HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Designer’s Kit Available Typical Applications Features The HMC232LP4 / HMC232LP4E is ideal for: Isolation: 60 dB @ 3 GHz 52 dB @ 6 GHz • Telecom Infrastructure +27 dBm Input P1dB • Microwave Radio & VSAT Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB Typical @ 6 GHz • Military Radios, Radar & ECM 8 Non-Reflective Design • Test Instrumentation 4x4 mm QFN SMT Package SWITCHES - SMT Included in the HMC-DK005 Designer’s Kit General Description Functional Diagram The HMC232LP4 & HMC232LP4E are broadband high isolation non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switches in low cost leadless QFN surface mount plastic packages. Covering DC to 12 GHz, the switch features >60 dB isolation up to 3 GHz and >42 dB isolation up to 12 GHz. Input P1dB compression is +27 dBm typical, while input IP3 is +50 dBm. The switch operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines of -5/0V and requires no bias supply. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System Parameter Frequency Insertion Loss DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz Isolation DC - 3.0 GHz DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz 55 47 40 37 Typ. Max. Units 1.4 1.5 2.0 2.7 1.7 1.8 2.3 3.1 dB dB dB dB 60 52 45 42 dB dB dB dB Return Loss “On State” DC - 6.0 GHz DC - 9.0 GHz DC - 12.0 GHz 18 16 11 dB dB dB Return Loss RF1, RF2 “Off State” DC - 12.0 GHz 14 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 12.0 GHz 24 27 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (Two-Tone Input Power= +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Separation) 0.5 - 12.0 GHz 45 50 dBm 3 6 ns ns Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 8 - 78 Min. DC - 12.0 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 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Isolation 0 -10 -1 -20 ISOLATION (dB) -2 -3 +25 C +85 C -40 C -4 -5 RF1 RF2 -30 -40 -50 8 -60 -70 -6 -80 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) Return Loss 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point 0 30 INPUIT P1dB (dBm) RFC RF1, RF2 ON RF1, RF2 OFF -5 -10 -15 25 20 0.1 dB Compression Point 1 dB Compression Point 15 -20 -25 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 11 12 13 Input Third Order Intercept Point 60 55 INPUIT IP3 (dBm) RETURN LOSS (dB) 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) SWITCHES - SMT INSERTION LOSS (dB) Insertion Loss 50 45 +25 C +85 C -40 C 40 35 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 8 - 79 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings SWITCHES - SMT 8 RF Input Power (Vctl= -5V) (0.5 - 12 GHz) +30 dBm (@ +50 °C) Control Voltage Range (A & B) +1.0V to -7.5 Vdc Channel Temperature 150 °C Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to lead) 94 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Control Voltages State Bias Condition Low 0 to -0.2V @ 10 uA Max. High -5V @ 10 uA Typ. to -7V @ 45 uA Typ. (±0.5 Vdc) Truth Table Control Input ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Signal Path State A B RFC to RF1 RFC to RF2 High Low ON OFF Low High OFF ON Caution: Do not “Hot Switch” power levels greater than +27 dBm (Vctl = 0/-5 Vdc). Outline Drawing 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 MSL Rating HMC232LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC232LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H232 XXXX [2] H232 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 8 - 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 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Suggested Driver Circuit Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 N/C This pin should be connected to PCB RF ground to maximize isolation. 3, 5, 8, 10, 21, 23 GND Package bottom must also be connected to PCB RF ground. 4, 9, 22 RFC, RF1, RF2 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking capacitors are required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. 15 B See truth table and control voltage table. 16 A See truth table and control voltage table. 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 SWITCHES - SMT 8 8 - 81 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Evaluation PCB SWITCHES - SMT 8 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107723 [1] Item Description J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J4 - J6 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF, 0603 Pkg. U1 HMC232LP4 / HMC232LP4E SPDT Switch PCB [2] 107602 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 8 - 82 The circuit board used in the final application should be generated with proper RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines at the RF port should have 50 ohm impedance and the package ground leads and package bottom should be connected directly to the 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 HMC232LP4 / 232LP4E v03.0805 GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE SWITCH, DC - 12.0 GHz Notes: SWITCHES - SMT 8 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 8 - 83