PHASE SHIFTERS - DIGITAL - SMT
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HMC936ALP6E
v03.0117
GaAs MMIC 6 BIT DIGITAL
PHASE SHIFTERS, 1.2 - 1.4 GHz
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
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC936ALP6E is a 6-bit digital phase shifter
which is rated from 1.2 to 1.4 GHz, providing 360
degrees of phase coverage, with a LSB of 5.625
degrees. The HMC936ALP6E features very low RMS
phase error of 1.2 degrees and extremely low inser-tion
loss variation of ±0.5 dB across all phase states. This
high accuracy phase shifter is controlled with positive
control logic of 0/+5V and requires no negative supply
voltage. The HMC936ALP6E is housed in a compact
6x6 mm plastic leadless SMT package and is internally
matched to 50 Ohms with no external components.
Low RMS Phase Error: 1.2°
Low Insertion Loss: 5 dB
High Linearity: +45 dBm
Positive Control Logic
360° Coverage, LSB = 5.625°
28 Lead 6x6mm SMT Package: 36mm²
Typical Applications
The HMC936ALP6E is ideal for:
• EW Receivers
• Weather & Military Radar
• Satellite Communications
• Beamforming Modules
• Phase Cancellation
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 1.2 1.4 GHz
Insertion Loss 5 7 dB
Input Return Loss 16 dB
Output Return Loss 17 dB
Phase Error ±5 ± 10 deg
RMS Phase Error 1.2 deg
Amplitude Settling Time (50% cntl to +/- 0.1dB margin of nal RFout) 225 nS
Phase Settling Time (50% cntl to +/-1 degree margin of nal RFout) 175 nS
Insertion Loss Variation ±0.5 dB
Input Power for 1 dB Compression 29 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept 45 dBm
Control Voltage Current 35 100 µA
Bias Control Current 3 8 mA
Switching Time (50% Vctl to 90% RF Amplitude) 250 ns
Electrical Specications
TA = +25° C, Vdd= +5V, Control Voltage = 0/ +5V, 50 Ohm System
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
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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
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
PHASE ERRO (°)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4
-2
0
2
4
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
NORMALIZED LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
0
5.62
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.38
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Relative Phase Shift
Major States Including All Bits
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
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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
15
20
25
30
35
40
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0
5.625
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.375
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0
5.625
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.375
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
85°C 25°C
-40°C
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
+25C +85C -40C
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (°)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
0
5.625
11.25
22.5
45
90
180
354.375
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
RMS AVERAGE MAX
RELATIVE PHASE SHIFT (°)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
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Phase Error vs. State
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Power (RFIN) 33 dBm (T= +85 °C)
Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) -0.2 to +12V
Channel Temperature (Tc) 150 °C
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 100 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
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
1 1 1 1 1 1 Reference*
0 1 1 1 1 1 5.625
1 0 1 1 1 1 11.25
1 1 0 1 1 1 22.5
1 1 1 0 1 1 45.0
1 1 1 1 0 1 90.0
1 1 1 1 1 0 180.0
0 0 0 0 0 0 354.375
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 3 mA
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
0 36 72 108 144 180 216 252 288 324 360
1.2 GHz 1.3 GHz 1.4 GHz
PHASE ERROR (degrees)
STATE (degrees)
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
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
6. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC936ALP6E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL3 [2] H936
XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1Vdd Voltage supply.
2, 20 GND These pins and exposed ground paddle
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
3RFIN This port is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
4 - 18,
21, 25 N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
19 RFOUT This port is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
22 - 24,
26 - 28
BIT6, BIT5, BIT4,
BIT3, BIT2, BIT1
Control Input. See truth table
and control voltage tables.
Pin Descriptions
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
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HMC936ALP6E
v03.0117
GaAs MMIC 6 BIT DIGITAL
PHASE SHIFTERS, 1.2 - 1.4 GHz
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 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 board should be mounted to an appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Analog Devices upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC936ALP6 [1][3]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 Header 2mm, 16 Pin
C1, C2 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC936ALP6E 6-Bit Digital Phase Shifter
PCB [2] 117718 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.
