HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
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SiGe Wideband Direct Quadrature
Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC697LP4(E) is Ideal for:
Very Low Noise Floor, -165 dBm/Hz
• UMTS, GSM or CDMA Basestations
Excellent Carrier & Sideband Suppression
• Fixed Wireless or WLL
Very High Linearity, +22 dBm OIP3
• ISM Transceivers, 900 & 2400 MHz
High Output Power, +9 dBm Output P1dB
High Modulation Accuracy
• Cellular/3G and WiMAX/4G
24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
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• GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators
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The HMC697LP4(E) is a low noise, high linearity Direct
Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital
modulation applications from 0.2 to 4.0 GHz including;
Cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, Broadband Wireless Access
& ISM circuits. Housed in a compact 4x4 mm (LP4)
SMT QFN package, the RFIC requires minimal external
components & provides a low cost alternative to more
complicated double upconversion architectures. The
RF output port is single-ended and matched to 50
Ohms with no external components. The LO requires
-6 to +6 dBm and can be driven in either differential or
single-ended mode. This device is optimized for a +5V
supply, and offers improved carrier feedthrough and
sideband suppression characteristics.
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Electrical Specifications, See Test Conditions on following page herein.
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
450 - 960
1700 - 2200
2200 - 2700
3400 - 4000
MHz
+8
+8
+8
+7
dBm
Output Noise Floor
-167
-165
-165
-165
dBm/Hz
Output IP3
+23
+22
+22
+20
dBm
Output P1dB
2
dBm
Carrier Feedthrough (uncalibrated)
Output Power
2
-38
4
1.5
-38
3.5
1
-40
3
0
-33
dBm
Sideband Suppression
(uncalibrated)
43
42
43
45
dBc
LO Port Return Loss
12
15
14
8
dB
RF Port Return Loss
25
17
15
16
dB
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HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
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SiGe Wideband Direct Quadrature
Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
Electrical Specifications, (continued)
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
4000
MHz
RF Output
RF Frequency Range
200
RF Return Loss
15
dB
LO Input
200
LO Port Return Loss
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc)
DC Power Requirements
4000
MHz
+6
dBm
12
Baseband Input Port
Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance
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-6
+1.4
+1.5
+1.6
V
Single-ended.
90
µA
De-embed to the lead of the device.
4.5
pF
See Test Conditions Below
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
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Supply Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2)
Baseband Input AC Voltage
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
1.6V
Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurement
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
800 mV per tone @ 150 & 250 kHz
Supply Current (Icc1 + Icc2)
dB
168
V
mA
Test Conditions: Unless Otherwise Specified, the Following Test Conditions Were Used
Parameter
Temperature
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Baseband Input Frequency
Frequency Offset for Output Noise Measurements
Condition
+25 °C
200 kHz
+1.5V
20 MHz
Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)
+5.0V
LO Input Power
0 dBm
LO Input Mode
Mounting Configuration
Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough
Single-Ended through LOP
Refer to HMC697LP4(E) Application Schematic Herein
Uncalibrated
Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated Test Results
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During the Uncalibrated Sideband and Carrier Suppression tests, care is taken to ensure that the I/Q signal paths from
the Vector Signal Generator (VSG) to the Device Under Test (DUT) are equal. The “Uncalibrated, +25 °C” Sideband
and Carrier Suppression plots were measured at room temperature, while the “Uncalibrated, over Temperature”
Sideband and Carrier Suppression plots represent the worst case uncalibrated suppression levels measured at T=
-40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, +25 °C” Sideband Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the I/Q amplitude
balance and I/Q phase offset (skew) at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings
were held constant during tests over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case
calibrated Sideband Suppression levels at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, +25 °C” Carrier Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the Ip/In & Qp/Qn DC
offsets at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests
over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case Carrier Suppression levels
measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
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LO Frequency Range
LO Input Power
Interfacing the HMC697LP4(E) with D/A Converters
The HMC697LP4(E) wideband I/Q modulator is suitable to interface with high-speed D/A converters (DAC) to transmit
complex modulation schemes. Please refer to the Product Application Note titled “Interfacing the HMC697LP4(E) with
D/A Converters” for further information.
