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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC713MS8(E) Logarithmic Detector/Control-
ler is ideal for converting RF signals with frequencies
in the 45 MHz to 2700 MHz range, to a proportional
DC voltage at its output. The HMC713MS8(E) employs
a successive compression technology which delivers
54 dB of dynamic range with high conversion accuracy
over a wide input frequency range. As the input signal is
increased, successive ampliers move into saturation
one by one creating an accurate approximation of
the logarithm function. The outputs of a series of
detectors are summed, converted into voltage domain
and buffered to drive the OUT output. For detection
mode, the OUT pin is connected to the VSET input and
will provide a nominal logarithmic slope of 17 mV/dB
and an intercept of -68 dBm. The HMC713MS8(E) 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 54 dB
High Accuracy:
±1 dB with 54 dB Range Up To 2.7 GHz
Fast Output Response Time
Supply Voltage: +2.7 to +5.5V
Power-Down Mode
Excellent Stability over Temperature
MSOP-8 SMT Package: 14.8 mm
Typical Applications
The HMC713MS8(E) is ideal for:
• Cellular Infrastructure
• WiMAX, WiBro & LTE/4G
• Power Monitoring & Control Circuitry
• Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
• Automatic Gain & Power Control
• Military, ECM & Radar
Electrical Specications, TA = +25 °C, Vcc= +3V [1]
Parameter Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Units
Input Frequency 45 100 900 1900 2200 2700 MHz
±3 dB Dynamic Range 60 61 61 62 62 68 dB
±3 dB Dynamic Range Center -26 -28 -28 -30 -31 -27 dBm
±1 dB Dynamic Range 53 54 54 54 53 59 dB
OUT Slope 17. 3 17. 3 17. 2 17.1 17.1 17. 2 mV/dB
OUT Intercept -68 -68 -69 -71 -72 -70 dBm
Variation of OUT with Temperature
from -40°C to +85°C @ -20 dBm Input -0.8 -1 -0.9 -0.5 -0.6 -0.5 dB
[1] Detector mode measurements; OUT (Pin 6) is shorted to VSET (Pin 3) through an RC network.
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Electrical Specications, (continued)
Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Power Down (EN) Interface
Voltage Range for Normal Mode 0.8 x Vcc V
Voltage Range for Powerdown Mode 0.2 x Vcc V
Threshold Voltage Vcc/2 V
Power Supply (Vcc)
Operating Voltage Range 2.7 - 5.5 V
Supply Current in Normal Mode 17 mA
Supply Current in Power Down Mode 0.3 mA
OUT Interface
Rise Time CLPF= 0, No Power to -10 dBm, 10% - 90% 24 ns
Fall Time CLPF= 0, -10 dBm to No Power, 90% - 10% 70 ns
Output Video BW 3 dB reduction in
demodulated output voltage 16 MHz
Voltage Range Closed Loop (Eval Board Setup) 0.2 - 1.2 V
Voltage Range Open Loop 0.1 to (Vcc
-0.1) V
Current Drive Source / Sink 3.5 / 0.51 mA
OUTN Interface
Current Drive Source / Sink 3.6 / 0.47 mA
OUTN Interface
Output Voltage Range 0.2 - 2.1 V
RF Input
Input Return Loss (S11) F= 50 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Z0= 50, See plot 10 dB
VSET Interface
Input Impedance 1M
Input Voltage Range Eval Board 0.2 - 1.2 V
Low Frequency Gain VSET to OUT 64 dB
Open Loop Corner Frequency 11 kHz
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 2700 MHz
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 2200 MHz
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 1900 MHz
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc= +3V, TA = +25 °C
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT OUT N
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
NPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT OUT N
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT OUT N
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 900 MHz
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 100 MHz
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT OUT N
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
Input Power (dBm)
OUT OUT N
Output Voltage & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 45 MHz
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
2.4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
OUT Err +25C
OUT Err +85C
OUT Err -40C
OUT N Err +25C
OUT N Err +85C
OUT N Err -40C
OUT, OUTN (V)
ERROR (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT
OUT N
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc= +3V, TA = +25 °C
OUT Slope vs. Frequency OUT Slope vs. Supply Voltage
OUT vs. Frequency & Input Power OUT Voltage & Error vs. Frequency
OUT Intercept vs. Supply VoltageOUT Intercept vs. Frequency
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
0.045GHz
0.1GHz
0.9GHz
1.9GHz
2.2GHz
2.7GHz
OUT (V)
ERROR (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUT
Error
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7
