HMC626ALP5E
v00.1212
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC626ALP5E is ideal for:
+8.5 dB to +40 dB Gain Control in 0.5 dB Steps
• IF & RF Applications
High Output IP3: +36 dBm
• Cellular/3G Infrastructure
±0.25 dB Typical Gain Step Error
• WiBro / WiMAX / 4G
Single +5V Supply
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2
TE
• Test Equipment and Sensors
Functional Diagram
General Description
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SO
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The HMC626ALP5E is a digitally controlled variable
gain amplifier which operates from DC to 1 GHz, and
can be programmed to provide anywhere from 8.5 dB,
to 40 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The HMC626ALP5E
delivers noise figure of 2.8 dB in its maximum gain
state, with output IP3 of up to +36 dBm in any state.
This single positive control line per bit digital VGA
incorporates off chip AC ground capacitors for near
DC operation, making it suitable for a wide variety of
RF and IF applications. The HMC626ALP5E is housed
in a RoHS compliant 5x5 mm QFN leadless package,
and requires no external matching components. A
serial control version of this product is available as the
HMC681ALP5E.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = Vs= +5V, Vctl= 0/ +5V
Parameter
Frequency
Min.
Typ.
DC - 0.5 GHz
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
37
30
42.5
35.0
dB
dB
31.5
dB
Input Return Loss
20
dB
Output Return Loss
15
dB
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VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, DC - 1 GHz
Gain (Maximum Gain State)
Gain Control Range
Max.
Units
Gain Setting Accuracy: (Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
All Gain States
0.05 - 1.0 GHz
± (0.15 + 3% of Relative Gain Setting) Max.
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
DC - 1.0 GHz
20
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Output Power= 5 dBm Each Tone)
DC - 1.0 GHz
36
dBm
Noise Figure
DC - 1.0 GHz
2.8
dB
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
DC - 1.0 GHz
100
120
ns
ns
Total Supply Current (Idd + 2*Is)
DC - 1.0 GHz
178.4
Switching Characteristics
1
225
mA
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HMC626ALP5E
v00.1212
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, DC - 1 GHz
Relative Gain Setting
Gain vs. Frequency
0
[1]
45
-5
RELATIVE GAIN (dB)
40
30
[2]
25
20
10
-15
-20
-25
-30
5
-35
0
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
0
1.5
+25 C
0.3
0.6
+85 C
-40 C
1.2
1.5
Output Return Loss [1]
LE
Input Return Loss [1]
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
0
-5
-5
-10
-20
-25
-30
-40
0
B
SO
-15
-35
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
31.5 dB
-10
-15
-20
-25
IL
-30
-35
-40
1.5
0
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.2
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Return Loss [2]
Input Return Loss [2]
(Only Major States are Shown)
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(Only Major States are Shown)
0
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
TE
15
RETURN LOSS (dB)
GAIN (dB)
35
-15
-20
-25
-30
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT
50
(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
(Only Major States are Shown)
[1]
31.5 dB
-15
-20
-25
-30
IL
-35
-35
-40
-40
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Tested on eval board with broadband bias tees, C7, C8 = 10,000 pF ; L1, L2 = 680 nH
[2] Tested on eval board with broadband bias tees, C7, C8 = 330 pF ; L1, L2 = 110 nH
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HMC626ALP5E
v00.1212
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, DC - 1 GHz
Bit Error vs. Frequency [2]
Bit Error vs. Relative Gain Setting [2]
2
2
1.5
1.5
31.5 dB
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.5
0
-0.5
400, 800, 1000 MHz
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
TE
-1
200 MHz
100 MHz
-1.5
-1.5
-2
-2
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
RELATIVE GAIN SETTING (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
(Only Major States are Shown)
Step Error vs. Frequency [2]
LE
Relative Phase vs. Frequency [2]
(Only Major States are Shown)
1
60
0.8
50
0.6
40
30
31.5 dB
20
10
0
-10
B
SO
16 dB
0.5 - 8 dB
-20
-30
-40
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
STEP ERROR (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
1
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
0
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
O
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - DIGITAL - SMT
(Only Major States are Shown)
[1] Tested on eval board with broadband bias tees, C7, C8 = 10,000 pF ; L1, L2 = 680 nH
[2] Tested on eval board with broadband bias tees, C7, C8 = 330 pF ; L1, L2 = 110 nH
3
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01824Inc.,
responsibility
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for its use,
nor for any
infringements
of patents orCorporation,
other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order
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Phone: On-line
781-329-4700
• Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are
the property of their
respective owners.
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC626ALP5E
v00.1212
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, DC - 1 GHz
Idd (Typ.) (mA)
+4.5
2.3
+5.0
2.4
+5.5
2.5
Vs (V)
Is (mA)
+5.0
88
Control Voltage Table
State
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +5V
Low
0 to 0.5V @