HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E v02.0705 ATTENUATORS - SMT 6 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC210MS8 / HMC210MS8E is ideal for: Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +2.5V • Base Station Infrastructure High Attenuation Range: >50 dB @ 1.9 GHz • Portable Wireless High Input IP3: +15 dBm Typical (All Attenuation States) • MMDS Ultra Small Package: MSOP Functional Diagram General Description The HMC210MS8 & HMC210MS8E are miniature absorptive voltage variable attenuators in 8-lead MSOP packages. The device operates with a positive supply voltage (+2.5V), and a positive control voltage. A unique feature is the high third order intercept point for all attenuation states. Operation up to 2.3 GHz is possible with a reduced attenuation range of 31 dB. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +2.5 Vdc, 50 Ohm System Parameter Insertion Loss (VCTL = 0 V Min. Atten.) Attenuation Range (VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V) 1.8 - 2.0 GHz 1.7 - 2.1 GHz 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Return Loss (VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V) Min. Max. Units 3.3 3.4 5.0 4.9 5.5 7.5 dB dB dB dB dB dB 1.5 - 2.0 GHz 2.0 - 2.3 GHz 9 6 dB dB Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression (f = 1.9 GHz) Min Atten. Atten. >2.0 15 -5 dBm dBm Input Power for 1.0 dB Compression (f = 1.9 GHz) Min Atten. Atten. >2.0 17 0 20 3 dBm dBm Input Third Order Intercept (f = 1.9 GHz, Two-tone Input Power = +5 dBm Each Tone) Min Atten. Atten. >2.0 30 10 35 15 dBm dBm 0.9 2.6 μS μS 1.5 - 2.3 GHz 44 39 31 Typical 55 43 40 Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 6-2 Condition 1.8 - 2.0 GHz 1.7 - 2.1 GHz 1.5 - 2.3 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 HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E v02.0705 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz 0 40 -10 35 -20 -30 -40 F=1.9 GHz F=2.2 GHz -50 6 30 25 20 15 10 -60 +25 C -40 C +85 C 5 0 -70 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 0 2.5 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) Attenuation vs. Temperature Normalized to +25° C @ 1.9 GHz NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATORS - SMT INPUT IP3 (dBm) RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB) Relative Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ 1.9 and 2.2 GHz Typical Input P1dB Compression @ 1.9 GHz vs. Temperature 15 Input Power for 1 dB Compression Point Test Condition (1.9 GHz) 10 VCTL (Vdc) Vdd (Vdc) +25C +85C -40C Units 5 Min. Attenuation 0.0 +2.5 20 20 21 dBm 0 Max. Attenuation +2.5 +2.5 19 16 25 dBm -5 Worst Case P1dB +1.0 +2.5 3 4 3 dBm +85 C -40 C -10 -15 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) Broadband Maximum Relative Attenuation and Return Loss Broadband Insertion Loss RELATIVE ATTENUATOR (dB) 0 -2 -4 -6 +25 C -40 C +85 C -8 -10 -12 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.5 -20 0 +85 C INS. LOSS +25 C INS. LOSS -40 C INS. LOSS -2 -40 -4 -60 -6 -80 -100 1.5 +85 C ATTEN. +25 C ATTEN. -8 -40 C ATTEN. INSERTION LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 0 -10 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 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 6-3 HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E v02.0705 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Typical Performance for 1.9 GHz Applications 6 Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz Return Loss vs. Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz 0 INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATORS - SMT 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 +25 C -40 C +85 C -50 -60 -70 -8 -12 +25 C -40 C +85 C -16 -20 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 0 0.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) 1 1.5 2 2.5 2 2.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) Typical Performance for 2.2 GHz Applications Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ 2.2 GHz Return Loss vs. Control Voltage @ 2.2 GHz 0 INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB) 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 +25 C -40 C +85 C -50 -60 -70 -4 -8 -12 +25 C -40 C +85 C -16 -20 0 0.5 1 1.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) 6-4 -4 2 2.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) 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 HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E Absolute Maximum Ratings GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Control and Bias Voltage VCTL -0.2 Vdc to Vdd VCTL 0 to +2.5 Vdc @ -100 μA to +100 μA Vdd +8 Vdc Vdd +2.5 Vdc +/- 0.1 Vdc @ +100 μA Maximum Input Power (Vdd = +2.5 Vdc) +26 dBm @ Min. Attenuation, VCTL = +0.0V +20 dBm @ Atten. >2 dB Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C *Note: DC blocking capacitors are required for RF ports. 100 pF RF chip capacitors (0603 size) are recommended on RF1 & RF2 ports.. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing 6 ATTENUATORS - SMT v02.0705 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 HMC210MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC210MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H210 XXXX [2] H210 XXXX [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 6-5 HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E v02.0705 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Evaluation Circuit Board ATTENUATORS - SMT 6 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 101827 Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J3 - J5 DC PIN C1, C2 330 pF capacitor, 0402 package C3, C4 10,000 pF capacitor, 0603 package U1 HMC210MS8 / HMC210MS8E VVA PCB [2] 101825 Eval Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 6-6 [1] The circuit board used in the final application should be generated with proper RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines at the RF ports should be 50 ohm impedance and the package ground leads and package bottom should be connected directly to the PCB RF ground plane, similar to that shown above. The evaluation circuit board shown above is available from Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request. 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 HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E v02.0705 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz Notes: ATTENUATORS - SMT 6 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 6-7