HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC802ALP3E is ideal for both RF and IF applications: 0.6 dB Typical Step Error * Test Equipment and Sensors High IP3: +55 dBm * ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro Single Control Line * Microwave Radio & VSAT TTL/CMOS Compatible Control * Cellular Infrastructure Single +5V Supply Low Insertion Loss: 3 dB 16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm Functional Diagram General Description The HMC802ALP3E 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 3 dB typical and attenuation accuracy is excellent at 0.6 dB typical. The attenuator also features a high IIP3 of +55 dBm. One TTL/CMOS control input is used to select the attenuation state and a single Vdd bias of +5V is required. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V Parameter Frequency (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units 1.7 2.8 3.5 dB dB dB Insertion Loss DC - 4 GHz 4 - 8 GHz 8 - 10 GHz 0.9 1.5 2.5 Attenuation Range DC - 10 GHz 20 dB Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, Both States) DC - 6 GHz 6 - 10 GHz 25 15 dB dB Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)1 DC - 6 GHz 6 - 8 GHz 8 - 10 GHz Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression DC - 10 GHz 27 dBm Input Third Order Intercept Point (Two-Tone Input Power= 14 dBm Each Tone) DC - 10 GHz 55 dBm DC - 10 GHz 70 90 ns ns -1.0 -2.0 -2.6 -0.6/+0.5 -1.6/+0.5 -2.3/+0.8 +0.6 +0.6 +1.2 dB dB Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 1. STEP SIZE IS 20DB FOR ALL FREQUENCY 1 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 * Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz Insertion Loss Input Return Loss -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) INSERTION LOSS (dB) -1 -2 -3 -4 -20 -30 -5 -6 -40 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 12 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C 4 6 8 10 +85 C -40 C INSERTION LOSS 20 dB Relative Attenuation Output Return Loss -14 NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB) 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) -10 -20 -30 -40 -16 -18 -20 -22 ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT 0 0 -24 -26 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 8 10 12 10 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) INSERTION LOSS 20 dB Bit Error vs. Frequency Relative Phase vs. Frequency 60 2 1.6 1.2 BIT ERROR (dB) RELATIVE PHASE (dB) 40 20 0 -20 0.8 0.4 0 -0.4 -0.8 -1.2 -40 -1.6 -60 -2 0 2 4 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz Input IP3 vs. Frequency 70 60 60 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) (Low Frequency Detail) 70 50 40 30 50 40 30 20 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 0.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) INSERTION LOSS 20 dB INSERTION LOSS 20 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression (Low Frequency Detail) 40 40 35 35 P0.1dB INPUT POWER (dBm) P0.1dB INPUT POWER (dBm) ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT Input IP3 vs. Frequency 30 25 20 15 10 5 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Bias Voltage & Current Truth Table Control Voltage Input Vdd = +5 Vdc 10% V1 Attenuation State RF1 - RF2 High Reference Insertion Loss Low 20 dB Vdd (Vdc) Idd (Typ.) (mA) 4.5 0.32 5.0 0.33 5.5 0.34 Control Voltage State Bias Condition Low 0 to +0.8V @ -1 A Typ. High +2 to +5V @ 30 A Typ. Note: Vdd = +5V 3 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 HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz RF Input Power (DC - 10 GHz) +29.3 dBm Control Voltage Range (V1) -1 to Vdd + 1V Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7 Vdc Channel Temperature 150 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 C) (derate 12 mW/C above 85 C) 0.84 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 77.4 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 - DIGITAL - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings 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. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC802ALP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL3 [1] Package Marking [2] H802A XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 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 HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT Pin Descriptions Pin Number 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, 7, 8 ACG1, ACG2, ACG3 External capacitor to ground is required. Select value for lowest frequency of operation. Place capacitor as close to pins as possible. 6, 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. Interface Schematic Application Circuit 5 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 HMC802ALP3E v01.0316 20 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz ATTENUATORS - DIGITAL - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC802ALP3 [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 - C6 330 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC802ALP3E 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 Analog Devices Inc. upon request. [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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