
Noise Figure: 4.4 dB
• IF & RF Applications
Convenient Serial Control Interface
@ 900 MHz, +6.5 to +38 dB
@ 1900 MHz, +1 to +32.5 dB
@ 2600 MHz, -4 to +27.5 dB
±0.25 dB Typical Step Error
32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC926LP5E is a digitally controlled variable
gain amplifier which operates from 700 MHz to 2700
MHz, and can be programmed to provide between
+6.5 dB to +38 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps at 900
MHz. Gain control range is from +1 dB to +32.5 dB at
1900 MHz and from -4 dB to +27.5 dB at 2600 MHz.
The HMC926LP5E delivers noise figure of 4.4 dB in
its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +45
dBm. The HMC926LP5E features a serial only gain
control interface, a user selectable power up state,
and a serial output for cascading other Hittite serially
controlled components.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vs = +5V
Parameter
900 MHz Tune [1]
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain (Maximum Gain State)
Typ.
1900 MHz Tune [2]
Max.
Min.
0.7 - 1.2
36
Gain Control Range
Typ.
Max.
2600 MHz Tune [3]
Min.
1.8 - 2.4
38
30
32.5
25.5
Typ.
Max.
Units
2.3 - 2.7
GHz
27.5
dB
31.5
31.5
31.5
dB
Input Return Loss
16
19
13
dB
Output Return Loss
13
10
13
dB
± (0.4 + 5% of
Attenuation Setting)
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting)
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting)
dB
Attenuation Accuracy:
(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
21
24
25
dBm
40
45
dBm
4.4
4.8
4.9
dB
-
-
400 /
150
ns
Output Third Order Intercept Point
(Pout = 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
45
Noise Figure
Switching Characteristics
tON (50% CTL to 90% RF) /
tOFF (50% CTL to 10% RF)
Total Current
162
218
22
262
162
25
218
22
262
162
218
262
mA
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[2] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 1900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[3] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 2600 MHz, with maximum gain state.
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]
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune [1]
Normalized Attenuation
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
(Only Major States are Shown)
44
40
GAIN (dB)
36
32
28
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
24
20
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-24
-28
-32
0.7
1.5
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
0.8
0.9
1
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-5
0 dB
-25
1.5
1.1
1.2
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.5
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.7
1.5
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
1.5
31.5 dB
1.5
1.25
16 dB
1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz
1
0.5
BIT ERROR (dB)
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
1.4
0
-5
-30
0.7
1.3
0.9 GHz, 1 GHz
0.75
8 dB
0
-0.5
0.5
0.7 GHz
0.25
-1
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-1.5
-2
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
0.8 GHz
0
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0.7 GHz
0.8 GHz
0.9 GHz
-0.25
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-0.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
1.0 GHz
1.1 GHz
1.2 GHz
24
28
32
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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]
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NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
0
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HMC926LP5E
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VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune [1]
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
24
1
16
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
8
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0
-8
-16
12 - 3
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
8 dB
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
16 dB
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
12
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
0.4
-1
0.7
1.5
12
8
6
4
2
0
0.7
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
-0.8
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2]
8
6
4
2
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.4
0
0.7
1.5
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.4
1.5
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
30
30
25
P1dB (dBm)
25
P1dB (dBm)
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0.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-0.6
16 dB
31.5 dB
-24
0.7
4 dB, 8 dB
0.6
STEP ERROR (dB)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
0.8
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
15
10
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
15
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
1.3
1.4
1.5
0
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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]
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune [1]
Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
50
50
45
45
40
40
35
30
20
0.7
30
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
25
0.8
0.9
35
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
25
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
20
0.7
1.5
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
50
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
45
IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
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]
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IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3]
12 - 4
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
1900 MHz Tune [1]
Normalized Attenuation
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
(Only Major States are Shown)
44
40
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
36
GAIN (dB)
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
0
32
28
24
20
1.7
12 - 5
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
-8
-12
-16
-20
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-24
-32
1.7
2.5
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
-28
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
2.4
2.5
-10
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
2.3
0
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-5
0 dB
-15
-20
-25
-30
1.7
2.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-15
-20
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-25
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
-30
1.7
2.5
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
1.5
31.5 dB
1.5
1
1.25
0.5
1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
1
8 dB,16 dB
BIT ERROR (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
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1.8
-4
0.75
4 dB
0
-0.5
0.5
2.3 GHz
0.25
-1
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-1.5
-2
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
0
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
2.2
2.3
2.4 GHz
1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.1 GHz
-0.25
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-0.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
24
28
32
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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]
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
