HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 Typical Applications Features The HMC1010LP4E is ideal for: 1 dB Detection Accuracy to 3.9 GHz * Log -> Root-Mean-Square (RMS) Conversion Input Dynamic Range: -50 dBm to +10 dBm * Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) RF Signal Wave shape & Crest Factor Independent * Transmitter Signal Strength Indication (TSSI) Digitally Programmable Integration Bandwidth * RF Power Amplifier Efficiency Control +5V Operation from -40C to +85C * Receiver Automatic Gain Control Excellent Temperature Stability * Transmitter Power Control Power-Down Mode 24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm Functional Diagram General Description The HMC1010LP4E Power Detector is designed for RF power measurement, and control applications for frequencies up to 3.9 GHz. The detector provides an accurate RMS representation of any RF/IF input signal. The output is a temperature compensated monotonic, representation of real signal power, measured with an input sensing range of 60 dB. Power Detectors - SMT 11 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz The HMC1010LP4E is ideally suited to those wide bandwidth, wide dynamic range applications, requiring repeatable measurement of real signal power, especially where RF/IF wave shape and/or crest factor change with time. The integration bandwidth of the HMC1010LP4E is digitally programmable with the use of input pins SCI14 with a range of more than 4 decades. This allows the user to dynamically set the operation bandwidth providing the capability of handling different types of modulations on the same platform. The HMC1010LP4E features an internal OP-AMP at output stage, which provides for slope & intercept adjustments and enables controller application. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vcc = 5V Parameter Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Units Input Frequency 100 900 1900 2200 2700 3500 3900 MHz Differential Input Configuration [1] 59 64 62 62 59 49 45 dB Dynamic Range (1dB Error) [2] Deviation vs Temperature: (Over full temperature range -40 C to 85 C). Deviation is measured from reference, which is the same WCDMA input at 25 C. [1] Differential Input Interface with 1:1 Balun Transformer (over full input frequency range) 1 dB [2] With WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) 11 - 1 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Electrical Specifications II, TA = +25 C, Vcc = 5V, Sci4 = Sci1 = 0V, Sci3 = Sci2 = 5V, Unless Otherwise Noted Parameter Input Frequency Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Units 100 900 1900 2200 2700 3500 3900 MHz Modulation Deviation (Output deviation from reference, which is measured with CW input at equivalent input signal power) WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) at +25 C 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 dB WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) at +85 C 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 dB WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) at -40 C 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 dB Logarithmic Slope and Intercept [1] Logarithmic Slope 36.4 36.6 37.3 37.8 39 43.3 47.7 mV/dB Logarithmic Intercept -70.1 -69.1 -67.6 -66.3 -63.1 -55 -51 dBm Max. Input Power at 1dB Error 4 10 10 10 6 5 4 dBm Min. Input Power at 1dB Error -55 -54 -52 -52 -49 -44 -41 dBm 11 RMSOUT vs. Pin with Different Modulations @ 1900 MHz [1] RMSOUT Error vs. Pin with Different Modulations @ 1900 MHz [1] 4 4 3.5 2.5 2 ERROR (dB) 3 RMSOUT (V) 3 Ideal CW CDMA2000 4 carriers LTE DOWN WCDMA 4 carriers WCDMA single carrier 2 1.5 1 0 -1 1 -2 0.5 -3 0 -60 CW CDMA2000 4 carriers LTE DOWN WCDMA 4 carriers WCDMA single carrier -4 -50 -40 -30 -20 INPUT POWER (dBm) -10 0 10 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) power detectors - SMT [1] With WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) [1] Data was taken at Sci4=Sci1=0V, Sci3=Sci2=5V, shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 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 11 - 2 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Electrical Specifications III, TA = +25 C, Vcc = 5V, Sci4 = Sci1 = 0V, Sci3 = Sci2 = 5V, Unless Otherwise Noted Parameter Conditions Min Typ. Max Units Differential Input Configuration Input Network Return Loss Input Resistance between IN+ and IN- up to 2.5 GHz [1] > 10 Between pins 3 and 4 150 VDIFFIN = VIN+ - VIN- Input Voltage Range dB 1.6 V RMSOUT Output Output Voltage Range 0.4 to 2.9 V RMSOUT held at VCC/2 8 / -0.524 mA Sci4=Sci3=Sci2=Sci1=0V, Cofs=1nF 17.92 / 1.41 10 6 V/s For control applications with nominal slope/intercept settings 0.4 to 2.9 V 5 M Source/Sink Current Compliance 11 Output Slew Rate (rise / fall) VSET Input (Negative Feedback Terminal) Power Detectors - SMT Input Voltage Range 11 - 3 Input Resistance SCI1-4 Inputs, ENX Logic Input (Power Down Control) Input High Voltage 0.7xVcc V Input Low Voltage 0.3xVcc V Input High Current 1 A Input Low Current 1 A Input Capacitance 0.5 pF Power Supply Supply Voltage 4.5 5 5.5 V Supply Current with no input power 40 mA typical at -40 C, 54.5 mA typical at 85 C 47.5 mA Supply Current with Pin = 0 dBm 42 mA typical at -40 C, 57 mA typical at 85 C 50 mA 5 mA Standby Mode Supply Current [1] Performance of differential input configuration is limited by the balun. Baluns used is M/A-COM ETC1-1-13 specified over 4.5 to 3000 MHz 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 100 MHz [1][2] 4 3 2.8 2 2.4 2 1 2 1 1.6 0 1.6 0 1.2 -1 1.2 -1 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 2.4 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C 0.4 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -2 0.8 -3 0.4 -4 0 -60 10 -4 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 2200 MHz [1][2] 3 2.8 2 2.4 2 1 2 1 1.6 0 1.6 0 1.2 -1 1.2 -1 0.8 -2 0.8 -3 0.4 -4 0 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 2.4 0.4 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -60 4 3 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 2 -2 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C -3 -4 -50 -40 INPUT POWER (dBm) -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 2700 MHz [1][2] RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 3500 MHz [1][2] 3 2.8 2 2.4 2 1 2 1 1.6 0 1.6 0 1.2 -1 1.2 -1 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 2.4 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C 0.4 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 INPUT POWER (dBm) -10 0 -2 0.8 -3 0.4 -4 0 10 -60 4 3 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 2 ERROR (dB) 0.8 RMSOUT (V) 3.2 ERROR (dB) 4 3.2 2.8 ERROR (dB) Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C RMSOUT (V) 3.2 ERROR (dB) 4 3.2 2.8 11 -3 INPUT POWER (dBm) RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 1900 MHz [1][2] RMSOUT (V) -2 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C INPUT POWER (dBm) RMSOUT (V) 2 ERROR (dB) 0.8 3 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C power detectors - SMT 2.8 RMSOUT (V) 3.2 ERROR (dB) 4 3.2 RMSOUT (V) RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 900 MHz [1][2] -2 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C -3 -4 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Data was taken at Sci4=Sci1=0V, Sci3=Sci2=5V, shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 [2] WCDMA 4 carriers input waveform 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 11 - 4 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Intercept vs. Frequency [1][2] RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin @ 3900 MHz [1][2] 2.8 ERR +25 C ERR +85 C ERR -40 C 3 -45 2 -50 2 1 1.6 0 1.2 -1 0.8 11 -40 Ideal LOGOUT +25 C LOGOUT +85 C LOGOUT -40 C 0.4 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -2 ERROR (dB) RMSOUT (V) 2.4 4 INTERCEPT (dBm) 3.2 +25C +85C -40C -55 -60 -65 -70 -3 -75 -4 -80 10 0 500 1000 3 55 2.5 +25C +85C -40C RMSOUT (V) SLOPE (mV/dB) 60 50 45 40 35 30 3500 4000 0 10 RMSOUT vs. Pin with WCDMA 4 Carrier @ +25 C [1] Slope vs. Frequency [1][2] 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 0 4000 -70 -60 -50 4 3 3 2 2 ERROR (dB) 4 1 0 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -2 -3 -4 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 INPUT POWER (dBm) -30 -20 -10 RMSOUT Error vs. Pin with WCDMA 4 Carrier @ +85 C wrt +25 C Response [1] RMSOUT