HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E

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0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

5 Typical Applications Features

The HMC603QS16 / HMC603QS16E is ideal for: 0.5 dB LSB Steps to 15.5 dB
ATTENUATORS - SMT

• Cellular/3G Infrastructure Single Positive Control Per Bit

• ISM, MMDS ± 0.15 dB Typical Bit Error
• WLAN, WiMAX, & WiBro High Input IP3: +50 dBm
QSOP16 SMT Package

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Functional Diagram General Description
The HMC603QS16 & HMC603QS16E are general
purpose broadband 5-bit positive control GaAs IC
digital attenuators in 16 lead QSOP surface mount

LE plastic packages. Covering 0.7 to 3.8 GHz, the inser-

tion loss is less than 1.9 dB typical. The attenuator
bit values are 0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4 and 8 dB for a total
attenuation of 15.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excel-
lent at ± 0.15 dB typical with an IIP3 of +50 dBm.
Five bit control voltage inputs, toggled between 0
and +3 to +5V, are used to select each attenuation
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state at less than 1 uA each. A single Vdd bias of
+3 to +5V applied through an external 5K Ohm
resistor is required.

Electrical Specifi cations,

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TA = +25° C, Vdd= +3V to +5V & Vctl= 0/Vdd (Unless Otherwise Stated)
Parameter Frequency (GHz) Min. Typical Max. Units
0.7 - 1.4 GHz 1.3 1.6 dB
1.4 - 2.3 GHz 1.6 1.9 dB
Insertion Loss
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2.3 - 3.0 GHz 1.9 2.2 dB

3.0 - 3.8 GHz 2.6 3.0 dB
Attenuation Range 15.5 dB
0.7 - 1.4 GHz 18 dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States) 1.4 - 3.0 GHz 20 dB
3.0 - 3.8 GHz 15 dB

Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)

0.7 -2.2 GHz ± (0.2 + 2% of Atten. Setting) Max. dB
All States
2.2 - 3.8 GHz ± (0.3 + 3% of Atten. Setting) Max. dB

Vdd = 5V 29 dBm
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression 0.7 - 3.8 GHz
Vdd = 3V 28 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point REF - 2 dB States 53 dBm
0.7 - 3.8 GHz
(Two-tone Input Power = 0 dBm Each Tone) 2.5 - 15.5 dB States 48 dBm
Switching Characteristics
1.6 µs
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) 0.7 - 3.8 GHz
1.6 µs
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)

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0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

Insertion Loss
Return Loss RF1, RF2
(Only Major States are Shown)
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0 0

ATTENUATORS - SMT
-0.5 -5
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

-1 -10

RETURN LOSS (dB)

8 dB I.L 2 dB 15.5 dB 4 dB
-1.5 -15

-2 -20

-2.5 -25

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-3 +25 C
-30
+85 C
-3.5 -40 C -35
0.5 dB 1 dB
-4 -40
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
LE Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
0.5
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)

-2 0.4
-4
0.3
BIT ERROR (dB)

2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz

-6
0.2
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-8
0.1
-10
0
-12
-0.1
-14

-16 -0.2 0.9 GHz 1.9 GHz

-18 -0.3
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0.5 2 3.5 5 6.5 8 9.5 11 12.5 14 15.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
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Bit Error vs. Frequency Relative Phase vs. Frequency

(Only Major States are Shown) (Only Major States are Shown)
0.6 40
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15.5 dB
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)

0.3 20
BIT ERROR (dB)

4 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB
8 dB
4 dB

0 0

-0.3 -20
0.5, 1, 2 dB

15.5 dB 2 dB 8 dB

-0.6 -40
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Phone: 781-329-4700
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Fax: 978-250-3373
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0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

5 Worst Case Step Error Truth Table

0.6 Control Voltage Input Attenuation
ATTENUATORS - SMT

0.5
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Setting
0.4 RF1 - RF2
8 dB 4 dB 2 dB 1 dB 0.5 dB
0.3
STEP ERROR (dB)

0.2 High High High High High Reference I.L.

0.1 High High High High Low 0.5 dB
0
High High High Low High 1 dB
-0.1

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-0.2 High High Low High High 2 dB
-0.3 High Low High High High 4 dB
-0.4
Low High High High High 8 dB
-0.5
-0.6 15.5 dB Max.
Low Low Low Low Low
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Atten.
FREQUENCY (GHz) Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation
approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.

Bias Voltage & Current

Vdd
Vdd = +5.0 Vdc ± 10%
Idd (Typ.)
LE Control & Bias Voltages
State
Low
Bias Condition
0 to +0.2V @ 1.0 µA Max.
(VDC) (µA)
High Vdd ± 0.2V @ 0.5 µA Max.
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+3.0 4.0
Note: Vdd = +3V to +5V ± 0.2V 0.00.20.2

+5.0 5.0

Application Circuit
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Note:
DC Blocking Capacitors C1 & C2 are required on RF1
& RF2. Choose C1 = C2 = 100 ~ 300 pF to allow lowest
customer specifi c frequency to pass with minimal loss.
R1= 5K Ohm is required to supply voltage to the circuit
through either Pin 9 or Pin 16.

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
5 - 198 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax:
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
978-250-3373
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 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E
v01.1006
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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RF Input Power (0.7 - 3.8 GHz) +30 dBm

ATTENUATORS - SMT
Control Voltage (V1 - V5) Vdd + 0.5 Vdc
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Bias Voltage (Vdd) +8.0 Vdc
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Thermal Resistance 174 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C

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Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A

Outline Drawing

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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.

4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.

Package Information
[3]
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking
[1] HMC603
HMC603QS16 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1
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[2] HMC603
HMC603QS16E 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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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

5 Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
ATTENUATORS - SMT

1, 2, 8, 10 - 15 GND These pins must be DC grounded.

3-7 V1 - V5 See truth table and control voltage table.

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This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm.
9 RF2
A blocking capacitor is required.

This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm.

16 RF1
A blocking capacitor is required.

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978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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 HMC603QS16 / 603QS16E
v01.1006
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz

Evaluation Circuit Board

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ATTENUATORS - SMT
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* R2 - R6= 100 Ohm.
These resistors are optional
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and may be used to enhance
decoupling of the RF path
from the control inputs.
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104976 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the final application should
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J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J3 - J11 DC Pin have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground
R1 5k Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. leads should be connected directly to the ground
R2 - R6 100 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of
0402 Chip Capacitor, Select Value for Lowest
via holes should be used to connect the top and
C1 - C2
Frequency bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board
U1
HMC603QS16 / HMC603QS16E shown is available from Hittite upon request.
Digital Attenuators
PCB [2] 104931 Evaluation PCB
[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
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax:
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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