HMC427LP3 / 427LP3E
v07.0805
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC427LP3 / HMC427LP3E is ideal for:
High Isolation: 40 ~ 45 dB thru 6 GHz
• Test Instrumentation
Low Insertion Loss: 1.2 dB@ 6 GHz
• Fiber Optics & Broadband Telecom
Non-Reflective Design
• Basestation Infrastructure
3 x 3 mm SMT Package
TE
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar, & ECM
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC427LP3 & HMC427LP3E are low loss
broadband positive control transfer switches in
leadless surface mount packages. Covering DC to 8
GHz, this switch offers high isolation and low insertion
loss. The switch operates using a positive control
voltage of 0/+5V and requires a fixed bias of +5V @
< 20 μA.
SWITCHES - SMT
LE
10
B
SO
* Blocking capacitors are required at ports RF1, 2, 3, &
4. Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency.
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Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, With 0/+5V Control, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Insertion Loss
Isolation
DC - 1.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 8.0 GHz
Return Loss
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 8.0 GHz
Input Power for 1 dB Compression
1.0 - 8.0 GHz
Input Third Order Intercept
(Two-Tone Input Power= +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Separation)
1.0 - 8.0 GHz
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
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Frequency
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 8.0 GHz
Min.
42
37
33
27
Typ.
Max.
Units
1.2
1.6
1.6
2.1
dB
dB
48
42
38
32
dB
dB
dB
dB
17
15
dB
dB
23
26
dBm
37
43
dBm
2
4
ns
ns
DC - 8.0 GHz
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC427LP3 / 427LP3E
v07.0805
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
Isolation
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-1
-2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-4
-40
-50
-60
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
LE
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Return Loss
0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point
0
30
-5
RF1
RF2
RF3
RF4
-15
-20
-25
-30
0
1
2
SO
-10
3
4
5
6
7
8
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
1 dB Compression Point
0.1 dB Compression Point
14
12
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
B
FREQUENCY (GHz)
SWITCHES - SMT
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-30
TE
-3
RF4 to RF1
RF2 to RF3
RF4 to RF2
RF1 to RF3
-20
INPUT COMPRESSION POINT (dBm)
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
0
INPUT THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT (dBm)
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Input Third Order Intercept Point
50
45
40
35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
30
25
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Bias Voltage & Current
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Voltage Range (Vdd)
+7.0 Vdc
Control Voltage Range (A & B)
-0.5V to Vdd +1.0 Vdc
Channel Temperature
Vdd Range = +5.0 Vdc ± 10 %
150 °C
Vdd
(Vdc)
Idd (Typ.)
(μA)
Idd (Max.)
(μA)
Thermal Resistance
130 °C/W
+5.0
5
10
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
Maximum Input Power
+27 dBm
State
Bias Condition
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
Low
0 to +0.2 Vdc @ 5 μA Typical
High
Vdd ± 0.2 Vdc @ 5 μA Typical
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Truth Table
Note:
DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RF1, 2, 3, &
4. Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency.
Control Input
Signal Path State
A
B
Low
High
High
Low
RF4 to
RF2
RF1 to
RF3
RF4 to
RF1
RF2 to
RF3
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
O
B
SO
SWITCHES - SMT
TE
Control Voltages
LE
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TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC427LP3 / 427LP3E
v07.0805
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
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.
SO
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
Package Body Material
B
Part Number
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC427LP3
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
HMC427LP3E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
10
SWITCHES - SMT
LE
TE
Outline Drawing
Package Marking [3]
[1]
427
XXXX
[2]
427
XXXX
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[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:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Description
1, 4, 9, 12
RF4, RF1, RF3,
RF2
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm.
Blocking capacitors are required.
2, 3, 5, 8,
10, 11, 13,
14, 16
N/C
This pin should be connected to PCB RF
ground to maximize isolation.
GND
Package bottom has exposed metal paddle that
must be connected to PCB RF ground.
6
CTRLA
See truth table and control voltage table.
7
CTRLB
See truth table and control voltage table.
15
VDD
Interface Schematic
LE
TE
Function
Supply Voltage +5V ± 10%.
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B
SO
SWITCHES - SMT
10
Pin Number
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC427LP3 / 427LP3E
v07.0805
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
TRANSFER SWITCH, DC* - 8 GHz
B
10
SWITCHES - SMT
SO
LE
TE
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105672 [1]
Description
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Item
J1 - J4
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J5 - J8
DC Pin
C1
1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C2 - C5
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 - R2
100 Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
U1
HMC427LP3 / HMC427LP3E
Transfer Switch
PCB [2]
105674 Evaluation PCB
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.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way,
P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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