Error vs. Pin with WCDMA 4 Carrier @ +25 C [1] -1 -40 INPUT POWER (dBm) FREQUENCY (MHz) ERROR (dB) Power Detectors - SMT INPUT POWER (dBm) 1500 2000 2500 3000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 1 0 -1 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -2 -3 0 10 -4 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Data was taken at Sci4=Sci1=0V, Sci3=Sci2=5V, shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 [2] WCDMA 4 carriers input waveform 11 - 5 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz RMSOUT Error vs. Pin with WCDMA 4 Carrier @ -40 C wrt +25 C Response [1] RMSOUT vs. Pin with CW @ +25 C [1] 3 4 3 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz 2.5 RMSOUT (V) 1 0 -1 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -2 -3 -4 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 -70 10 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 RMSOUT Error vs. Pin with CW @ +25 C [1] RMSOUT vs. Pin w/ CW & WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) @ 1900 MHz & +25 C [1] 4 3 3 2.5 RMSOUT (V) ERROR (dB) 2 1 0 -1 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -2 -3 -4 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 2 1.5 1 CW WCDMA 0.5 0 0 10 -70 -60 -50 Reading Error for WCDMA 4 Carrier wrt CW Response @ +25 C [1] -30 -20 -10 0 10 RMSOUT vs. Pin w/ CW & WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) @ 1900 MHz & +85 C [1] 3 1 0.8 2.5 0.6 RMSOUT (V) 0.4 ERROR (dB) -40 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) 0.2 0 -0.2 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1 -70 11 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) power detectors - SMT ERROR (dB) 2 2 1.5 1 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 INPUT POWER (dBm) CW WCDMA 0.5 -10 0 10 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Data was taken at Sci4=Sci1=0V, Sci3=Sci2=5V, shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 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 11 - 6 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Reading Error for WCDMA 4 Carrier wrt CW Response @ +85 C [1] RMSOUT vs. Pin w/ CW & WCDMA 4 Carrier (TM1-64 DPCH) @ 1900 MHz & -40 C [1] 3 1 0.8 2.5 0.6 0.2 0 -0.2 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -0.4 -0.6 11 -0.8 -1 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 CW WCDMA 2 RMSOUT (V) ERROR (dB) 0.4 1.5 1 0.5 -10 0 0 10 -70 -60 -50 -40 0 10 25 3 1 0.8 RMSOUT 2.5 0.6 RMSOUT (V) 0.4 ERROR (dB) -10 0.2 0 -0.2 100 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 2700 MHz 3500 MHz 3900 MHz -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -20 dBm 0 dBm 2 0 15 10 1.5 5 1 RF OFF 0.5 -10 20 RF ON RF OFF RF ENABLE 0 -5 0 10 -2 INPUT POWER (dBm) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 TIME (s) Typical Supply Current vs. Pin, Vcc = 5V SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 60 55 50 +25 C +85 C -40 C 45 40 35 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] Data was taken at Sci4=Sci1=0V, Sci3=Sci2=5V, shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 11 - 7 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 RF ENABLE VOLTAGE (V) Power Detectors - SMT -20 Output Response with SCI = 0000 @ 1900 MHz Reading Error for WCDMA 4 Carrier wrt CW Response @ -40 C [1] -1 -70 -30 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Output Ripple & Rise/Fall Time vs. Integration Setting [Sci4,Sci3,Sci2,Sci1] in Decimal Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Ripple with WCDMA4TM Ripple with WCDMA1TM Ripple with 8 Tone (1kHz seperation) Ripple with 8 Tone (10kHz seperation) Output Ripple Peak-Peak (mV) 1500 -10 -15 -20 Defined in large part by balun: M/A-Com balun #ETC1-1-113; 4.5 MHz to 3000 MHz -25 -30 0 1 2 3 4 6 1200 1000 900 100 600 10 Rise Time Fall Time 300 1 0.1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 Integration Setting (in Decimal) power detectors - SMT FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 10000 Rise Time & Fall Time (us) RETURN LOSS (dB) -5 -35 100000 1800 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 11 - 8 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Power Detectors - SMT 11 Supply Voltage (Vcc) 5.6V RF Input