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Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
Wideband Performance vs. Frequency
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 20 MHz Offset vs. Frequency
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
20
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
10
-140
+25C
+85C
-40C
0
-10
-150
NOISE FLOOR
-20
-160
-170
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
-180
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
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0
0
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
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CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-120
OUTPUT IP3
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+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
-10
-10
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
4000
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Sideband Suppression vs. Frequency
0
500
1000
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
3000
3500
4000
Return Loss vs. Frequency
0
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
1500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
FREQUENCY (MHz)
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
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5
30
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
10
-30
-40
-50
-10
-15
-20
LO
RF
-25
-30
-60
-35
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
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SiGe Wideband Direct Quadrature
Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
0
-30
-5
-45
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
-60
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
10
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
0
-10
-20
-160
-170
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
-180
4000
0
-10
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
-30
-40
-50
-60
0
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-20
-70
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
-10
-20
-40
-50
-60
-70
4000
0
500
1000
0
-15
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
0
-30
-5
-45
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
OUTPUT POWER
5
-60
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 20 MHz vs. Offset Frequency
Over Supply Voltage
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & IOUTPUT P3 (dBm)
10
1500
30
-120
IP3
20
-130
P1dB
10
0
-150
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
-10
-140
NOISE FLOOR
-20
-160
-170
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
-180
4000
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
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Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
-30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-150
NOISE FLOOR
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0
-10
-140
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough [1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-120
OUTPUT IP3
FREQUENCY (MHz)
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
30
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-15
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER
5
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
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Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over LO Power
Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
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SiGe Wideband Direct Quadrature
Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
-60
ACPR (dBc)
-65
-70
+18 dBm
Baseband Input Voltage (AC + DC)
(Reference to GND)
0V to + 2.8V
Junction Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 49.6 mW/°C above 85°C)
3.2 Watts
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
CARRIER OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
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Note 1: W-CDMA (Modulation Set-up for ACPR Mode); The
Baseband I and Q input signals were generated using “Test Model 1
with 64 channels” settings in the Agilent E3844C.
Note 2: The I/Q baseband amplitude and phase inputs were offset
to achieve Sideband Rejection (SBR) levels. LO = +6 dBm, SSB
Power = 0 dBm
20.2 °C/W
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Outline Drawing
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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0V to +6V
LO Input Power
Thermal Resistance (Rth)
(channel to ground paddle)
-75
-80
-30
Vcc1, Vcc2
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ACPR for W-CDMA @ 2140 MHz, 1 Carrier
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC697LP4
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
[1]
HMC697LP4E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking [3]
H697
XXXX
H697
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
Pin Descriptions
Description
N/C
Not connected.
2, 5, 8, 11,
12, 14, 17, 19,
20, 23
GND
These pins and the ground paddle should be
connected to a high quality RF/DC ground.
3, 4
LOP, LON
LO inputs. Need DC decoupling capacitors.
The ports could be driven single ended or differentially.
QN, QP
Q channel differential baseband input. These high
impedance ports should be biased around 1.5V DC.
Nominal recommended baseband input is around
1.6V pp differential.
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RFOUT
DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms,
output requires blocking capacitor.
Vcc1
Supply voltage for the mixer and
output stages 79 mA @ +5V.
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9, 10
Interface Schematic
21, 22
IP, IN
24
Vcc2
I channel differential baseband input.
These high impedance ports should be at the
same bias voltage (VbbDC) as Qn & Qp.
Supply voltage for the LO stage 88 mA @ +5V.
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Function
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Pin Number
1, 6, 7, 13, 15
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 121965[1]
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Evaluation PCB
Item
Description
J1 - J7
PC Mount SMA Connector
J8, J9
DC Molex Connector
C1 - C3
100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C5
1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6, C7
4.7 uF, Case A, Tantalum
R1
0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R2
49.9 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1
HMC697LP4 Modulator
PCB [2]
121961 Eval Board
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: Rogers 4350
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HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
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SiGe Wideband Direct Quadrature
Modulator, 200 - 4000 MHz
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Characterization Set-up
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Application & Evaluation PCB Schematic
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