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HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
Functional Diagram
Typical Applications Features
General Description
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vs = +5V
Parameter 900 MHz Tune [1] 1900 MHz Tune [2] 2600 MHz Tune [3]
Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range 0.7 - 1.2 1.8 - 2.4 2.3 - 2.7 GHz
Gain (Maximum Gain State) 36 38 30 32.5 25.5 27.5 dB
Gain Control Range 31.5 31.5 31.5 dB
Input Return Loss 16 19 13 dB
Output Return Loss 13 10 13 dB
Attenuation Accuracy:
(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
± (0.4 + 5% of
Attenuation Setting)
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting)
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting) dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression 21 24 22 25 22 25 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept Point
(Pout = 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing) 45 40 45 dBm
Noise Figure 4.4 4.8 4.9 dB
Switching Characteristics
tON (50% CTL to 90% RF) /
tOFF (50% CTL to 10% RF)
- - 400 /
150 ns
Total Current 162 218 262 162 218 262 162 218 262 mA
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[2] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 1900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[3] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 2600 MHz, with maximum gain state.
The HMC926LP5E is ideal for:
• Cellular Infrastructure
• WiBro, WiMAX and LTE/4G
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• IF & RF Applications
Gain Control Range (in 0.5 dB Steps):
@ 900 MHz, +6.5 to +38 dB
@ 1900 MHz, +1 to +32.5 dB
@ 2600 MHz, -4 to +27.5 dB
High Output IP3: +45 dBm
Noise Figure: 4.4 dB
Convenient Serial Control Interface
±0.25 dB Typical Step Error
32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2
The HMC926LP5E is a digitally controlled variable
gain amplier which operates from 700 MHz to 2700
MHz, and can be programmed to provide between
+6.5 dB to +38 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps at 900
MHz. Gain control range is from +1 dB to +32.5 dB at
1900 MHz and from -4 dB to +27.5 dB at 2600 MHz.
The HMC926LP5E delivers noise gure of 4.4 dB in
its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +45
dBm. The HMC926LP5E features a serial only gain
control interface, a user selectable power up state,
and a serial output for cascading other Hittite serially
controlled components.
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Input Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune [1]
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0 dB
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
BIT ERROR (dB)
16 dB
8 dB
31.5 dB
-32
-28
-24
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
0.7 GHz
0.8 GHz
0.9 GHz
1.0 GHz
1.1 GHz
1.2 GHz
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.8 GHz
0.9 GHz, 1 GHz
1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz
0.7 GHz
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2] Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
-24
-16
-8
0
8
16
24
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
31.5 dB
16 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
15
20
25
30
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
STEP ERROR (dB)
16 dB
4 dB, 8 dB
8 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
900 MHz Tune [1]
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Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3] Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
900 MHz Tune [1]
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Input Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
1900 MHz Tune [1]
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0 dB
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
BIT ERROR (dB)
8 dB,16 dB
4 dB
31.5 dB
-32
-28
-24
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.1 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
2.4 GHz
1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 1900 MHz
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2] Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
-24
-16
-8
0
8
16
24
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
31.5 dB
16 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
15
20
25
30
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
STEP ERROR (dB)
16 dB
8 dB
2 dB, 4 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
1900 MHz Tune [1]
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Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3] Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 1900 MHz
HMC926LP5E
v00.0810
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
1900 MHz Tune [1]
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Input Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency [2]
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
2600 MHz Tune [1]
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0 dB
8 dB - 31.5 dB
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
BIT ERROR (dB)
8 dB,16 dB
4 dB
31.5 dB
-32
-28
-24
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
BIT ERROR (dB)
2.3 GHz - 2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
Output P1dB vs. Frequency [2]
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 2600 MHz
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2] Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
-24
-16
-8
0
8
16
24
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
31.5 dB
16 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
15
20
25
30
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
STEP ERROR (dB)
16 dB
8 dB
4 dB 2 dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
2600 MHz Tune [1]
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Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2][3] Output IP3 vs. Tone Power [2]
Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 2600 MHz
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
2600 MHz Tune [1]
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Serial Control Interface
The HMC926LP5E contains a 3-wire SPI compatible digital interface (SERIN, CLK, LE). It is activated when P/S
is kept high. The 6-bit serial word must be loaded MSB rst. The positive-edge sensitive CLK and LE requires
clean transitions. Standard logic families work well. If mechanical switches were used, sufficient debouncing should
be provided. When LE is high, 6-bit data in the serial input register is transferred to the attenuator. When LE is high
CLK is masked to prevent data transition during output loading.
Parameter Typ.
Min. serial period, tSCK 100 ns
Control set-up time, tCS 20 ns
Control hold-time, tCH 20 ns
LE setup-time, tLN 10 ns
Min. LE pulse width, tLEW 10 ns
Min LE pulse spacing, tLES 630 ns
Serial clock hold-time from LE, tCKN 10 ns
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PUP Truth Table
LE PUP1 PUP2 Gain Relative to Maximum
Gain
0 0 0 -31.5 dB
0 1 0 -24 dB
0 0 1 -16 dB
0 1 1 Insertion Loss
Control Voltage Input Reference
Insertion
Loss
D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
High High High High High High 0 dB
High High High High High Low -0.5 dB
High High High High Low High -1 dB
High High High Low High High -2 dB
High High Low High High High -4 dB
High Low High High High High -8 dB
Low High High High High High -16 dB
Low Low Low Low Low Low -31.5 dB
Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation
approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.
