HMC801LP3E

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15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

5 Typical Applications Features

The HMC801LP3E is ideal for both RF ± 0.4 dB Typical Step Error
Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

and IF applications: Low Insertion Loss: 2 dB

• Test Equipment and Sensors High IP3: +53 dBm
• ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro Single Control Line
• Microwave Radio & VSAT TTL/CMOS Compatible Control
• Cellular Infrastructure Single +5V Supply

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16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm²

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC801LP3E is a broadband bidirectional 1-bit
GaAs IC digital attenuator in a low cost leadless sur-
face mount package. This single positive control line
LE digital attenuator utilizes off chip AC ground capaci-
tors for near DC operation, making it suitable for a
wide variety of RF and IF applications. Covering DC
to 10 GHz, the insertion loss is less than 2 dB typical
and attenuation accuracy is excellent at ±0.4 dB typi-
cal step error. The attenuator also features a high IIP3
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of +53 dBm. One TTL/CMOS control input is used to
select the attenuation state and a single Vdd bias of
+5V is required.
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Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V

Parameter Frequency (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units
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DC - 4 GHz 1.0 2.0 dB

Insertion Loss 4 - 8 GHz 2.0 3.0 dB
8 - 10 GHz 2.5 3.5 dB
Attenuation Range DC - 10 GHz 15 dB
DC - 6 GHz 18 dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, Both States)
6 - 10 GHz 14 dB
DC - 8 GHz ± 0.4 ± 0.6 dB
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
8 - 10 GHz ± 0.5 ± 0.7 dB
DC - 0.4 GHz 20 dBm
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
0.4 - 10 GHz 30* dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point DC - 0.4 GHz 43
dBm
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone) 0.4 - 10 GHz 53
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) DC - 10 GHz 120 ns
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 150 ns

* For frequencies greater than 0.4 GHz, the 0.1 dB compression point is greater than the absolute maximum RF input power of 30 dBm.

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 HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

Insertion Loss Input Return Loss

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0 0

Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

-1
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

-10 INSERTION LOSS

RETURN LOSS (dB)

15 dB

-2
-20
+25 C
-3 +85 C
-40 C

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-30
-4

-5 -40
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Output Return Loss

0
LE Relative Attenuation
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)

-9

-11
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)

-13
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-20 -15

-17
-30
INSERTION LOSS
15 dB -19

-40 -21
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Relative Phase vs. Frequency Bit Error vs. Frequency

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50 1.2
40
0.8
30
RELATIVE PHASE (dB)

20
BIT ERROR (dB)

0.4
10
0 0
-10
-0.4
-20
-30
-0.8
-40
-50 -1.2
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

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delivery,
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and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
978-250-3373
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15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

5 Input IP3 vs. Frequency

Input IP3 vs. Frequency
(Low Frequency Detail)
70 70
Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

60 60

50 50
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)
40 INSERTION LOSS 40 INSERTION LOSS
15 dB 15 dB

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30 30

20 20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression*

(Low Frequency Detail)
40

35
LE Truth Table
Control Voltage Input
V1
Attenuation State
RF1 - RF2
P0.1dB INPUT POWER (dBm)

30 High Reference Insertion Loss

25 Low 15 dB
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20

15

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Bias Voltage & Current
5 Vdd = +5 Vdc ± 10%
Vdd Idd (Typ.)
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(Vdc) (mA)
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) 4.5 0.21
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5.0 0.23
5.5 0.25
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Control Voltage
State Bias Condition
Low 0 to +0.8V @ -1 µA Typ.
High +2 to +5V @ 30 µA Typ.
Note: Vdd = +5V

* For frequencies greater than 0.4 GHz, the 0.1 dB compression point is greater than the absolute maximum RF input power of 30 dBm.

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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
5-3 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax:
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.
978-250-3373
• Order online at www.analog.com
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 HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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RF Input Power (DC - 10 GHz) +30 dBm

Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

Control Voltage Range (V1) -1 to Vdd +1V
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7 Vdc
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
0.783 W
(derate 12 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
83 °C/W

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(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A

Outline Drawing LE
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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.
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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.

Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H801
HMC801LP3E 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

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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax: 978-250-3373
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
• Order
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. online at www.analog.com 5-4
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 HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

5 Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

1 Vdd Supply Voltage.

These pins and the exposed ground paddle

2, 4, 9, 11 GND
must be connected to RF/DC ground.

These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

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3, 10 RF1, RF2 Blocking capacitors are required.
Select value based on lowest frequency of operation.

External capacitor to ground is required. Select value for

5, 8 ACG1, ACG2 lowest frequency of operation. Place capacitor as close
to pins as possible.
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
6, 7, 12, 13,
N/C shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
15, 16
RF/DC ground externally.

14 V1
LE See truth table and control voltage table.
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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
5-5 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax: 978-250-3373
• Order
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 HMC801LP3E
v01.0610
15 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 10 GHz

Evaluation PCB
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Attenuators - DIGITAL - SMT

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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 126894 [1]

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Item Description The circuit board used in the application should

J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
J3, J4 DC Connector should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
C1 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-
C2, C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. nected directly to the ground plane similar to that
C4, C5 330 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be
U1 HMC801LP3E Digital Attenuator
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
PCB [2] 121213 Evaluation PCB
The evaluation circuit board shown is available from
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
Hittite upon request.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR

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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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 Fax: 978-250-3373
• Order
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. online at www.analog.com 5-6
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.