Power 16 dBm Differential Input Voltage 1.6 Vp-p Channel / Junction Temperature 125 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85C) (Derate 34.87 mW/C above 85C) 1.39 W Thermal Resistance (Rth) (junction to ground paddle) 28.68 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 HMC APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC1010LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 [2] Package Marking [1] H1010 XXXX [1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C 11 - 9 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1, 16, 21, 23 Vcc Power Supply. Connect supply voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. 2, 5, 6, 8, 11 - 13, 22, 24 Package Base GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must be connected to RF/DC ground. 3, 4 IN+, IN- RF input pins. Connect RF to IN+ and IN- through a 1:1 balun 7 ENX Disable pin. Connect to GND for normal operation. Applying voltage V>0.8xVcc will initiate power saving mode Interface Schematic 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 11 power detectors - SMT Pin Number 11 - 10 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Pin Descriptions (Continued) Pin Number Function Description 9, 10 COFSA, COFSB High pass filter capacitor input. Connect a capacitor between COFSA and COFSB to determine 3 dB point of input signal high-pass filter. 14 VSET Setpoint input for controller mode. Allows change of output slope resulting in output power leveling. 15 RMSOUT Logarithmic output that provides an indication of mean square input power. SCI1 - SCI4 Digitally Programmable Integration Bandwidth Control. Input pins that control the internal integration time constant for RMS calculation. SCI4 is the most significant bit. Set V>0.8xVcc to enable and V<0.2xVcc to disable (active high). Shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 (1101, 1110 and 1111 SCI settings are forbidden states). Each step changes the integration time by 1 octave. Interface Schematic Power Detectors - SMT 11 11 - 11 17 - 20 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Application Circuit - Differential Configuration power detectors - SMT 11 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 11 - 12 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Evaluation PCB - Differential Configuration Power Detectors - SMT 11 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 128694 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PC Mount SMA Connector TP1 - TP9 DC Pin C1, C10, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3, C4, C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2, C5, C11, C17 100 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. R1 68 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R2, R12 - R15 10 k Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R3, R9, R10 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R6, R7 4.7 k Resistor, 0402 Pkg. T1 1:1 Balun, M/A-COM ETC1-1-13 U1 HMC1010LP4E RMS Power Detector PCB [2] 128691 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 Hittite upon request. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 11 - 13 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Application Circuit - Single-Ended Configuration, 900 MHz Tune Note: For the values of C3, C4, R4, R10, R11, L1, refer to Single-Ended Input Interface in Application Information 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 power detectors - SMT 11 11 - 14 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Evaluation PCB - Single-Ended Configuration, 900 MHz Tune Power Detectors - SMT 11 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 130436 [1] Item Description J1, J2 SMA Connector TP1 - TP9 DC Pin C1, C3, C10, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2, C5, C11, C17 100 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 5.6 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. R2, R12 - R15 10 k Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R3, R5, R9, R10 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R4 27 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R6, R7 4.7 k Resistor, 0402 Pkg. R11 82 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. L1 6.8 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC1010LP4E RMS Power Detector PCB [3] 128683 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 Hittite upon request. Board is configured with single-ended interface suitable for input signal frequencies at 900 MHz. Refer to section on tuning single-ended interface in application information for operating with signals at other frequencies. