HMC-C025
v07.0711
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Features
2
0.5 dB LSB Steps to 31.5 dB
Single Control Line Per Bit
Attenuators
± 0.3 dB Typical Bit Error
CMOS Compatible Control
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
The HMC-C025 is ideal for:
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
General Description
• Space Systems
The HMC-C025 is a DC to 13 GHz 6-bit GaAs IC
Digital Attenuator housed in a miniature hermetic
module. This wideband attenuator features 4 dB typical insertion loss, +38 dBm input IP3, and bit values
of 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 dB for a total attenuation
of 31.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent with
±0.3 dB typical step error. Six control voltage inputs,
toggled between 0 and +5V, are used to select each
attenuation state. A single Vdc bias of -5V allows
operation at frequencies down to DC. Removable
SMA connectors can be detached to allow direct
connection of the module’s I/O pins to a microstrip or
coplanar circuit.
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, with Vdc = -5V & VCTL = 0/+5V
Parameter
Frequency (GHz)
Typ.
Max.
Units
Insertion Loss
DC - 4 GHz
4 - 8 GHz
8 - 11 GHz
11 - 13 GHz
3.2
4.2
5.0
5.5
3.7
4.7
5.5
6.0
dB
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation Range
DC - 13 GHz
31.5
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
DC - 13 GHz
12
dB
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
All States
0.5 - 27.5 dB
28.0 - 31.5 dB
All States
DC - 3 GHz
3 - 10 GHz
3 - 10 GHz
10 - 13 GHz
± (0.2 + 3% of Atten. Setting) Max
± (0.4 + 3% of Atten. Setting) Max
± (0.4 + 4% of Atten. Setting) Max
± (0.6 + 10% of Atten. Setting) Max
dB
dB
dB
dB
1 - 13 GHz
22
dBm
1 - 13 GHz
46
38
dBm
dBm
22
45
ns
ns
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
RF State
All Other States
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON/tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
2-1
Min.
DC - 13 GHz
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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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.
HMC-C025
v07.0711
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Return Loss RF1, RF2
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
0
0
-5
-2
RETURN LOSS (dB)
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-8
2 dB
16 dB
0.5 dB I.L
1 dB
-10
4 dB
31.5 dB
8 dB
-15
-20
-9
-10
-25
0
3
6
9
12
0
15
3
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Normalized Attenuation
12
15
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
2
-5
1.5
13 GHz 8 GHz
1
-10
BIT ERROR (dB)
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Attenuators
Insertion Loss
-15
-20
-25
0.1 GHz
4 GHz
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-30
-1.5
-2
-35
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
(Only Major States are Shown)
3
100
90
80
31.5 dB
0.5-16 dB
1
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
BIT ERROR (dB)
2
0
-1
-2
70
60
50
31.5 dB
40
30
16 dB
20
8 dB
10
0.5 - 4 dB
0
-10
-3
0
3
6
9
12
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
3
6
9
12
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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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HMC-C025
v07.0711
2
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Worst Case Step Error
Between Successive Attenuation States
Bias Voltage & Current
2
Vdc Range = -5V ± 10%
1.5
STEP ERROR (dB)
Attenuators
1
0.5
V
I (Typ.)
(mA)
I (Max.)
(mA)
-5.0
5
9
(Bias current increases with switching rate to 15 - 20 mA)
0
-0.5
-1
Control Voltage (CMOS Compatible)
-1.5
-2
0
3
6
9
12
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Truth Table
Low
Low
Low
Low
V2
8 dB
Low
Low
Low
V3
4 dB
Low
Low
Low
Bias Condition
Low
0 to +1.5V @ 5 µA Typ.
High
+3.5 to +5V @ 800 µA Typ.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Control Voltage Input
V1
16 dB
State
V4
2 dB
Low
Low
Low
V5
1 dB
Low
Low
High
V6
0.5 dB
Low
High
Low
Attenuation
State
RF1 - RF2
Reference
I.L.
0.5 dB
1 dB
Low
Low
High
Low
Low
2 dB
Low
Low
High
Low
Low
Low
4 dB
Low
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
8 dB
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
16 dB
High
High
High
High
High
High
31.5 dB
RF Input Power (0.5 - 13 GHz)
+25 dBm
Control Voltage (V1 to V6)
-0.5V to +5.5V
Bias Voltage (Vdc)
-7V
Thermal Resistance
346 °C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature
150 °C
Storage Temperature
-65 to + 150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Any combination of the above states will provide
an attenuation approximately equal to the sum of
the bits selected.
2-3
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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.
HMC-C025
v07.0711
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Outline Drawing
Attenuators
2
Package Information
Package Type
C-6
Package Weight [1]
17.4 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
3 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERANCES ±0.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
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Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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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HMC-C025
v07.0711
Attenuators
2
2-5
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Pin Description
Pin Number
Function
Description
1
RF1
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required if RF line potential
is not equal to 0 Vdc.
5, 4, 3, 2, 9, 8
V1 - V6
See truth table and control voltage table.
6
RF2
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required if RF line potential
is not equal to 0 Vdc.
7
Vdc
Supply voltage: -5 Vdc ±10%.
10
GND
Power Supply Ground
Interface Schematic
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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.
HMC-C025
v07.0711
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 13 GHz
Attenuators
2
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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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