HMC574AMS8E

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GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH

DC - 3 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC574AMS8E is ideal for: Low Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB
SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

• Cellular/3G Infrastructure High Third Order Intercept: +63 dBm

• Private Mobile Radio Handsets Isolation: 30 dB
• WLAN, WiMAX & WiBro Single Positive Supply: +3 to +8V
• Automotive Telematics SMT Package: MSOP8
• Test Equipment

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC574AMS8E is low-cost SPDT switch
in 8-lead MSOP packages for use in transmit/
receive applications which requires very low
distortion at high incident power levels. The
device can control signals from DC to 3 GHz and
is especially suited for Cellular/3G infrastructure,
WiMAX and WiBro applications with only 0.3 dB
typical insertion loss. The design provides 5 watt
power handling performance and +63 dBm third
order intercept at +8 Volt bias. RF1 and RF2 are
reflective shorts when “Off”.

Electrical Specifications,
TA = +25° C, Vctl = 0/+5 Vdc, Vdd = +5 Vdc (Unless Otherwise Stated), 50 Ohm System
Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
DC - 1.0 GHz 0.25 0.5 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz 0.3 0.6 dB
Insertion Loss
DC - 2.5 GHz 0.4 0.7 dB
DC - 3.0 GHz 0.5 0.8 dB
DC - 1.0 GHz 26 30 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz 24 28 dB
Isolation
DC - 2.5 GHz 21 25 dB
DC - 3.0 GHz 16 20 dB
DC - 1.0 GHz 35 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz 30 dB
Return Loss
DC - 2.5 GHz 25 dB
DC - 3.0 GHz 22 dB
Vctl = 0/+3V 31 34 dBm
Input Power for 1dB Compression Vctl = 0/+5V 0.5 - 3.0 GHz 35 38 dBm
Vctl = 0/+8V 37 39 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Vctl = 0/+3V, Ptone = +23 dBm 63 dBm
Ptone = Two-tone Input Power (Each Vctl = 0/+5V, Ptone = +27 dBm 0.5 - 3.0 GHz 63 dBm
Tone) Vctl = 0/+8V, Ptone = +27 dBm 63 dBm
Switching Characteristics DC - 3.0 GHz
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) 40 ns
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 70 ns

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Insertion Loss Isolation Between RFC & RF1/RF2

0 0

SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

INSERTION LOSS (dB)

-0.5 -10

ISOLATION (dB)
-1 -20

-1.5 -30

-2 -40
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25C +85C -40C +25C +85C -40C

RF1 to RF2 Isolation Return Loss

0 0

-10
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)

-20

-30 -20

-40
-30
-50

-60 -40
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

RF1 ON RF2 ON +25C +85C -40C

Input P0.1dB vs. Vdd Input P1dB vs. Vdd

42 42

40 40

38 38
P0.1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)

36 36

34 34

32 32

30 30

28 28

26 26
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+8V +5V +3V +8V +5V +3V

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Input IP3 vs. Input Power @ 900 MHz Input IP3 vs. Input Power @ 1900 MHz
70 70

65 65
SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)

60 60

55 55

50 50

45 45
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
TWO TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) (EACH TONE) TWO TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) (EACH TONE)

+8V +5V +8V +5V

2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz

Input Third Order Intercept
Vdd = +3 Volts
70
0 0

65
-0.2 -20
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

60

HARMONICS (dBc)
IP3 (dBm)

-0.4 -40
55

50 -0.6 -60

45 -0.8 -80

40
-1 -100
0 1 2 3 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
INPUT POWER (dBm)
+8V, Ptone = +27 dBm
+5V, Ptone = +27 dBm
+3V, Ptone = +23 dBm F2 F3

2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz 2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz
Vdd = +5 Volts Vdd = +8 Volts
0 0 0 0

-0.2 -20 -0.2 -20

INSERTION LOSS (dB)

INSERTION LOSS (dB)

HARMONICS (dBc)

HARMONICS (dBc)

-0.4 -40 -0.4 -40

-0.6 -60 -0.6 -60

-0.8 -80 -0.8 -80

-1 -100 -1 -100
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm)

F2 F3 F2 F3

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Input P0.1dB vs. Vdd Input P1dB vs. Vdd

40 40

SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

35 35
P0.1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
30 30

25 25

20 20
0.01 0.1 1 0.01 0.1 1
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+8V +5V +3V +8V +5V +3V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Bias Voltage & Current
Max. Input Power
0.5 - 2.5 GHz 39 dBm Vdd (Vdc) Typical Idd (µA)
Vdd = 0/+8V
Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) -0.2 to +10 Vdc +3 0.5

Control Voltage Range (A & B) -0.2 to +Vdd Vdc +5 1

Channel Temperature 150 °C +8 20

Continuous Pdiss ( T= + 85 °C)

0.775W
(derate 10 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance 83.9 °C/W Control Voltages
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
State Bias Condition
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Low 0 to +0.2 Vdc @ 1 µA Typical
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
High Vdd ± 0.2 Vdc @ 1 µA Typical
DC Blocks are required at ports RFC, RF1 and RF2

Truth Table
Control Input (Vctl) Signal Path State
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS A B RFC to RF1 RFC to RF2
High Low Off On
Low High On Off

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Outline Drawing
SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H574A
HMC574AMS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1 A See truth table and control voltage table.

2 B See truth table and control voltage table.

This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm.

3, 5, 8 RFC, RF1, RF2
Blocking capacitors are required.

4 Vdd Supply Voltage.

6, 7 GND This pin must be connected to RF/DC ground.

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Typical Application Circuit

Notes:

SWITCHES - SPDT T/R - SMT

1. Set logic gate and switch Vdd = +3V to +5V and use HCT series logic
to provide a TTL driver interface.
2. Control inputs A/B can be driven directly with CMOS logic (HC) with
Vdd of +3 to +8 Volts applied to the CMOS logic gates and to pin 4 of
the RF switch.
3. DC Blocking capacitors are required for each RF port as shown.
Capacitor value determines lowest frequency of operation.
4. Highest RF signal power capability is achieved with Vdd set to +8V.
The switch will operate properly (but at lower RF power capability)
at bias voltages down to +3V.

List of Materials for

Evaluation Circuit Board Evaluation PCB
EV1HMC574AMS8 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4 - J7 DC Pin
C1 - C3 100 pF capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 10,000 pF capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
R1, R2 100 Ohm resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC574AMS8E T/R Switch

PCB [2] 104122 Evaluation PCB

[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB

[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

The circuit board used in the application should

be generated with proper RF circuit design tech-
niques. Signal lines at the RF port should have 50
Ohm impedance and the package ground leads
and package bottom should be connected directly
to the ground plane similar to that shown above.
The evaluation circuit board shown above is avail-
able from Analog Devices Inc upon request.

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
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