HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC613LC4B is ideal for: Wide Input Bandwidth; 0.1 to 20 GHz • EW, ELINT & IFM Receivers High Logging Range: 59 dB (-54 to +5) @ 18 GHz • DF Radar Systems Output Frequency Flatness: ±1.5 dB • ECM Systems Log Linearity: ±1 dB • Broadband Test & Measurement Fast Rise/Fall Times: 4/18 ns • Power Measurement & Control Circuits Recovery Time: 26 ns • Military & Space Applications Single Positive Supply: +3.3V Space Level Packaging Available POWER DETECTORS - SMT 11 24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC613LC4B is a Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) which operates from 0.1 to 20 GHz. The HMC613LC4B provides a logging range of 59 dB. This device offers typical fast rise/fall times of 4/18 ns and a superior delay time of 14 ns. The HMC613LC4B log video output slope is typically 14 mV/dB. Maximum recovery times are less than 30 ns. The HMC613LC4B 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 = +3.3V Parameter Conditions Input Frequency Range [1] Frequency Flatness Log Linearity Typ. Units 0.1 to 20 GHz Pin = -25 dBm ±1.5 dB Pin = -50 dBm to +3 dBm ±1 dBm Log Linearity over Temperature Pin = -25dBm ±1 dB Minimum Logging Range to ±3 dB error -54 @ 18 GHz dBm Maximum Logging Range to ±3 dB error 5 @ 18 GHz dBm 8 dB Input Return Loss Log Video Minimum Output Voltage 1 V Log Video Maximum Output Voltage 1.8 V ns Log Video Output Rise Time 10% to 90% 4 Log Video Output Fall Time 90% to 10% 18 ns 26 ns Log Video Recovery Time Log Video Output Slope Log Video Output Slope Variation over Temperature @ 10 GHz 14 mV/dB 5 µV/dB°C Log Video Propagation Delay 14 ns Supply Current (Icc1) 80 mA 8 mA Supply Current (Icc2) @ Pin = -30 dBm [1] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 11 - 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] HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Error Flatness vs. Input Power Over Frequency [1][2] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 100 MHz [1] 4 0 -1 1 1.5 0 -1 1 -2 ERR (+25C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-40C) -3 -4 -60 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -60 -40 3 Ideal Logout (+25C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-40C) -1 1 ERR (+25C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-40C) VIDEO OUT (V) 0 1 0 -1 1 ERR (+25C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-40C) -3 0 -60 -3 -50 -40 3 -1 1 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C VIDEO OUT (V) VIDEO OUT (V) 10 3 1 1.5 0 -1 1 -2 -3 0.5 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) 2 -2 ERR +25C ERR +85C ERR -40C -3 0.5 -60 ERROR (dB) 0 -10 0 Ideal Logout +25C Logout +85C Logout -40C ERROR (dB) 1 -20 -10 2 2 Ideal Logout +25C Logout +85C Logout -40C -30 -20 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 14 GHz [1] 2 -40 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 10 GHz [1] -50 -2 0.5 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -60 2 1.5 -2 0.5 1.5 10 ERROR (dB) 1 1.5 -10 0 3 2 -20 -10 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) Ideal Logout (+25C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-40C) -30 -20 VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [1] 2 -40 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 2 GHz [1] -50 11 -3 -50 INPUT POWER (dBm) -60 -2 0.5 -50 ERROR (dB) 1 2 POWER DETECTORS - SMT 2 Ideal Logout (+25C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-40C) VIDEO OUT (V) 3 ERROR (dB) 3 2 0.1GHz 2.0GHz 6.0GHz 10.0GHz 14.0GHz 18.0GHz 20.0Ghz -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at single-ended operation [2] An average ideal line is used to calculate error curves. 