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 11 - 15 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Application Information Principle of Operation RMSOUT vs. PIN 4 IDEAL MEASURED PIN = RMSOUT / [log-slope] + [log-intercept], dBm RMSOUT (V) 3 2 1 0 -65 -45 -25 -5 15 INPUT POWER (dBm) Monolithic true-RMS detectors are in-effect analog calculators, calculating the RMS value of the input signal, unlike other types of power detectors which are designed to respond to the RF signal envelope. At the core of an RMS detector is a full-wave rectifier, log/antilog circuit, and an integrator. The RMS output signal is directly proportional to the logarithm of the time-average of VIN2. The bias block also contains temperature compensation circuits which stabilize output accuracy over the entire operating temperature range. The DC offset cancellation circuit actively cancels internal offsets so that even very small input signals can be measured accurately. power detectors - SMT 11 Configuration For The Typical Application The RF input can be connected in differential configuration, or single-ended configuration: see "RF Input Interface" section for details on input configuration. The RMS output signal is typically connected to VSET, through a resistive network providing a Pin -> RMSOUT transfer characteristic slope of 36.6mV/dBm ( at 900 MHz), however the RMS output can be re-scaled to "magnify" a specific portion of the input sensing range, and to fully utilize the dynamic range of the RMS output. Refer to the section under the "log-slope and intercept" heading for details. Due to part-to-part variations in log-slope and log-intercept, a system-level calibration is recommended to satisfy absolute accuracy requirements: refer to the "System Calibration" section for more details. 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 11 - 16 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz RF Input Interface The IN+ and IN- pins are differential RF inputs, which can be externally configured with differential or single-ended input. Power match components are placed at these input terminals, along with DC blocking capacitors. The coupling capacitor values also set the lower spectral boundary of the input signal bandwidth. Differential (Diff) Input Interface: The value of R1 depends on the balun used; if the balun is 50 on both sides of the SE-Diff conversion, then R1 = (150 * RM)/ (150 - RM) , where 11 RM = the desired power match impedance in ohms For RM = 50, R1 = 75 68 Power Detectors - SMT Single-Ended (SE) Input Interface: Tuned SE-interface for signal frequency = 900 MHz Use R4 = 27, R11 = 82, C3 = 100 pF, L1=6.8nH, C4=5.6pF, R10 = 0. Refer to application circuit for single-ended configuration on page 11-14. RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin Using Tuned SE-Interface: 900 100 MHz [1] 4 3.2 2.8 2.4 2 2 1 1.6 0 1.2 -1 -2 0.8 LOGOUT 800MHz LOGOUT 900MHz LOGOUT 1000MHz 0.4 -3 -4 0 -60 ERROR (dB) RMSOUT (V) 3 ERR 800MHz ERR 900MHz ERR 1000MHz -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) [1] CW input waveform. 11 - 17 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Tuned SE-interface for signal frequency = 2100 MHz Use R4 = 27, R11 = 82, C3 = 100 pF, L1=2.4nH, C4=2pF, R10 = 0. Refer to application circuit for single-ended configuration on page 11-14. RMSOUT & Error vs. Pin Using Tuned SE-Interface: 2100 100 MHz [1] 4 3.2 2.4 2 2 1 1.6 0 1.2 -1 ERROR (dB) RMSOUT (V) 3 ERR 2000MHz ERR 2100MHz ERR 2200MHz 11 -2 0.8 LOGOUT 2000MHz LOGOUT 2100MHz LOGOUT 2200MHz 0.4 -3 -4 0 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) Please contact Hittite Customer Support for single-ended tuning for other signal frequencies. A DC bias (Vcc-1.2V) is present on the IN+ and IN- pins, and should not be overridden RMS Output Interface and Transient