HMC973ALP3ETR

HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC973ALP3E is ideal for: Wide Attenuation Range: 26 dB • Point-to-Point Radio Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +5V • Cellular/3G & WiMAX/4G Infrastructure Absorptive Topology • Test Instrumentation 16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9 mm² • Microwave Sensors • Military, ECM & Radar Functional Diagram General Description The HMC973ALP3E is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which operates from 0.5 to 5 GHz and is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must be used to control RF signal levels over a 26 dB amplitude range. It features a shunt-type attenuator controlled by an analog voltage, Vctrl. The HMC973ALP3E is an unidirectional device with optimum linearity performance achieved when the RF input signal is applied to the RFIN package lead. The HMC973ALP3E is housed in a RoHS compliant 3x3 mm QFN leadless package. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, 50 Ohm system, Vdd = +5V Parameter 1 Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units Insertion Loss 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 2.0 - 4.0 GHz 4.0 - 5.0 GHz 3.3 4.2 5.6 dB dB dB Attenuation Range 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 2.0 - 4.0 GHz 4.0 - 5.0 GHz 26 28 31 dB Input Return Loss 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 2.0 - 5.0 GHz 10 13 dB Output Return Loss 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 2.0 - 5.0 GHz 8 9 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 5.0 GHz 25 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (All Control Voltages) (Two-tone Input Power = +5 dBm Each Tone) 0.5 - 5.0 GHz 30 Supply Current (Idd) 0.5 - 5.0 GHz 600 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. dBm µA For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Over Temperature @ VDD=5 V Attenuation vs. Frequency Over Vctrl @ VDD=5 V -10 -5 -10 -30 -40 -50 -15 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C 6 +85 C 0 7 -5 -5 ATTENUATION (dB) 0 -15 -20 -25 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) -30 2V 2.6 V 3V 7 3.4 V 4.4 V 5V -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -35 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 Vctrl (V) +25 C +85 C +25 C -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 4 GHz and VDD=5 V Vctrl (V) 3 4 +85 C 5 -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 5 GHz and VDD=5 V 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATION (dB) 6 Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 2 GHz and VDD=5 V 0 -10 1 0.0 V 1V 1.6 V -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 0.5 GHz and VDD=5 V ATTENUATION (dB) -20 ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT 0 ATTENUATION (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 0 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -40 0 1 +25 C 2 Vctrl (V) 3 +85 C 4 5 -40 C 0 1 2 +25 C Vctrl (V) 3 +85 C 4 5 -40 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 2 HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Input Return Loss Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0) @ VDD=5 V Input Return Loss Over Vctrl @ VDD=5 V RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 -10 -20 -10 -20 -30 -40 -30 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C 6 +85 C 0 7 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.0 V 1.0 V 1.6 V -40 C Output Return Loss Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0) @ VDD=5 V RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -20 2.0V 2.6 V 3.4V 4.4 V 5.0 V -10 -20 -30 -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 7 1 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C +85 C 0.0 V 1.0 V 1.6 V -40 C Input IP3 Vs Frequency Over Vctrl @ VDD=5 V 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 2.0 V 2.6 V 3.4 V 7 4.4 V 5.0V Input IP3 Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0V) @ VDD=5 V 70 70 60 60 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3(dBm) 7 0 -30 50 40 30 50 40 30 20 20 10 10 1 2 0.0 V 1V 1.6 V 3 6 Output Return Loss Over Vctrl @ VDD=5 V 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT 0 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2V 2.6 V 3V 6 7 3.4 V 4.4 V 5V 1 2 +25 C 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +85 C 6 7 -40 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Attenuation vs. Frequency Over Vctrl @ 3 V Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Over Temperature @ 3 V -5 -10 -15 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C +85 C 6 -30 -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.0 V 1.0 V -40 C 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 -20 1.6 V 2.0 V 6 7 2.6 V 3.0V Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 2 GHz and 3 V ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATION (dB) -20 -50 7 Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 0.5 GHz and 3 V -10 -15 -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 0 1 +25 C 2 Vctrl (V) +85 C 0 3 1 +25 C -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 4 GHz and 3 V 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 2 Vctrl (V) +85 C 3 -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl Over Temperature @ 5 GHz and 3 V ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATION (dB) -10 ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT 0 ATTENUATION (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) 0 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 0 1 +25 C Vctrl (V) +85 C 2 3 -40 C -35 0 1 +25 C Vctrl (V) 2 +85 C 3 -40 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 4 HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Input Return Loss Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0) @ VDD=3 V Input Return Loss Over Vctrl @ VDD=3 V 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -20 -30 -10 -20 -30 -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C 6 +85 C 7 0 1 -40 C Output Return Loss Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0) @ VDD=3 V 2 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -20 7 0.0 V 1.6 V 2.6 V 1.0 V 2.0 V 3.0 V -10 -20 -30 -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 7 1 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C +85 C -40 C Input IP3 Vs Frequency Over Vctrl @ VDD=3 V 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 7 0.0 V 1.6 V 2.6 V 1.0 V 2.0 V 3.0 V Input IP3 Over Temperature (Vctrl = 0V) @ VDD=3 V 70 70 60 60 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3(dBm) 6 0 -30 50 40 30 50 40 30 20 20 10 10 1 5 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output Return Loss Over Vctrl @ VDD=3 V 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT 0 2 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 7 0.0 V 1.6 V 2.6 V 1V 2V 3V 1 2 +25 C 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +85 C 6 7 -40 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz Voltages & Currents RF Input Power +29 dBm Vdd 5V @ 600 µA Vdd 5.5V Vctrl 0 to +5V @ 2.6mA Control Voltage Range -0.5V to Vdd Channel Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) 0.8W Thermal Resistance (Channel to ground paddle) 35 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC973ALP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL3 [2] Package Marking [1] 973A XXXX [1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 6 HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description GND Paddle GND The exposed ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFOUT This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. A blocking capacitor is required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. 5 Vdd Supply Voltage 1,2,4,6, 8, 9, 11- 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. 7 Vctrl Control Voltage RFIN This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. A blocking capacitor is required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. The HMC973ALP3E is a unidirectional device with optimum linearity performance achieved with RF input signal applied to RFIN package lead. 10 Interface Schematic Application Circuit 7 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC973ALP3E v01.0516 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz THRU CAL 131550-1 C1 J2 C2 C3 RFOUT VDD J3 J1 C4 RFIN GND J4 VCTL ATTENUATORS- ANALOG - SMT Evaluation PCB J5 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC973ALP3 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J3 - J5 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3, C4 10000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC973ALP3E Voltage Variable Attenuator PCB [2] 131550 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350 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 Analog Devices upon request. For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 8