HMC600LP4E - Hittite Microwave Corp.

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HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

General Description

Features

Functional Diagram The HMC600LP4 & HMC600LP4E Logarithmic

Detector/Controller convert RF signals at its input, to a

proportional DC voltage at its output. The HMC600LP4

& HMC600LP4E employ a successive compression

topology which delivers extremely high dynamic range

and conversion accuracy over a wide input frequency

range. As the input power is increased, successive

ampli ers move into saturation one by one creating an

accurate approximation of the logarithm function. The

output of a series of square law detectors is summed,

converted into voltage domain and buffered to drive the

LOGOUT output. For detection mode, the LOGOUT pin

is shorted to the VSET input, and will provide a nominal

logarithmic slope of 19mV/dB and an intercept of -95

dBm. The HMC600LP4 & HMC600LP4E can also be

used in the controller mode where an external voltage

is applied to the VSET pin, to create an AGC or APC

feedback loop.

Wide Dynamic Range: up to 75 dB

Flexible Supply Voltage: +2.7V to +5.5V

Power-Down Mode

Excellent Stability over Temperature

Compact 4x4mm Leadless SMT Package

Typical Applications

The HMC600LP4 / HMC600LP4E is ideal for IF and

RF applications in:

• Cellular/PCS/3G

• WiMAX, WiBro & Fixed Wireless

• Power Monitoring & Control Circuitry

• Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)

• Automatic Gain & Power Control

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25C, PWD = 0V, Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V [1]

Parameter Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Units

Input Frequency 50 100 500 900 1900 2500 3500 4000 MHz

±3 dB Dynamic Range 74 74 74 74 70 66 51 48 dB

±3 dB Dynamic Range Center -30 -30 -30 -30.5 -31.0 -31.0 -27 -23.5 dBm

±1 dB Dynamic Range 64 64 64 65 62 59 44 41 dB

Output Slope 19.6 19.5 19.4 19.2 19.1 19.5 21.0 22.3 mV/dB

Output Intercept -96 -96 -96 -96 -95 -93 -79 -72 dBm

Temperature Sensitivity @ -10 dBm Input [2] -2.7 -2.8 -3.6 -4.8 -6.9 -7.4 -8.3 -12.9 mdB/°C

[1] Detector mode measurements; LOGOUT (Pin 17) is shorted to VSET (Pin 16).

[2] Measured from TA = -40C to TA = +85C

75 dB LOGARITHMIC

DETECTOR / CONTROLLER 50 - 4000 MHz

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Electrical Specifications, (continued)

Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

RF Input (INP)

Return Loss F = 50 - 4000 MHz, Zo = 50Ω, See plot 10 dB

LOGOUT Interface

Open Loop Impedance 16 kΩ

Current Drive (Source) 0.4 mA

Current Drive (Sink) For 1% change in the output voltage 2.25 mA

Output Voltage Range 0Vcc -0.13V

Small Signal Response Time (10% to 90%) Pin = -60 to -57 dBm 50 ns

Large Signal Response Time

(±0.5 dB Settling) Pin = No Signal to 0 dBm 150 ns

Output Rise Time From 0% to 90% 90 ns

Ripple Fin = 100 MHz <2 mVpp

VSET Interface

Input Impedance 30 kΩ

Input Voltage Range 0.6 to 1.9 V

Low Frequency Gain VSET to LOGOUT 78 dB

Open Loop Corner Frequency 1.6 kHz

Power Down (PWD) Interface

Voltage Range for Normal Mode 0 0.2 x Vcc V

Voltage Range for Shutdown Mode 0.8 x Vcc Vcc V

Threshold Voltage Vcc/2 V

Power-up Response Time 50% PWD to ±0.5 dB Settling of LOGOUT 3.8 μs

Power-Down Response Time 50% PWD to 10% Icc 6.6 μs

Power Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)

Operating Voltage Range 2.7 5.5 V

Supply Current in Normal Mode Vcc = +3.3V, PWD = 0V 29 36 mA

Supply Current in Power Down Mode Vcc = +3.3V, PWD = Vcc 1 mA

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

Parameter Condition

Vcc1, Vcc2 +3.3V

Input Zo 50Ω

TA+25C

Fin 900 MHz

INN Port connected to ground through a 1000pF capacitor

Test Conditions

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LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 50 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 100 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 2500 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 1900 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 500 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 900 MHz

Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INP

T P

WER

)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

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LOGOUT Intercept vs. Frequency,