Response The HMC1010LP4 features digital input pins (SCI1-SCI4) that control the internal integration time constant. Output transient response is determined by the digital integration controls, and output load conditions. Shortest integration time is for SCI=0000, allowed longest integration time is for SCI=1100 (1101, 1110 and 1111 SCI settings are forbidden states). Using larger values of SCI will narrow the operating bandwidth of the integrator, resulting in a longer averaging timeinterval and a more filtered output signal; however it will also slow the power detector's transient response. A larger SCI value favors output accuracy over speed. For the fastest possible transient settling times set SCI to 0000. This configuration will operate the integrator at its widest possible bandwidth, resulting in short averaging time-interval and an output signal with little filtering. Most applications will choose a SCI setting that maintains balance between speed and accuracy. Furthermore, error performance over modulation bandwidth is dependent on the SCI setting. For example modulations with relatively low frequency components and high crest factors may require higher SCI (integration) settings. power detectors - SMT 2.8 Table 1: Transient Response vs. SCI Setting[2]: RMSOUT Rise-Time 10% -> 90% (s) RMSOUT Rise Settling Time (s)[3] RMSOUT Fall-time 100% -> 10% (s) Pin = 0 dBm SCI4,3,2,1 Pin = 0 dBm Pin = -20 dBm Pin = -40 dBm Pin = 0 dBm Pin = -20 dBm Pin = -40 dBm Pin = -20 dBm Pin = -40 dBm 0000 0.062 0.038 0.034 0.504 0.546 0.422 1.73 1.73 1.79 0010 0.06 0.045 0.18 0.63 0.63 0.495 5.55 5.55 5.85 0100 0.08 0.06 1.6 2.8 2.65 2.5 22.4 22.3 23.6 0110 1.6 4 7.7 10.5 11 10 93.5 91 96 1000 7 17 31 40 45 45 378 372 386 1010 30 70 138 170 184 182 1510 1510 1590 1100 120 300 580 630 770 780 6400 6400 6600 [1] CW input waveform. [2] Input signal is 1900 MHz CW-tone switched on and off [3] Measured from RF switching edge to 1dB (input referred) settling of RMSOUT. 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 11 - 18 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Rise Time[1] vs. SCI Setting over Input Power Rise Settling Time [2] vs. SCI Setting over Input Power 10000 100000 -40 dBm -20 dBm 0 dBm 10 1 1000 100 10 1 0.01 0.1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 INTEGRATION SETTING (IN DECIMAL) 11 0 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 INTEGRATION SETTING (IN DECIMAL) Fall Time [3] vs. SCI Setting over Input Power For increased load drive capability, consider a buffer amplifier on the RMS output. Using an integrating amplifier on the RMS output allows for an alternative treatment for faster settling times. An external amplifier optimized for transient settling can also provide additional RMS filtering, when operating HMC1010LP4E with a lower SCI value. 100000 -40 dBm -20 dBm 0 dBm 10000 FALL TIME (us) 1000 100 Following figures show how the peak-to-peak ripple decreases with higher SCI settings along with the RF pulse response over different modulations. 10 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 INTEGRATION SETTING (IN DECIMAL) Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WiMAX OFDM Advanced 802.16 @ SCI = 0100 100 2 100 2 80 1.8 80 1.6 60 1.6 60 1.4 40 RF INPUT 1.2 20 0 1 0.8 -20 0.6 -40 RMSOUT 0.4 -60 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0100 0.2 1.4 -80 -100 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 TIME (us) RF INPUT 1.2 40 20 0 1 -20 0.8 0.6 -40 RMSOUT 0.4 -60 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0101 0.2 -80 -100 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 TIME (us) [1] Measured from 10% to 90% [2] Measured from RF switching edge to 1dB (input referred) settling of RMSOUT. [3] Measured from 100% to 10% 11 - 19 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 RF INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) 1.8 RF INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) RMSOUT (V) Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WiMAX OFDM Advanced 802.16 @ SCI = 0101 RMSOUT (V) Power Detectors - SMT 100 0.1 11 -40 dBm -20 dBm 0 dBm 10000 RISE TIME (us) RISE TIME (us) 1000 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WiBRO @ SCI = 0100 Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WiBRO @ SCI = 0110 1.6 1.6 60 1.4 40 RF INPUT 1.2 20 0 1 0.8 -20 0.6 -40 RMSOUT -60 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0100 0.2 1.4 RMSOUT (V) RMSOUT (V) 80 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 0 1 -20 -40 RMSOUT -80 -100 0 5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 TIME (ms) TIME (ms) Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz LTE Downlink @ SCI = 0100 Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz LTE Downlink @ SCI = 0110 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 RMSOUT (V) 2 1.2 1 0.8 0.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.4 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0100 0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0110 0.2 1.6 1.8 0 2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 TIME (ms) 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 TIME (ms) Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WCDMA @ SCI = 0011 11 5 0.6 0.6 Residual Ripple for 2.6 GHz WCDMA @ SCI = 0100 2 2 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 RMSOUT (V) RMSOUT (V) -60 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0110 0.2 2 0 20 0.8 0.4 -100 0 1.2 0.6 -80 40 RF INPUT RF INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) 1.8 60 RF INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) 1.8 0.4 RMSOUT (V) 100 2 80 power detectors - SMT 100 2 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.4 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0011 0.2 SCI = 0000 SCI = 0100 0.2 0 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 TIME (us) 350 400 450 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 TIME (us) 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 11 - 20 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz LOG-Slope and Intercept The HMC1010LP4 provides for an adjustment of output scale with the use of an integrated operational amplifier. Logslope and intercept can be adjusted to "magnify" a specific portion of the input sensing range, and to fully utilize the dynamic range of the RMS output. A log-slope of 37.3 mV/dB (@1900 MHz) is set by connecting RMS Output to VSET through resistor network for = 1 (see application schematic). The log-slope is adjusted by applying the appropriate resistors on the RMS and VSET pins. Log-intercept is adjusted by applying a DC voltage to the VSET pin. Power Detectors - SMT 11 11 - 21 Optimized slope = * log-slope Optimized intercept = log-intercept - (RFBK /RSET) * VBLINE = RFBK RFBK // RSHUNT // RSET When RFBK=0 to set RMSOUT=VSET, then =1/2 If RSET is not populated, then = 1/2 * (RFBK/ (RFBK // RSHUNT)) and intercept is at nominal value. Example: The logarithmic slope can be simply increased by choosing appropriate RFBK and RSHUNT values while not populating the RSET resistor on the evaluation board to keep the intercept at nominal value. Setting RFBK =4.7K and RSHUNT = 2.2K results in an optimized slope of: Optimized Slope = * log_slope = 1.57* 37.3mV / dB Optimized Slope = 58 mV / dB 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Slope Adjustment 4.5 4 High Slope Nominal 3 2.5 2 Slope = 58 mV/dB Rset = open Rfbk = 4.7 Kohm Rshunt = 2.2 Kohm 1.5 0.5 0 -70 11 Slope = 37.3 mV/dB Rset = open Rfbk = 4.7 Kohm Rshunt = 4.7 Kohm 1 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) Example: The logarithmic intercept can also be adjusted by choosing appropriate RFBK, RSHUNT, and RSET values. Setting RFBK = 4.7K, RSHUNT =2.2K, and RSET = 24K results in an optimized slope of: Optimized Slope = * log_slope = 1.67 * 37.3 mV / dB Optimized Slope = 62 mV / dB Optimized Intercept = log_intercept -(RFBK/RSET)*VBLINE Optimized Intercept = log_intercept - 0.196 * VBLINE Intercept Adjustment 4.5 4 RMSOUT (V) 3.5 Rset = 24 Kohm Rfbk = 4.7 Kohm Rshunt = 2.2 Kohm 3 2.5 2 VBLINE = -3.2 V VBLINE = -1.6 V VBLINE = -0.8 V VBLINE = 0V VBLINE = +0.8 V VBLINE = +1.6 V VBLINE = +3.2 V 1.5 1 0.5 0 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 power detectors - SMT RMSOUT (V) 3.5 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) 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 11 - 22 