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HMC642ALC5
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GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
PHASE SHIFTER, 9 - 12.5 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC642ALC5 is a 6-bit digital phase shifter
which is rated from 9 to 12.5 GHz, providing 360
degrees of phase coverage, with a LSB of 5.625
degrees. The HMC642ALC5 features very low RMS
phase error of 4.5 degrees and extremely low insertion
loss variation of ±0.4 dB across all phase states. This
high accuracy phase shifter is controlled with positive
control logic of 0/+5V The HMC642ALC5 is housed
in a compact 5x5 mm ceramic leadless SMT package
and is internally matched to 50 Ohms with no external
components.
Low RMS Phase Error: 4.5°
Low Insertion Loss: 7 dB
High Linearity: +35 dBm
Positive Control Logic
360° Coverage, LSB = 5.625°
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm2
Typical Applications
The HMC642ALC5 is ideal for:
• EW Receivers
• Weather & Military Radar
• Satellite Communications
• Beamforming Modules
• Phase Cancellation
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 912.5 GHz
Insertion Loss* 710 dB
Input Return Loss* 14 dB
Output Return Loss* 11 dB
Phase Error* ±10 +18/-10 deg
RMS Phase Error 4.5 deg
Insertion Loss Variation* ±0.4 dB
Input Power for 1 dB Compression 30 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept 35 dBm
Control Voltage Current <250 µA
Bias Control Current <12 mA
*Note: Major States Shown
Electrical Specications
TA = +25° C, Vss= -5V, Vdd= +5V , control Voltage = 0/ +5V, 50 Ohm System
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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.
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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
HMC642A* PRODUCT PAGE QUICK LINKS
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•HMC642ALC5: GaAs MMIC 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter,
9-12.5 GHz Data Sheet
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PHASE SHIFTER, 9 - 12.5 GHz
Insertion Loss, Major States Only Normalized Loss, Major States Only
Phase Error, Major States OnlyInput Return Loss, Major States Only
Output Return Loss, Major States Only
Relative Phase Shift
Major States Including All Bits
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
NORMALIZED LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
PHASE ERROR (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 • Fax: 978-250-3373 • Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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PHASE SHIFTER, 9 - 12.5 GHz
Relative Phase Shift,
RMS, Average, Max, All States Input IP3, Major States Only
Input IP2, Major States Only Input P1dB, Major States Only
RMS Phase Error vs. Temperature
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature,
Major States Only
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
RMS
MAX
AVERAGE
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
60
70
80
90
100
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 • Fax: 978-250-3373 • Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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PHASE SHIFTER, 9 - 12.5 GHz
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Phase Error vs. State
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Power (RFIN) 29 dBm (T= +85 °C)
Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) -0.2 to +12.5V
Bias Voltage Range (Vss) +0.2 to -12V
Channel Temperature (Tc) 150 °C
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 190 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class1A Passed 250V
Truth Table
Control Voltage
State Bias Condition
Low (0) 0 to 0.2 Vdc
High (1) Vdd ±0.2 Vdc @ 35 µA Typ.
Control Voltage Input Phase Shift (Degrees)
RFIN - RFOUT
Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6
0 0 0 0 0 0 Reference*
1 0 0 0 0 0 5.625
0 1 0 0 0 0 11.25
0 0 1 0 0 0 22.5
0 0 0 1 0 0 45.0
0 0 0 0 1 0 90.0
0 0 0 0 0 1 180.0
1 1 1 1 1 1 354.375
Any combination of the above states will provide a phase shift approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.
*Reference corresponds to monotonic setting
Bias Voltage & Current
Vdd Idd
5.0 5.6mA
Vss Iss
-5.0 5.6mA
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360
PHASE ERROR (degrees)
STATE (degrees)
9 GHz
9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5 GHz
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.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 • Fax: 978-250-3373 • Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 4, 8,17
21 - 32 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
5, 7, 18, 20 GND These pins and exposed ground paddle
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
6RFIN This port is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
9 - 11,
13 - 15
BIT6, BIT5, BIT4,
BIT3, BIT2, BIT1
Control Input. See truth table
and control voltage tables.
12 Vss Voltage supply.
16 Vdd Voltage supply.
19 RFOUT This port is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER
50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC642ALC5 Alumina White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H642A
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 • Fax: 978-250-3373 • Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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PHASE SHIFTER, 9 - 12.5 GHz
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 sufficient number of via holes should be
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
The evaluation board should be mounted to an
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC642ALC5 [1][3]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 - J4 Molex Header 2mm
U1 HMC642ALC5 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter
PCB [2] 117186 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
[3] Please refer to part’s pin description and functional diagram for
pin out assignments on evaluation board.
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.
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