HMC801LP3E
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15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC801LP3E is ideal for both RF
and IF applications:
± 0.4 dB Typical Step Error
• Test Equipment and Sensors
High IP3: +53 dBm
• ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro
Single Control Line
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
TTL/CMOS Compatible Control
• Cellular Infrastructure
Single +5V Supply
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Low Insertion Loss: 2 dB
16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm²
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC801LP3E is a broadband bidirectional 1-bit
GaAs IC digital attenuator in a low cost leadless surface mount package. This single positive control line
digital attenuator utilizes off chip AC ground capacitors for near DC operation, making it suitable for a
wide variety of RF and IF applications. Covering DC
to 10 GHz, the insertion loss is less than 2 dB typical
and attenuation accuracy is excellent at ±0.4 dB typical step error. The attenuator also features a high IIP3
of +53 dBm. One TTL/CMOS control input is used to
select the attenuation state and a single Vdd bias of
+5V is required.
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Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V
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Parameter
Frequency (GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
2.0
3.0
3.5
dB
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
DC - 4 GHz
4 - 8 GHz
8 - 10 GHz
1.0
2.0
2.5
Attenuation Range
DC - 10 GHz
15
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, Both States)
DC - 6 GHz
6 - 10 GHz
18
14
dB
dB
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
DC - 8 GHz
8 - 10 GHz
± 0.4
± 0.5
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
DC - 0.4 GHz
0.4 - 10 GHz
20
30*
dBm
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
DC - 0.4 GHz
0.4 - 10 GHz
43
53
dBm
DC - 10 GHz
120
150
ns
ns
± 0.6
± 0.7
dB
dB
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
* For frequencies greater than 0.4 GHz, the 0.1 dB compression point is greater than the absolute maximum RF input power of 30 dBm.
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delivery,
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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 On-line 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.
HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
Insertion Loss
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-3
INSERTION LOSS
15 dB
-10
-20
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INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
-4
-30
-40
-5
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
12
2
4
6
8
10
12
10
12
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
Relative Attenuation
Output Return Loss
-9
-20
-30
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INSERTION LOSS
15 dB
-40
0
2
4
6
8
10
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
0
-11
-13
-15
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0
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
5
Input Return Loss
-17
-19
-21
12
0
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
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Relative Phase vs. Frequency
1.2
50
0.8
30
20
BIT ERROR (dB)
RELATIVE PHASE (dB)
40
10
0
-10
-20
-30
0.4
0
-0.4
-0.8
-40
-1.2
-50
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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 On-line 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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HMC801LP3E
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POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Frequency
(Low Frequency Detail)
70
70
60
60
50
50
IP3 (dBm)
INSERTION LOSS
15 dB
40
INSERTION LOSS
15 dB
40
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IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. Frequency
30
30
20
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.1
0.2
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(Low Frequency Detail)
40
30
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25
15
0.4
0.5
Truth Table
Control Voltage Input
35
20
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression*
P0.1dB INPUT POWER (dBm)
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V1
Attenuation State
RF1 - RF2
High
Reference Insertion Loss
Low
15 dB
Bias Voltage & Current
10
5
0
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Vdd = +5 Vdc ± 10%
Vdd
(Vdc)
Idd (Typ.)
(mA)
4.5
0.21
5.0
0.23
5.5
0.25
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
Control Voltage
State
Bias Condition
Low
0 to +0.8V @ -1 µA Typ.
High
+2 to +5V @ 30 µA Typ.
Note: Vdd = +5V
* For frequencies greater than 0.4 GHz, the 0.1 dB compression point is greater than the absolute maximum RF input power of 30 dBm.
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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: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line 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.
HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
+30 dBm
Control Voltage Range (V1)
-1 to Vdd +1V
+7 Vdc
Channel Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 12 mW/°C above 85 °C)
0.783 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
83 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
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Bias Voltage (Vdd)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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RF Input Power (DC - 10 GHz)
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Outline Drawing
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
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4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
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
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC801LP3E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking [2]
H801
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line 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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v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Function
Description
1
Vdd
Supply Voltage.
2, 4, 9, 11
GND
These pins and the exposed ground paddle
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
3, 10
RF1, RF2
These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required.
Select value based on lowest frequency of operation.
5, 8
ACG1, ACG2
External capacitor to ground is required. Select value for
lowest frequency of operation. Place capacitor as close
to pins as possible.
6, 7, 12, 13,
15, 16
N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
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V1
Interface Schematic
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Pin Number
See truth table and control voltage table.
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Application Circuit
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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 On-line 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.
HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
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Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 126894 [1]
Item
Description
J1, J2
PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3, J4
DC Connector
C1
1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C2, C3
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C5
330 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1
HMC801LP3E Digital Attenuator
PCB [2]
121213 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
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.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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 On-line 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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