HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC712ALP3CE is ideal for: Wide Bandwidth: 5 - 26.5 GHz * Point-to-Point Radio Excellent Linearity: +28 dBm Input P1dB * VSAT Radio Wide Attenuation Range: 28 dB * Test Instrumentation Absorptive Topology * Microwave Sensors Singe or Dual Control Operation * Military, ECM & Radar 16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm Functional Diagram General Description The HMC712ALP3CE is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which operates from 5 - 26.5 GHz and is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must be used to control RF signal levels over a 28 dB amplitude range. It features two shunt-type attenuators which are controlled by two analog voltages, Vctrl1 and Vctrl2. Optimum linearity performance of the attenuator is achieved by first varying Vctrl1 of the 1st attenuation stage from -5V to 0V with Vctrl2 fixed at -5V. The control voltage of the 2nd attenuation stage, Vctrl2, should then be varied from -5V to 0V, with Vctrl1 fixed at 0V. The HMC712ALP3CE is housed in a RoHS compliant 3x3 mm QFN leadless package Furthermore, if the Vctrl1 and Vctrl2 pins are connected together it is possible to achieve the full analog attenuation range with only a small degradation in input IP3 performance. Applications include AGC circuits and temperature compensation of multiple gain stages in microwave point-to-point and VSAT radios. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, 50 Ohm system Parameter 1 Min. Insertion Loss 5 - 10 GHz 10 - 15 GHz 15 - 26.5 GHz Attenuation Range 5 - 10 GHz 10 - 15 GHz 15 - 26.5 GHz Max. Units 2.3 3 4.2 3.5 4 5.7 dB dB dB 27 32 37 dB dB dB Input Return Loss 12 dB Output Return Loss 10 dB Input Power for 1 dB Compression (any attenuation) 28 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (Two-tone Input Power = 10 dBm Each Tone) 32 dBm Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other 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. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 19 21 23 Typ. 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz Attenuation vs. Frequency over Vctrl Vctrl1 = Variable, Vctrl2 = -5V Attenuation vs. Frequency over Vctrl Vctrl1 = 0V, Vctrl2 = Variable ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATION (dB) -10 -5 -10 -20 -30 -40 -15 -50 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 2 30 6 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) -4.0 V -2.0 V -2.8 V -1.0 V 0.0 V Attenuation vs. Vctrl1 Over Temperature @ 10 GHz, Vctrl2 = -5V 18 22 26 30 -4.0 V -2.2 V -2.8 V -1.2 V 0.0 V Attenuation vs. Vctrl2 Over Temperature @ 10 GHz, Vctrl1 = 0V 0 0 -5 ATTENUATION (dB) -2 ATTENUATION (dB) 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) -4 -6 -8 -10 -15 -20 -25 ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT 0 0 -30 -35 -10 -4 -3.5 -3 -2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 -4 -3.5 -3 -2.5 +25 C -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 Vctrl2 (V) Vctrl1 (V) +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C -40 C Attenuation vs. Pin @ 10 GHz Vctrl1 = Variable, Vctrl2 = -5V 0 ATTENUATION (dB) -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 10 15 20 25 INPUT POWER (dBm) -4.0 V -2.8 V -2.2 V -1.6 V -0.8 V 0.0 V 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 2 HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz 180 135 135 INSERTION PHASE (degrees) INSERTION PHASE (degrees) Insertion Phase vs. Vctrl2, Vctrl1 = 0V 180 90 45 0 -45 -90 90 45 0 -45 -90 -135 -135 -180 -4 -3.5 -3 -2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 -4 -3.5 -3 -2.5 VCRTL 1 1 GHz 5 GHz 10 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 0 -10 -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 -20 -30 -1 -0.5 0 1 GHz 10 GHz 5 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz -20 -30 -40 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 2 30 6 10 -4.0 V 14 18 22 26 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) -2.0 V -4.0 V 0.0 V Output Return Loss Vctrl1 = Variable, Vctrl2 = -5V -2.0 V 0.0 V Output Return Loss Vctrl1 = 0V, Vctrl2 = Variable 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) -1.5 Input Return Loss Vctrl1 = 0V, Vctrl2 = Variable -40 -10 -20 -10 -20 -30 -30 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 2 6 10 -4.0 V -2.0 V 14 18 22 26 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 -2 VCTRL 2 Input Return Loss Vctrl1 = Variable, Vctrl2 = -5V RETURN LOSS (dB) ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT Insertion Phase vs. Vctrl1, Vctrl2 = -5V 0.0 V -4.0 V -2.0 V 0.0 V 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz 60 45 50 40 40 35 30 20 30 25 10 20 0 5 10 15 20 0 5 SINGLE TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) -4.0 V -2.8 V -3.4 V -1.2 V 0.0 V 20 0 40 -10 ATTENUATION (dB) 45 35 30 20 GHz 25 GHz Attenuation vs. Frequency over Vctrl Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 -20 -30 -40 25 -50 20 0 5 10 15 2 20 6 10 14 +25 C +85 C 18 22 26 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) SINGLE TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) -40 C Attenuation vs. Vctrl over Temperature @ 10 GHz, Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -30 -4.0 V -2.2 V -2.8 V -1.2 V 0.0 V Attenuation vs. Input Power over Vctrl Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 ATTENUATION (dB) ATTENUATION (dB) 15 5 GHz 15 GHz Input IP3 vs. Input Power Over Temperature @ 10 GHz, Vctrl1 = -2.0V, Vctrl2 = -5V IP3 (dBm) 10 SINGLE TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT Input IP3 vs. Input Power Over Frequency Vctrl1 = -2.0V, Vctrl2 = -5V (Worst Case IP3) IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs Input Power @ 10 GHz Vctrl1 = Variable, Vctrl2 = -5V -20 -30 -40 -40 -4 -3.5 -3 -2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 10 15 +25 C +85 C 20 25 INPUT POWER (dBm) CONTROL VOLTAGE (V) -40 C -4.0 V -2.8 V -2.2 V -1.6 V -1.0 V 0.0 V 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 4 HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz Input Return Loss, Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 Output Return Loss, Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 -10 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 -20 -30 -40 5 10 15 20 25 30 -10 -20 -30 2 6 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) -4.0 V 14 18 22 26 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) -2.0 V 0.0 V -4.0 V -2.0 V 0.0 V Input IP3 vs. Input Power Over Vctrl @ 10 GHz, Vctrl1 = Vctrl2 60 50 40 IP3 (dBm) ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT 0 30 20 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 SINGLE TONE INPUT POWER (dBm) -4.0 V -3.4 V -2.8 V -1.2 V 0.0 V Absolute Maximum Ratings 5 Control Voltages RF Input Power +30 dBm Vctrl1 -5 to 0V @ 10 A Control Voltage Range +0.3 to -6V Vctrl2 -5 to 0V @ 10 A Channel Temperature 175 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 C) 1W Thermal Resistance (Channel to ground paddle) 66 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 0 (Passed 150V) ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] 3 x 3 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height (CP-16-52) Dimensions shown in millimeters Outline Drawing DETAIL A (JEDEC 95) 3.10 3.00 SQ 2.90 0.50 BSC PIN 1 INDICATOR AREA OPTIONS 16 13 12 (SEE DETAIL A) 1 1.55 1.45 SQ 1.35 EXPOSED PAD 4 9 TOP VIEW 0.90 0.85 0.80 SIDE VIEW PKG-004933 SEATING PLANE 0.45 0.40 0.35 5 8 BOTTOM VIEW 0.20 MIN 1.50 REF 0.05 MAX 0.02 NOM COPLANARITY 0.08 0.20 REF 03-22-2017-A PIN 1 INDICATOR AREA 0.28 0.23 0.18 COMPLIANT WITH JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VEED-4 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] 3 x 3 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height (CP-16-52) Dimensions shown in millimeters Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC712ALP3CE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL3 [2] Package Marking [1] H712A XXXX [1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 6 HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 12 Ground Paddle GND Ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFIN This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. A blocking capacitor is required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. 5, 8, 13 - 16 N/C These pins should be connected to PCB RF ground to maximize performance. 6 Vctrl1 Control Voltage 1 7 Vctrl2 Control Voltage 2 10 RFOUT This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. A blocking capacitor is required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V. Interface Schematic Application Circuit 7 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC712ALP3CE v02.0617 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 5 - 26.5 GHz ATTENUATOR - ANALOG - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for EV1HMC712ALP3CE [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3, C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C5, C6 4.7 F Capacitor, Tantalum V1, V2 DC Pin U1 HMC712ALP3CE Voltage Variable Attenuator PCB [2] 123771 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB The circuit board used in the final 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 Analog Devices upon request. [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350 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 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 8