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz DC Offset Compensation Loop Internal DC offsets, which are input signal dependant, require continuous cancellation. Offset cancellation is a critical function needed for maintenance of measurement accuracy and sensitivity. The DC offset cancellation loop performs this function, and its response is largely defined by the capacitance (COFS) connected between COFSA, COFSB pins. COFS sets the loop bandwidth of the DC offset compensations. Higher COFS values are required for measuring lower RF frequencies. The optimal loop bandwidth setting will allow internal offsets to be cancelled at a minimally acceptable speed. DC Offset Cancellation Loop For example: loop bandwidth for DC cancellation with COFS = 1nF, bandwidth is ~62 kHz Standby Mode The ENX can be used to force the power detector into a low-power standby mode. As ENX is deactivated, power is restored to all of the circuits. There is no memory of previous conditions. Coming-out of stand-by, internal integration and COFS capacitors will require recharging, so if large SCI values have been chosen, the wake-up time will be lengthened. Modulation Performance - Crest factor performance The HMC1010LP4E can detect modulated signals with very high crest factors accurately. For example, up to 2.7 GHz, a modulated RF signal with a crest factor of 15 dB can be detected with 0.2 dB error. RMSOUT Error vs. Crest Factor over Frequency 1 0.8 RMSOUT ERROR (dB) Power Detectors - SMT 11 Bandwidth , Hz 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 -0.2 -0.4 900 MHz error from CW (-22 dBm) 1900 MHz error from CW (-22 dBm) 2700 MHz error from CW (-22 dBm) 3900 MHz error from CW (-22 dBm) -0.6 -0.8 -1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CREST FACTOR (dB) System Calibration Due to part-to-part variations in log-slope and log-intercept, a system-level calibration is recommended to satisfy absolute accuracy requirements. When performing this calibration, choose at least two test points: near the top end and bottom-end of the measurement range. It is best to measure the calibration points in the regions (of frequency and amplitude) where accuracy is most important. Derive the log-slope and log-intercept, and store them in nonvolatile memory. For example if the following two calibration points were measured at 2.2 GHz: With RMSOUT = 2.321V at Pin= -5 dBm, and RMSOUT = 0.809V at Pin= -45 dBm slope calibration constant = SCC SCC = (-45+5)/(0.809-2.321) = 26.45 dB/V intercept calibration constant = ICC ICC = Pin - SCC*RMSOUT = -5 - 26.45 * 2.321 = -66.39 dBm 11 - 23 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 HMC1010LP4E v03.0511 RMS POWER DETECTOR DC - 3.9 GHz Now performing a power measurement at -25 dBm: RMSOUT measures 1.559V [Measured Pin] = [Measured RMSOUT]*SCC + ICC [Measured Pin] = 1.559*26.45 - 66.39 = -25.155 dBm An error of only 0.155 dB Factory system calibration measurements should be made using an input signal representative of the application. If the power detector will operate over a wide range of frequencies, choose a central frequency for calibration. Layout Considerations * Mount RF input coupling capacitors close to the IN+ and IN- pins. * Solder the heat slug on the package underside to a grounded island which can draw heat away from the die with low thermal impedance. The grounded island should be at RF ground potential. * Connect power detector ground to the RF ground plane, and mount the supply decoupling capacitors close 11 Definitions * Log-slope: slope of PIN -> RMSOUT transfer characteristic. In units of mV/dB * Log-intercept: x-axis intercept of PIN -> RMSOUT transfer characteristic. In units of dBm. * RMS Output Error: The difference between the measured PIN and actual PIN using a line of best fit. [measured_PIN] = [measured_ RMSOUT] / [best-fit-slope] + [best-fit-intercept], dBm * Input Dynamic Range: the range of average input power for which there is a corresponding RMS output voltage with "RMS Output Error" falling within a specific error tolerance. * Crest Factor: Peak power to average power ratio for time-varying signals. 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 power detectors - SMT to the supply pins. 11 - 24