HMC574MS8 / 574MS8E

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GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 3 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC574MS8 / HMC574MS8E is ideal for: Low Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB
• Cellular/3G Infrastructure High Third Order Intercept: +65 dBm
• Private Mobile Radio Handsets Isolation: 30 dB
• WLAN, WiMAX & WiBro Single Positive Supply: +3 to +8V
• Automotive Telematics SMT Package: MSOP8

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• Test Equipment Included in the HMC-DK005 Designer’s Kit

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC574MS8 & HMC574MS8E are low-cost

10 SPDT switches in 8-lead MSOP packages for use

in transmit/receive applications which require very

LE low distortion at high incident power levels. The

device can control signals from DC to 3 GHz and
SWITCHES - SMT

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 +65 dBm third
order intercept at +8 Volt bias. RF1 and RF2 are
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reflective shorts when “Off”.
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Electrical Specifi cations,

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
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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 25 dB
Return Loss
DC - 2.5 GHz 18 dB
DC - 3.0 GHz 16 dB
Vctl = 0/+3V 33 36 dBm
Input Power for 1dB Compression Vctl = 0/+5V 0.5 - 3.0 GHz 35 38 dBm
Vctl = 0/+8V 37 39 dBm
Vctl = 0/+3V 55 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept
Vctl = 0/+5V 0.5 - 3.0 GHz 63 dBm
(Two-tone Input Power = +27 dBm Each Tone)
Vctl = 0/+8V 65 dBm
Switching Characteristics DC - 3.0 GHz
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) 80 ns
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 120 ns

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GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 3 GHz

Insertion Loss Isolation Between RFC & RF1/RF2

0 0

+25C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

-0.5 -10 +85C

ISOLATION (dB)
-40C

-1 -20

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+25C
-1.5 +85C -30
-40C

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

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RF1 to RF2 Isolation LE Return Loss

SWITCHES - SMT
0 0

-10 RF1 ON +25C

RF2 ON -10
RETURN LOSS (dB)

+85C
ISOLATION (dB)

-40C

-20
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-20
-30

-30
-40

-50 -40
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input P0.1dB vs. Vdd Input P1dB vs. Vdd

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42 42

40 40

38 38
P0.1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)

36 36

34 34

32 32
+8V
+5V
30 30 +3V
+8V
+5V
28 +3V 28

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

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DC - 3 GHz

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

65 65
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)
60 60

+8V +8V
55 55
+5V +5V

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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)

10
Input Third Order Intercept LE 2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz
Vdd = +3 Volts
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70 0 0

65
-0.2 -20
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

HARMONICS (dBc)
60
IP3 (dBm)

-0.4 -40
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55
-0.6 -60
50 +8V
+5V
+3V -0.8 -80
45 F2
F3

40 -1 -100
0 1 2 3 4 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
FREQUENCY (GHz) INPUT POWER (dBm)
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2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz 2nd & 3rd Harmonics @ 900 MHz
Vdd = +5 Volts Vdd = +8 Volts
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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

F2 F2
F3 F3

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

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10 - 352 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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DC - 3 GHz

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

40 40

35 35
P0.1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
+8V
30 30 +5V
+3V

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+8V
25 +5V 25
+3V

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

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Absolute Maximum Ratings LE Bias Voltage & Current

SWITCHES - SMT
Max. Input Power Vdd (Vdc) Typical Idd (μA)
0.5 - 2.5 GHz 39 dBm
Vdd = 0/+8V
+3 2
Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) -0.2 to +10 Vdc
+5 10
Control Voltage Range (A & B) -0.2 to +Vdd Vdc
+8 40
Hot Switching Power Level
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39 dBm
Vdd = +8V
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Control Voltages
Continuous Pdiss ( T= + 85 °C)
0.65W
(derate 10 mW/°C above 85 °C) State Bias Condition
Thermal Resistance 100 °C/W Low 0 to +0.2 Vdc @ 10 μA Typical
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C High Vdd ± 0.2 Vdc @ 10 μA Typical
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
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ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A

DC Blocks are required at ports RFC, RF1 and RF2
Truth Table
Control Input (Vctl) Signal Path State
A B RFC to RF1 RFC to RF2
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High Low Off On

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Low High On Off
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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DC - 3 GHz

Outline Drawing

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10
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SWITCHES - SMT

NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
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4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
[1] H574
HMC574MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1
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[2] H574
HMC574MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
10 - 354 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 3 GHz

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.

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4 Vdd Supply Voltage.

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

10
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SWITCHES - SMT
Typical Application Circuit
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Notes:

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.

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GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 3 GHz

Evaluation Circuit Board

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SWITCHES - SMT

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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104124 [1]

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Item Description The circuit board used in the final application should
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector be generated with proper RF circuit design tech-
J4 - J7 DC Pin niques. Signal lines at the RF port should have 50
C1 - C3 100 pF capacitor, 0402 Pkg. ohm impedance and the package ground leads and
C4 10,000 pF capacitor, 0603 Pkg. package bottom should be connected directly to the
R1, R2 100 Ohm resistor, 0402 Pkg.
ground plane similar to that shown above. The eval-
U1 HMC574MS8 / HMC574MS8E T/R Switch
uation circuit board shown above is available from
PCB [2] 104122 Evaluation PCB
Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
10 - 356 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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 HMC574MS8 / 574MS8E
v02.0308
GaAs MMIC 5 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 3 GHz

Notes:

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10
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SWITCHES - SMT
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B
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 10 - 357
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