+25C slope
+85C slope
-40C slope
FREQUENCY (GHz)
SLOPE (mV/dB)
15
16
17
18
19
20
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
0.045GHz
0.1GHz
0.9GHz
1.9GHz
2.2GHz
2.7GHz
SLOPE (mV/dB)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7
+25C intercept
+85C intercept
-40C intercept
FREQUENCY (GHz)
INTERCEPT (dBm)
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
0.045GHz
0.1GHz
0.9GHz
1.9GHz
2.2GHz
2.7GHz
INTERCEPT (dBm)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
OUT (V)
0dBm
-10dBm
-20dBm
-30dBm
-40dBm
-50dBm
-60dBm
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Output Response
Rise Time @ 900 MHz, C1 = Open
Output Response
Rise Time @ 900 MHz, C1 = 10nF
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc= +3V, TA = +25 °C
Output Response
Fall Time @ 900 MHz, C1 = Open
Output Response
Fall Time @ 900 MHz, C1 = 10nF
Input Return Loss
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
0dBm
-10dBm
-20dBm
-30dBm
TIME (ns)
OUT (V)
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
0dBm
-10dBm
-20dBm
-30dBm
TIME (us)
OUT (V)
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
0dBm
-10dBm
-20dBm
-30dBm
TIME (ns)
OUT (V)
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0dBm
-10dBm
-20dBm
-30dBm
TIME (us)
OUT (V)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc 0 to +5.6V
EN 0 to +5.6V
VSET 0 to +5.6V
OUT Output Current 5 mA
OUTN Output Current 5 mA
RF Input Power 12 dBm
Junction Temperature 125 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 5.43 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.22 Watts
Thermal Resistance (Rth)
(junction to lead) 184 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Outline Drawing
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC713MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H713
XXXX
HMC713MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H713
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
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED
PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEAD MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
3. LEAD PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1INP RF input pin.
2EN
Enable pin.
Apply VEN >0.8 x Vcc for normal operation.
Apply VEN <0.2xVcc to disable the HMC713MS8E and
reduce supply current to 0.3mA.
To ensure proper start-up apply the power-up sequence
shown in the “Power-Up Timing Diagram” attached to
the application circuit.
3VSET
Set point input for controller mode.
Connect to OUT with the resistor network shown in
evaluation board drawing for detector mode.
4CLPF Connection for ground referenced external lowpass
lter capacitor.
5GND Device ground.
Pin Descriptions
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
6OUT
Logarithmic output that converts the input power to a
DC level in controller mode. Output voltage increases
with increasing amplitude
7OUTN Inverted logarithmic output.
OUTN= 2.55 - 2 x OUT
8Vcc
Bias Supply.
Connect supply voltage to all this pin with appropriate
ltering.
Pin Descriptions (Continued)
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Application & Evaluation PCB Schematic
Power-Up Timing Diagram
Notes
Note 1: The HMC713MS8(E) evaluation board is pre-assembled for single-ended input, and detector/RSSI mode.
Note 2: For detector mode, connect high impedance volt meter to the OUT / OUTN port.
Note 3: For controller mode, remove R6 & C3 and install 1k Ω resistor (R4) and 100pF capacitor (C2), then make appropriate
connection to OUT and VSET. In controller mode, the OUT / OUTN 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 +0.2 and +1.2V.
Note 4: An external capacitance C1 can be connected to CLPF port for additional ltering of OUT and OUTN outputs..
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HMC713MS8 / 713MS8E
v06.0412
54 DB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER, 45 - 2700 MHz
Item Description
J1 - J3 PC Mount SMA Connector
J5 - J7 DC Pin
C3 1 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6 0.1 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R1, R7, R10 0 Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R2 51 Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R3, R5 10k Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R6 1k Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC713MS8(E)
Logarithmic Detector / Controller
PCB [2] 121944 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350
Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the 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 sufficient 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 121947 [1]