1900 MHz Tune [1]
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
1
0.8
8
16 dB
0
-8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-16
8 dB
0.6
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0.4
2 dB, 4 dB
0.2
0
-0.2
16 dB
-0.4
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-0.6
-0.8
-24
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.4
-1
1.7
2.5
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2]
2
2.1
2.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.4
2.5
12
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
1.9
Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
12
8
6
4
2
0
1.7
1.8
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
8
6
4
2
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.4
0
1.7
2.5
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.4
2.5
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 1900 MHz
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
30
30
25
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
25
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
15
10
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
20
15
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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]
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31.5 dB
16
STEP ERROR (dB)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
24
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HMC926LP5E
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VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
1900 MHz Tune [1]
Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
50
50
45
45
40
40
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3]
35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
30
30
25
12 - 7
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
25
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
20
1.7
2.5
1.8
1.9
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 1900 MHz
45
40
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
35
IP3 (dBm)
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12
20
1.7
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
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]
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
2600 MHz Tune [1]
Normalized Attenuation
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
(Only Major States are Shown)
44
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
36
32
28
24
20
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-24
-28
-32
2.1
2.8
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-5
0 dB
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
-10
8 dB - 31.5 dB
-15
-20
-25
2.7
2.8
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
-10
-15
-20
-25
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
-30
2.1
2.8
Bit Error vs. Frequency
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
1.5
31.5 dB
1.5
1
1.25
0.5
2.3 GHz - 2.6 GHz
1
8 dB,16 dB
BIT ERROR (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
2.8
0
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-5
-30
2.1
2.7
0.75
4 dB
0
-0.5
2.7 GHz
0.5
0.25
-1
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-1.5
-2
2.1
2.2
2.3
0
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.5 GHz
-0.25
2.7
2.8
-0.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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]
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40
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
0
12 - 8
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
2600 MHz Tune [1]
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
1
0.8
31.5 dB
16
8 dB
0.6
STEP ERROR (dB)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
24
16 dB
8
0
-8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-16
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0.4
4 dB
0
-0.2
-0.4
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
-0.6
-0.8
-24
2.1
12 - 9
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
-1
2.1
2.8
2.2
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2]
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
2.7
2.8
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16 dB
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2.1
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
12
8
6
4
2
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
0
2.1
2.8
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
2.8
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 2600 MHz
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
30
30
25
25
20
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
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12
2.2
2 dB
0.2
20
10
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
15
15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0
2.7
2.8
-5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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2600 MHz Tune [1]
Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
50
50
45
45
40
40
35
30
20
2.1
30
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
25
2.2
2.3
35
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
25
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
20
2.1
2.8
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
2.8
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 2600 MHz
50
45
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
40
IP3 (dBm)
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
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IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3]
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Serial Control Interface
The HMC926LP5E contains a 3-wire SPI compatible digital interface (SERIN, CLK, LE). It is activated when P/S
is kept high. The 6-bit serial word must be loaded MSB first. The positive-edge sensitive CLK and LE requires
clean transitions. Standard logic families work well. If mechanical switches were used, sufficient debouncing should
be provided. When LE is high, 6-bit data in the serial input register is transferred to the attenuator. When LE is high
CLK is masked to prevent data transition during output loading.
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Parameter
Typ.
Min. serial period, tSCK
100 ns
Control set-up time, tCS
20 ns
Control hold-time, tCH
20 ns
LE setup-time, tLN
10 ns
Min. LE pulse width, tLEW
10 ns
Min LE pulse spacing, tLES
630 ns
Serial clock hold-time from LE, tCKN
10 ns
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PUP Truth Table
If LE is set to logic LOW at power-up, the logic state
of PUP1 and PUP2 determines the power-up state of
the part per PUP truth table. The DVGA latches in the
desired power-up state approximately 200 ms after
power-up.
Power-On Sequence
The ideal power-up sequence is: GND, Vs, digital
inputs, RF inputs. The relative order of the digital
inputs are not important as long as they are powered
after Vs / GND
LE
PUP1
PUP2
Gain Relative to Maximum
Gain
0
0
0
-31.5 dB
0
1
0
-24 dB
0
0
1
-16 dB
0
1
1
Insertion Loss
Control Voltage Table
State
Vdd = +5V
Low
0 to 0.8V @ <1 µA
High
2 to 5V @ <1 µA
Typical Supply Current vs. Vs
Truth Table
D5
D4
Control Voltage Input
D3
D2
D1
D0
Reference
Insertion
Loss
High
High
High
High
High
High
0 dB
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
Vs (V)
Total Is (mA)
4.5
153
5.0
218
5.5
288
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above.
Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation
approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Voltage (Vdd)
5.5 V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
(Vdd = +5 Vdc)
+10 dBm up to 1 GHz
+8 dBm from 1 - 2.7 GHz
Digital I/O
(Latch Enable, Clock, Serial Input,
Serial Output, P/S, PUP1-2)
-0.5 to Vdd +0.5V
Junction / Channel Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 26 mW/°C above 85 °C)
1.354 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction / channel to ground paddle)
48 °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
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Outline Drawing
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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
HMC926LP5E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking [1]
H926
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
1 - 3, 5, 8, 13, 14,
16, 17, 23 - 25, 27,
28, 30 - 32
GND
These pins and package bottom must be
connected to RF/DC ground.
4
RFI1
29
RFO2
9
RFIN
This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
6
RFO1
RF output and DC Bias (Vcc) for the output stage.
7
N/C
The pin is not connected internally; however, all data shown
herein was measured with this pin connected to RF/DC
ground externally.
10
SEROUT
Serial input data delayed by 6 clock cycles.
12, 11
PUP1, PUP2
See PUP truth table, control voltage table.
15
Vdd
Supply voltage
18
P/S
19
CLK
20
SERIN
21
LE
26
RFI2
This pin is DC coupled.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
22
RFOUT
RF output and DC Bias input for the amplifier.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
Interface Schematic
Input and output of the 6-bit digital attenuator (6-Bit DAT).
These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required. Select value based
on lowest frequency of operation.
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See truth table, control voltage
table and timing diagram.
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Evaluation PCB - 900 MHz
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 131836 [1]
Item
Description
Item
Description
J1 - J4
Johnson SMA Connector
L7
3.9 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
J5
2 mm Vertical Molex 18 pos Connector
R3
1.8 Ω Resistor, 1206 Pkg.
J6
2 mm Vertical Molex 4 pos Connector
U1
HMC926LP5E DVGA
PCB [2]
130533 Evaluation PCB
C1, C2, C4, C11,
C13, C16
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5
6.8 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C8
10 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C12
1.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C14, C17
1 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C15, C18
2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C19
4.7 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.
L2, L6
18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L4
1.8 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L5
1.2 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Roger 4350
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.
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Application Circuit - 900 MHz
Note: The HMC926LP5E requires interconnection traces with matching components from RFO1 pin to RFI1 pin, and from RFO2 pin to RFI2 pin.
The proper component network (L2, C2, C4, C5, L4, L5, C8, L6, L7, C11 and C12) for 900MHz applications is provided in this schematic. The
performance of the HMC926LP5E would be sensitive to the placement of these components and variations in the component values. For best
performance use the identical component placement with same length transmission lines as shown in the Evaluation PCB – 900MHz. Contact to
factory if assistance is required on component placement and selection.
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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Evaluation PCB - 1900 & 2600 MHz
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB [1]
Item
Description
Item
Description
J1-J4
Johnson SMA Connector
U1
HMC926LP5E DVGA
J5
2 mm Vertical Molex 18 pos Connector
PCB [3]
130533 Evaluation PCB
J6
2 mm Vertical Molex 4 pos Connector
C1
3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C4, C9, C13, C16
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3
0.6 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
[2] Please refer to “Components for Selected Frequency Tune”
table for values
C6, C10
1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
[3] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Roger 4350
C7 [2]
Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C14, C17
1 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C15, C18
2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C19
4.7 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.
L1
4.7 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2
2.0 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L3 [2]
Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L6
2.7 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
R1-R2
0 Ω Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R3
1.8 Ω Resistor, 1206 Pkg.
[1] When requesting an evaluation board, please reference the
appropriate evaluation PCB number listed in the table “Components for Selected Frequency Tune”
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.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected]
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Application Circuit - 1900 & 2600 MHz
Components for Selected Frequency Tune
Tune Option
Evaluation PCB Number
L3
C7
1900 MHz
131838
2.7 nH
3.9 pF
2600 MHz
131839
3.3 nH
2.7 pF
Note: The HMC926LP5E requires interconnection traces with matching components from RFO1 pin to RFI1 pin, and from RFO2 pin to RFI2 pin.
The proper component network (L2, C2, C3, C4, L3, C6, C7, L6, C9, and C10) for 1900 & 2600 MHz applications is provided in this schematic.
The performance of the HMC926LP5E would be sensitive to the placement of these components and variations in the component values. For best
performance use the identical component placement with same length transmission lines as shown in the Evaluation PCB – 1900 & 2600 MHz.
Contact to factory if assistance is required on component placement and selection.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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