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] 11 - 2 HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 18 GHz [1] VIDEO OUT & Error vs. Input Power, Fin = 20 GHz [1] 3 2 -1 1 VIDEO OUT (V) 0 -50 -40 -30 -20 0 -1 1 ERR (+25C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-40C) -3 -60 1 1.5 -2 0.5 -10 0 -3 -60 -50 -40 -20 -10 0 10 VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Bias Voltage [1] 1.8 1.8 +25C +85C -40C 1.7 -10 dBm -25 dBm 1.3 1.2 -10 dBm 1.6 1.5 1.4 3.0V 3.3V 3.6V 1.7 VIDEO OUT (V) 1.6 VIDEO OUT (V) -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Temperature [1] 1.5 1.4 -25 dBm 1.3 1.2 -40 dBm 1.1 -40 dBm 1.1 1 1 0 4 8 12 16 20 0 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 12 16 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Rise Time @ Different Frequency @ 0 dBm [1] Input Return Loss vs. Frequency [1] 2 0 2 GHz 10 GHz 18 GHz VIDEO OUT (V) 1.8 RETURN LOSS (dB) -2 0.5 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) POWER DETECTORS - SMT 2 -5 +25 C +85 C -40 C -10 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 -15 0 5 10 15 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 20 40 60 80 100 TIME (ns) [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at single-ended operation 11 - 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) 1 1.5 ERR (+25C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-40C) 11 Ideal Logout (+25C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-40C) 2 ERROR (dB) VIDEO OUT (V) Ideal Logout (+25C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-40C) 3 2 HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Fall Time @ Different Power Levels @ 10 GHz [1] 2 2 1.8 1.8 1.4 1.2 1 +5dBm 0dBm -5dBm -10dBm 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.8 0 20 40 60 80 100 TIME (ns) 0 20 40 60 80 100 TIME (ns) Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc1, Vcc2 3.7 V Input Signal Amplitude 12 dBm Junction Temperature 125 °C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C) Derate 11.5 mW/°C above 85 °C 0.46 W Thermal Resistance (Rth) (junction to package bottom) 87.1 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 0 11 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS POWER DETECTORS - SMT 2GHz 10GHz 18GHz 1.6 VIDEO OUT (V) VIDEO OUT (V) Fall Time @ Different Frequency @ 0 dBm [1] [1] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at 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] 11 - 4 HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Outline Drawing POWER DETECTORS - SMT 11 11 - 5 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. 7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1. Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 7, 10 - 12, 18, 19 N/C These pins are not internally connected. 3, 6, 13, 16, 20, 24 N/C These pins are not connected internally. However, this product is specified with these pins connected to RF/DC Ground. 4, 5 IN+, IN- RF Input pins Connect RF to IN+, and AC couple IN- to ground for single ended operation. 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] HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 8, 9 GND These pins and the exposed package bottom must be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. 14, 15 Video FB, Video Out Video out and feedback. 17 EN Enable pin connected to Vcc1 or Vcc2 for normal operation. Total supply current reduced to less than 3mA when EN is set to 0V. 21 Vcc2 Bias Supply. Connect supply voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc2 with Vcc1. See application circuit. 22, 23 Vcc1 Bias Supply. Connect Supply Voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc2 with Vcc1. See application circuit. 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] 11 POWER DETECTORS - SMT Pin Number 11 - 6 HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Application Circuit POWER DETECTORS - SMT 11 11 - 7 Note: Connect Vcc2 and Vcc1 together for Nominal 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] HMC613LC4B v07.1010 SUCCESSIVE DETECTION LOG VIDEO AMPLIFIER (SDLVA), 0.1 - 20 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 120257 [1] Item Description J1 K-Type Connector J2 SMA Connector J3 - J5 DC Pins C1, C2 33 pF Capacitor, 0201 Pkg. C3, C4 10k pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 47 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C6, C7 4.7 µF Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R2, R3, R5 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R7 0 Ohm Resistor, 0201 Pkg. R8 49.9 Ohm Resistor, 0201 Pkg. U1 HMC613LC4B SDLVA PCB [2] 120255 Evaluation PCB POWER DETECTORS - SMT 11 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: 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] 11 - 8