124695-HMC742HFLP5E - Analog Devices Inc

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HMC742HFLP5E

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Functional Diagram

Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, 50 Ohm System Vdd = +5V, Vs= +5V

The HMC742HFLP5E is ideal for:

• Cellular/3G Infrastructure

• WiBro / WiMAX / 4G

• Microwave Radio & VSAT

• Test Equipment and Sensors

• IF & RF Applications

-19 to 12.5 dB Gain Control in 0.5 dB Steps

Power-up State Selection

High Output IP3: +39 dBm

TTL/CMOS Compatible

Serial, Parallel, or latched Parallel Control

±0.25 dB Typical Gain Step Error

Single +5V Supply

32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm2

The HMC742HFLP5E is a digitally controlled variable

gain amplier which operates from 0.5 GHz to 4

GHz, and can be programmed to provide from -19

dB attenuation, to 12.5 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps.

The HMC742HFLP5E delivers noise gure of 4 dB

in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to

+39 dBm in any state. The dual mode gain control

interface accepts either a three-wire serial input or a 6

bit parallel word. The HMC742HFLP5E also features a

user selectable power up state and a serial output for

cascading other serially controlled Hittite components.

The HMC742HFLP5E is housed in an RoHS compliant

5x5 mm QFN leadless package, and requires minimal

external components.

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units

Frequency Range 500 - 2700 2700-4000 MHz

Gain (Maximum Gain State) 12.5 9dB

Gain Control Range 31.5 31.5 dB

Input Return Loss 14 12 dB

Output Return Loss 10 12 dB

Gain Accuracy: (Referenced to Maximum Gain State)

All Gain States ± (0.3 + 4% of relative gain setting) Max dB

Output Power for 1 dB Compression 21 22 dBm

Output Third Order Intercept Point

(Two-Tone Output Power= 12 dBm Each Tone) 39 38 dBm

Noise Figure (Max Gain State) 44.5 dB

Switching Characteristics tRISE, tFall (10 / 90% RF) 30

tON, tOFF (Latch Enable to 10 / 90% RF)

Supply Current (Amplier) 130 150 175 130 150 175 mA

Supply Current (Controller) Idd 0.12 0.25 0.12 0.25 mA

Typical Applications Features

General Description

0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL

VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 4 GHz

Designer’s Kit

Available

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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

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For price, delivery and to place orders: 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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Maximum Gain vs. Frequency

Input Return Loss Output Return Loss

Relative Gain Setting

(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)

Bit Error vs. Frequency Bit Error vs. Attenuation State

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

GAIN (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

RELATIVE GAIN (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

31.5dB

16dB

8dB

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

RETURN LOSS (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0dB

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

RETURN LOSS (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

-2

-1

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

BIT ERROR (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

31.5dB 16dB

-1.5

-1

-0.5

0.5

1.5

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32

BIT ERROR (dB)

ATTENUATION STATE (dB)

0.7 GHz

2.0 GHz

4.0 GHz

3.0 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

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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

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Relative Phase vs. Frequency

(Referenced to Maximum Gain State) Step Attenuation vs. Attenuation State

Output P1dB vs. Temperature

Psat vs. Temperature Output IP3 vs. Temperature

Noise Figure vs. Frequency [1]

[1] Max Gain State

-30

-20

-10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

RELATIVE PHASE (DEG)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

31.5dB 16dB

8dB

-0.5

0.5

1.5

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32

0.7 GHz

2.0 GHz

3.0 GHz

4.0 GHz

STEP ATTENUATION (dB)

ATTENUATION STATE (dB)

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

P1dB (dBm)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

Psat (dBm)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

IP3 (dBm)

FREQUENCY (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

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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

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Serial Control Interface

Parallel Mode

(Direct Parallel Mode & Latched Parallel Mode)

The HMC742HFLP5E contains a 3-wire SPI compatible digital interface (SERIN, CLK, LE). The serial control interrface

is activated when P/S is kept high. The 6-bit serial word must be loaded MSB rst. The positive-edge sensitive CLK

and LE requires clean transitions. If mechanical switches are used, sufficient debouncing should be provided. When

LE is high, 6-bit data in the serial input register is transferred to the attenuator. When LE is high CLK is masked to

prevent data transition during output loading.

When P/S is low, 3-wire SPI interface inputs (SERIN, CLK, LE) are disabled and the input register is loaded with

parallel digital inputs (D0-D5). When LE is high, 6-bit parallel data changes the state of the part per truth table.

For all modes of operations, the DVGA state will stay constant while LE is kept low.

Note: The parallel mode is enabled when P/S is set to low.

Direct Parallel Mode - The attenuation state is changed by the control voltage inputs D0-D5 directly. The LE (Latch

Enable) must be at a logic high at all times to control the attenuator in this manner.