Truth Table
If LE is set to logic LOW at power-up, the logic state
of PUP1 and PUP2 determines the power-up state of
the part per PUP truth table. The DVGA latches in the
desired power-up state approximately 200 ms after
power-up.
Power-On Sequence
The ideal power-up sequence is: GND, Vs, digital
inputs, RF inputs. The relative order of the digital
inputs are not important as long as they are powered
after Vs / GND
Power-Up States
Control Voltage Table
State Vdd = +5V
Low 0 to 0.8V @ <1 µA
High 2 to 5V @ <1 µA
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Bias Voltage (Vdd) 5.5 V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
(Vdd = +5 Vdc)
+10 dBm up to 1 GHz
+8 dBm from 1 - 2.7 GHz
Digital I/O
(Latch Enable, Clock, Serial Input,
Serial Output, P/S, PUP1-2)
-0.5 to Vdd +0.5V
Junction / Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 26 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.354 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction / channel to ground paddle) 48 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Typical Supply Current vs. Vs
Vs (V) Total Is (mA)
4.5 153
5.0 218
5.5 288
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above.
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Outline Drawing
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 LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC926LP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H926
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
HMC926LP5E
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 3, 5, 8, 13, 14,
16, 17, 23 - 25, 27,
28, 30 - 32
GND These pins and package bottom must be
connected to RF/DC ground.
4 RFI1 Input and output of the 6-bit digital attenuator (6-Bit DAT).
These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required. Select value based
on lowest frequency of operation.
29 RFO2
9 RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
6 RFO1 RF output and DC Bias (Vcc) for the output stage.
7 N/C
The pin is not connected internally; however, all data shown
herein was measured with this pin connected to RF/DC
ground externally.
10 SEROUT Serial input data delayed by 6 clock cycles.
12, 11 PUP1, PUP2 See PUP truth table, control voltage table.
15 Vdd Supply voltage
18 P/S
See truth table, control voltage
table and timing diagram.
19 CLK
20 SERIN
21 LE
26 RFI2
This pin is DC coupled.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
22 RFOUT
RF output and DC Bias input for the amplier.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
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Evaluation PCB - 900 MHz
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 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 Hit-
tite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 131836 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J4 Johnson SMA Connector
J5 2 mm Vertical Molex 18 pos Connector
J6 2 mm Vertical Molex 4 pos Connector
C1, C2, C4, C11,
C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5 6.8 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C8 10 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C12 1.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C14, C17 1 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C19 4.7 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.
L2, L6 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L4 1.8 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L5 1.2 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
Item Description
L7 3.9 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
R3 1.8 Ω Resistor, 1206 Pkg.
U1 HMC926LP5E DVGA
PCB [2] 130533 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Roger 4350
HMC926LP5E
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VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
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Application Circuit - 900 MHz
HMC926LP5E
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Note: The HMC926LP5E requires interconnection traces with matching components from RFO1 pin to RFI1 pin, and from RFO2 pin to RFI2 pin.
The proper component network (L2, C2, C4, C5, L4, L5, C8, L6, L7, C11 and C12) for 900MHz applications is provided in this schematic. The
performance of the HMC926LP5E would be sensitive to the placement of these components and variations in the component values. For best
performance use the identical component placement with same length transmission lines as shown in the Evaluation PCB – 900MHz. Contact to
factory if assistance is required on component placement and selection.
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Evaluation PCB - 1900 & 2600 MHz
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB [1]
Item Description
J1-J4 Johnson SMA Connector
J5 2 mm Vertical Molex 18 pos Connector
J6 2 mm Vertical Molex 4 pos Connector
C1 3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C4, C9, C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 0.6 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6, C10 1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C7 [2] Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C14, C17 1 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C19 4.7 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.
L1 4.7 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 2.0 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L3 [2] Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L6 2.7 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
R1-R2 0 Ω Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R3 1.8 Ω Resistor, 1206 Pkg.
Item Description
U1 HMC926LP5E DVGA
PCB [3] 130533 Evaluation PCB
[1] When requesting an evaluation board, please reference the
appropriate evaluation PCB number listed in the table “Compo-
nents for Selected Frequency Tune”
[2] Please refer to “Components for Selected Frequency Tune”
table for values
[3] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Roger 4350
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 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 Hit-
tite upon request.
HMC926LP5E
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0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Components for Selected Frequency Tune
Tune Option Evaluation PCB Number L3 C7
1900 MHz 131838 2.7 nH 3.9 pF
2600 MHz 131839 3.3 nH 2.7 pF
Application Circuit - 1900 & 2600 MHz
HMC926LP5E
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VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
Note: The HMC926LP5E requires interconnection traces with matching components from RFO1 pin to RFI1 pin, and from RFO2 pin to RFI2 pin.
The proper component network (L2, C2, C3, C4, L3, C6, C7, L6, C9, and C10) for 1900 & 2600 MHz applications is provided in this schematic.
The performance of the HMC926LP5E would be sensitive to the placement of these components and variations in the component values. For best
performance use the identical component placement with same length transmission lines as shown in the Evaluation PCB – 1900 & 2600 MHz.
Contact to factory if assistance is required on component placement and selection.
