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
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HMC800LP3E
10 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
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Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V
The HMC800LP3E is ideal for:
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Cellular Infrastructure
± 0.3 dB Typical Step Error
Low Insertion Loss: 2 dB
High IP3: +55 dBm
Single Control Line
TTL/CMOS Compatible Control
Single +5V Supply
16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm
The HMC800LP3E 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 2 dB typical and
attenuation accuracy is excellent at ±0.3 dB typical
step error. The attenuator also features a high Input
IP3 of +55 dBm. One TTL/CMOS control input is used
to select the attenuation state and a single Vdd bias of
+5V is required.
Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
Insertion Loss
DC - 4 GHz
4 - 8 GHz
8 - 10 GHz
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
3.0
3.5
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation Range DC - 10 GHz 10 dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, Both States) DC - 6 GHz
6 - 10 GHz
18
12
dB
dB
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss) DC - 6 GHz
6 - 10 GHz
± 0.2
± 0.3
± 0.4
± 0.6
dB
dB
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression DC - 0.4 GHz
0.4 - 10 GHz
20
30* dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
DC - 0.4 GHz
0.4 - 10 GHz
45
55 dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
DC - 10 GHz 120
150
ns
ns
Typical Applications Features
General Description
* 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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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Insertion Loss
Relative Attenuation
Bit Error vs. Frequency
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
HMC800LP3E
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POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
BIT ERROR (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
INSERTION LOSS
10 dB
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
INSERTION LOSS
10 dB
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
RELATIVE PHASE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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.
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
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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Truth Table
Control Voltage
Bias Voltage & Current
Vdd = +5 Vdc ± 10%
Vdd
(Vdc)
Idd (Typ.)
(mA)
4.5 0.21
5.0 0.23
5.5 0.25
State Bias Condition
Low 0 to +0.8V @ -1 µA Typ.
High +2 to +5V @ 30 µA Typ.
Note: Vdd = +5V
Control Voltage Input Attenuation State
RF1 - RF2
V1
High Reference Insertion Loss
Low 10 dB
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Input IP3 vs. Frequency
Input IP3 vs. Frequency
(Low Frequency Detail)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression*
(Low Frequency Detail)
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
INSERTION LOSS
10 dB
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
INSERTION LOSS
10 dB
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
P0.1dB INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* 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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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.
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
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
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
RF Input Power (DC - 10 GHz) +30 dBm
Control Voltage Range (V1) -1 to Vdd +1 V
Bias Voltage (Vdd) +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
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
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.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC800LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [1] H800
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC800LP3E
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POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
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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.
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
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
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
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.
14 V1 See truth table and control voltage table.
Application Circuit
HMC800LP3E
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POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
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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.
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
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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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 con-
nected 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.
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 HMC800LP3E Digital Attenuator
PCB [2] 121213 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
HMC800LP3E
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POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz
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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.
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