HMC-C053

HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz Features 2 ATTENUATORS Typical Applications The HMC-C053 is ideal for: • Telecom Infrastructure • Military Radio, Radar & ECM • Space Systems • Test Instrumentation Wide Bandwidth: DC - 20 GHz Low Phase Shift vs. Attenuation 30 dB Attenuation Range Up to 12 GHz Hermetically Sealed Module Field Replaceable SMA Connectors -55 to +85 C Operating Temperature General Description The HMC-C053 is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) operating from DC - 20 GHz. The HMC-C053 features a simple single voltage attenuation control, 0 to -3V. The device is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must control RF signal levels over a 30 dB amplitude range. Its broad frequency range makes it an attractive choice for many applications particularly those involved with AGC or temperature compensation of multiple gain stages, typically found in microwave radio or test instrumentation architecture. Removable SMA connectors can be detached to allow direct connection of the module’s I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit. Functional Diagram Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, with +Vdc = +5V, Vdc = -5V & VCTL = 0 to -3V Parameter Frequency (GHz) DC - 5 5 - 10 10 - 14 14 - 20 DC - 5 5 - 10 10 - 14 14 - 20 DC - 14 DC - 20 Min Attenuation Attenuation > 5 dB Min Attenuation Attenuation > 10 dB 0.5 - 8.0 0.5 - 16 30 31 27 23 Min. Typ. 1.5 1.9 2.4 4.0 32 33 30 26 15 8 7 -4 22 25 3 9 Max. Units dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm dBm ns ns Insertion Loss (VCTL = 0V) Attenuation Range (VCTL = -2.9V) Return Loss at RF1 Input Power for 0.25 dB Compression Input Third Order Intercept Point (Two-Tone Input Power= 10 dBm Each Tone) Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON/tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 2 - 18 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Over Temperature 0 Return Loss RF1 vs. Frequency Over Attenuation 0 -5 MIN 5 dB MAX 2 ATTENUATORS 2 - 19 INSERTION LOSS (dB) -1 RETURN LOSS (dB) +25 C -55 C +85 C -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -2 -3 -4 -5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Relative Attenuation vs. Frequency 0 -5 ATTENUATION (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Relative Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ 10 GHz 0 -0.5 CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) -1 -1.5 -2 -2.5 -3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB) Relative Phase vs. Frequency 180 160 RELATIVE PHASE (DEG) 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 dB 10 dB 13 dB 18 dB 26 dB 31 dB Input IP3 vs. Frequency Over Attenuation 35 30 25 IP3 (dBm) 20 15 10 5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 dB 5 dB 10 dB 20 dB For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz 0.25 dB Compression vs. Frequency Over Attenuation 1 dB Compression vs. Frequency Over Attenuation 20 0 dB 5 dB 2 ATTENUATORS P0.25dB (dBm) 15 10 15 P1dB (dBm) 5 10 0 dB 5 dB 0 5 -5 0 -10 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 - 20 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Control Voltage (Vctl) Bias Voltage (Vdc / -Vdc) RF Input Power (0.5 - 20 GHz) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature +1 to -5 Vdc +16V / -16V Vdc +18 dBm -65 to + 150 °C -55 to +85 °C 5.0 -5.0 +Vdc / -Vdc Bias Voltage & Current Vdc Range= ± 10% Idc (Typ.) (mA) 3.3 -6.9 Idc (Max.) (mA) 3.7 -8.8 2 ATTENUATORS 2 - 21 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Control Voltage State Min Atten Max Atten Bias Condition (Vctl) 0V -2.9V For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz Outline Drawing 2 ATTENUATORS Package Information Package Type Package Weight [1] Spacer Weight [1] Includes the connectors [2] ±1 gms Tolerance C-10 18.7 gms [2] 3.3 gms [2] NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM 3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS. TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT. 7. MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM WITH #2-56 HARDWARE 2 - 22 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C053 v01.0608 VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR MODULE, DC - 20 GHz Pin Description Pin Number 1, 4 Function RF1, RF2 Description This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking capacitors are required if the RF line potential is not equal to 0V. Interface Schematic 2 ATTENUATORS 2 - 23 2 Vctl Control Input (Master). 3 GND Package bottom has exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to PCB RF ground. 5, 6 -Vdc, +Vdc Supply Voltages For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com