Vcc = +3.3V

LOGOUT Intercept vs. Bias Voltage

TA = +25C

LOGOUT Slope vs. Frequency,

Vcc = 3.3V

LOGOUT Slope vs. Supply Voltage,

TA = +25C

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 3500 MHz

LOGOUT Voltage & Error

vs. Input Power, Fin = 4000 MHz

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

50 MHz

900 MHz

1900 MHz

3500 MHz

4000 MHz

SLOPE (mV/dB)

Vcc (V)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

-100

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

50 MHz

900 MHz

1900 MHz

3500 MHz

4000 MHz

INTERCEPT (dBm)

Vcc (V)

-100

-90

-80

-70

-60

-50

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

INTERCEPT (dBm)

FREQUENCY (MHz)

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

SLOPE (mV/dB)

FREQUENCY (MHz)

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Ideal

LOGOUT +25 C

LOGOUT +85 C

LOGOUT -40 C

ERR +25 C

ERR +85 C

ERR -40 C

-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

LOGOUT (V)

ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Vcc1, Vcc2 0V to +5.5V

PWD 0V to +5.5V

VSET Input Voltage 0V to +5.5V

LOGOUT Output Current 3 mA

RF Input Power +12 dBm

Junction Temperature 125 °C

Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)

(Derate 7.95 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.32 Watts

Thermal Resistance (Rth)

(junction to lead) 126 °C/W

Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C

Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C

ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C

LOGOUT Error vs. Input Power,

Normalized[2], Fin = 1900 MHz Input Return Loss

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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[1] Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C

[2] This data is relative to the room temperature performance of the HMC600LP4

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

012345

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

-2

-1.5

-1

-0.5

0.5

1.5

2.5

-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0

+85 C

-40 C

NORMALIZED ERROR (dB)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

LOGOUT Voltage vs. Input Power and

Frequency, TA = +25C

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

-75 -65 -55 -45 -35 -25 -15 -5 5

50 MHz

900 MHz

1900 MHz

3500 MHz

4000 MHz

LOGOUT (V)

INPUT POWER (dBm)

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Outline Drawing

Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]

HMC600LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H600

XXXX

HMC600LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H600

XXXX

[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C

[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C

[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

Package Information

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.

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

PCB LAND PATTERN.

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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1, 6, 7-13,

15, 18-24 N/C

These pins are not connected internally; however,

this product is speci ed with these pins connected

to RF/DC ground.

2, 6 Vcc1, Vcc2 Bias supply. Connect supply voltage to both pins.

3, 4 INP, INN RF Input pins. Connect RF to INP, and AC couple

INN to ground for single-ended operation.

14 PWD Connect to 0V for normal operation. Applying voltage

>0.8 x Vcc will initiate a power saving shutdown mode.

16 VSET VSET input in controller mode. Short this

pin to LOGOUT for detector mode.

17 LOGOUT

Logarithmic output that converts the input power

to a DC level in detector mode. Short this pin to

VSET for detector mode.

Package

Base GND Exposed paddle must be connected to RF and DC ground.

Pin Descriptions

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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Item Description

J1 - J4 PC Mount SMA Connector

J5 - J8 DC Pin

C1, C2 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C3, C4 0.1μF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

R1, R2 5.6Ω Resistor, 0603 Pkg.

R3-R5 0Ω Resistor, 0603 Pkg.

U1 HMC600LP4 / HMC600LP4E

Logarithmic Detector / Controller

PCB [2] 115244 Eva l Bo ard

[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB

[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

Evaluation PCB

The circuit board used in the  nal application should

use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines

should have 50 ohm impedance while the package

ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-

nected directly to the ground plane similar to that

shown. A suf cient number of via holes should be

used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.

The evaluation circuit board shown is available from

Hittite upon request.

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115242 [1]

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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Application & Evaluation PCB Schematic

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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Notes

Note 1: The HMC600LP4 & HMC600LP4E evaluation boards are pre-assembled for single-ended input, and detector/RSSI mode.

Note 2: For single-ended input operation, use the INP port and make no connection to INN. INN is AC coupled to ground by C2

Note 3: For differential input, remove C2, and install a 1000pF capacitor in series with INN at location shown.

Note 4: For detector mode, connect high impedence volt meter to the LOGOUT port, and make no connection to VSET. LOGOUT

is shorted to VSET by R3, as required for detector mode.

Note 5: For controller mode, remove R3 and make appropriate connection to LOGOUT and VSET. In controller mode, the

LOGOUT output can be used to drive a variable gain ampli er, or a variable attenuator, either directly or through a buffer

or microcontroller. VSET should be connected to an external supply, typically between +0.6 and +1.9V.

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Notes:

HMC600LP4 / 600LP4E

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DETECTOR / CONTROLLER 50 - 4000 MHz