Latched Parallel Mode - The attenuation state is selected using the control voltage inputs D0-D5 and set while the

LE is in the Low state. The attenuator will not change state while LE is Low. Once all Control Voltage Inputs are at the

desired states the LE is pulsed. See timing diagram above for reference.

Timing Diagram (Latched Parallel Mode)

Parameter Typ.

Min. serial period, tSCK 100 ns

Control set-up time, tCS 20 ns

Control hold-time, tCH 20 ns

LE setup-time, tLN 10 ns

Min. LE pulse width, tLEW 10 ns

Min LE pulse spacing, tLES 630 ns

Serial clock hold-time from LE, tCKN 10 ns

Hold Time, tPH. 0 ns

Latch Enable Minimum Width, tLEN 10 ns

Setup Time, tPS 2 ns

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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

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF Input Power at Max Gain [1] 17.5 dBm (T = +85 °C)

Digital Inputs (LE, SERIN, CLK, P/S,

DO-D5, PUP1, PUP2) -0.5 to Vdd +0.5V

Controller Bias Voltage (Vdd) 5.6V

Amplier Bias Voltage (Vcc) 5.5V

Channel Temperature 175 °C

Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)

(derate 13.3 mW/°C above 85 °C) [2] 1.2 W

Thermal Resistance [3] 75.6 °C/W

Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C

Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C

ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A

[1] The maximum RF input power increases by the same amount

the gain is reduced. The maximum input power at any state is no

more than 28 dBm.

[2] This value does not include the RF power dissipation in the

attenuator. The loss in the attenuator depends on the state of

the attenuator. The loss in the attenuator should be included to

determine the total power dissipation in the part.

[3] This value does not include the RF power dissipation in the

attenuator. The thermal resistance at different states of the

attenuator can be determined based on note [2]

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Bias Voltage

PUP Truth Table

LE PUP1 PUP2 Gain Relative to Maximum

Gain

000 -31.5

010 -24

001 -16

011 Insertion Loss

1X X 0 to -31.5 dB

Note: The logic state of D0 - D5 determines the

power-up state per truth table shown below when LE

is high at power-up.

Power-Up States

Vdd (V) Idd (Typ.) (mA)

+5.0 0.12

Vs (V) Is (mA)

+5.0 150

Control Voltage Input Gain

Relative to

Maximum

Gain

D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

High High High High High High 0 dB

High High High High High Low -0.5 dB

High High High High Low High -1 dB

High High High Low High High -2 dB

High High Low High High High -4 dB

High Low High High High High -8 dB

Low High High High High High -16 dB

Low Low Low Low Low Low -31.5 dB

Any combination of the above states will provide a reduction in

gain approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.

Truth Table

If LE is set to logic LOW at power-up, the logic state of

PUP1 and PUP2 determines the power-up state of the

part per PUP truth table. If the LE is set to logic HIGH

at power-up, the logic state of D0-D5 determines the

power-up state of the part per truth table. The DVGA

latches in the desired power-up state approximately

200 ms after power-up.

Power-On Sequence

The ideal power-up sequence is: GND, Vdd, digital

inputs, RF inputs. The relative order of the digital

inputs are not important as long as they are powered

after Vdd / GND

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Control Voltage Table

State Vdd = +3V Vdd = +5V

Low 0 to 0.5V @ <1 µA 0 to 0.8V @ <1 µA

High 2 to 3V @ <1 µA 2 to 5V @ <1 µA

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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

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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

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Outline Drawing

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.

Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]

HMC742HFLP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H742HF

XXXX

[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C

Package Information

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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

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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1AMPIN

This pin is DC coupled.

An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.

29 AMPOUT RF output and DC bias (Vcc) for the output stage of the

amplier.

2, 3, 13,

28, 30 - 32 GND These pins and package bottom

must be connected to RF/DC ground.

4, 12 ATTIN,

ATTOUT

These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

Blocking capacitors are required. Select value based

on lowest frequency of operation.

5 - 11 N/C No connection

14 SEROUT Serial input data delayed by 6 clock cycles.

15, 16 PUP2, PUP1

18 - 23 D5, D4, D3,

D2, D1, D0

24 P/S

25 CLK

26 SERIN

27 LE

17 Vdd Supply Voltage

Pin Descriptions

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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

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Application Circuit

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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

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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 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 Hit-

tite upon request.

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 124695[1]

Item Description

J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connectors

J3 18 Pin DC Connector

J4 - J6 DC Pin

C1, C6, C8, C9 330pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C7 100pF Capacitor. 0402 Pkg.

C11 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C12 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.

C14 2.2 µF Capacitor, CASE A Pkg.

R1 - R14 100 kOhm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.

R15 0 Ohm Resistor, 1206 Pkg.

L1 47 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.

SW1, SW2 SPDT 4 Position DIP Switch

U1 HMC742HFLP5E Variable Gain Amplier

PCB [2] 116958 Evaluation PCB

[1] Reference this number when ordering evaluation PCB

[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR

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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

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Notes:

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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