HMC210MS8
/
210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +2.5V
High Attenuation Range: >50 dB @ 1.9 GHz
High Input IP3: +15 dBm Typical
(All Attenuation States)
Ultra Small Package: MSOP
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The HMC210MS8 / HMC210MS8E is ideal for:
• Base Station Infrastructure
• Portable Wireless
• MMDS
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC210MS8 & HMC210MS8E are miniature
absorptive voltage variable attenuators in 8-lead
MSOP packages. The device operates with a positive
supply voltage (+2.5V), and a positive control voltage.
A unique feature is the high third order intercept point
for all attenuation states. Operation up to 2.3 GHz is
possible with a reduced attenuation range of 31 dB.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +2.5 Vdc, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Insertion Loss
(VCTL = 0 V Min. Atten.)
Attenuation Range
(VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V)
Return Loss
(VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
(f = 1.9 GHz)
Input Power for 1.0 dB Compression
(f = 1.9 GHz)
Input Third Order Intercept
(f = 1.9 GHz, Two-tone Input Power = +5 dBm Each Tone)
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
Condition
1.8 - 2.0 GHz
1.7 - 2.1 GHz
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
1.8 - 2.0 GHz
1.7 - 2.1 GHz
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
1.5 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 2.3 GHz
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
17
0
30
10
44
39
31
Min.
Typical
3.3
3.4
5.0
55
43
40
9
6
15
-5
20
3
35
15
0.9
2.6
Max.
4.9
5.5
7.5
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
μS
μS
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC210MS8
/
210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
40
35
Relative Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 and 2.2 GHz
0
RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
F=1.9 GHz
F=2.2 GHz
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INSERTION LOSS (dB)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
Attenuation vs. Temperature
Normalized to +25° C @ 1.9 GHz
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
+85 C
-40 C
Typical Input P1dB Compression
@ 1.9 GHz vs. Temperature
Input Power for 1 dB Compression Point
Test Condi-
tion (1.9 GHz)
Min.
Attenuation
Max.
Attenuation
Worst Case
P1dB
VCTL
(Vdc)
0.0
+2.5
+1.0
Vdd
(Vdc)
+2.5
+2.5
+2.5
+25C
20
19
3
+85C
20
16
4
-40C
21
25
3
Units
dBm
dBm
dBm
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
Broadband Insertion Loss
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
1.5
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
Broadband Maximum Relative
Attenuation and Return Loss
0
RELATIVE ATTENUATOR (dB)
+85 C
INS. LOSS
+25 C
INS. LOSS
-40 C
INS. LOSS
0
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-20
-2
-40
-4
-60
-6
-80
+85 C
ATTEN.
+25 C
ATTEN.
-40 C
ATTEN.
-8
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.3
2.5
-100
1.5
-10
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.3
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC210MS8
/
210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Typical Performance for 1.9 GHz Applications
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Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
0
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
0
RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
-8
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
-12
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
-16
-20
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
Typical Performance for 2.2 GHz Applications
Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 2.2 GHz
0
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 2.2 GHz
0
RELATIVE ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
-8
-12
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
-16
-20
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC210MS8
/
210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCTL
Vdd
Maximum Input
Power
(Vdd = +2.5 Vdc)
Storage
Temperature
Operating
Temperature
-0.2 Vdc to Vdd
+8 Vdc
+26 dBm @ Min. Attenuation, VCTL = +0.0V
+20 dBm @ Atten. >2 dB
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Control and Bias Voltage
VCTL
Vdd
0 to +2.5 Vdc @ -100 μA to +100 μA
+2.5 Vdc +/- 0.1 Vdc @ +100 μA
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*Note: DC blocking capacitors are required for RF ports.
100 pF RF chip capacitors (0603 size) are recommended
on RF1 & RF2 ports..
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC210MS8
HMC210MS8E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H210
XXXX
H210
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC210MS8
/
210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Evaluation Circuit Board
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 101827
Item
J1, J2
J3 - J5
C1, C2
C3, C4
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
DC PIN
330 pF capacitor, 0402 package
10,000 pF capacitor, 0603 package
HMC210MS8 / HMC210MS8E VVA
101825 Eval Board
[1]
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application
should be generated with proper RF circuit
design techniques. Signal lines at the RF ports
should be 50 ohm impedance and the package
ground leads and package bottom should be
connected directly to the PCB RF ground plane,
similar to that shown above. The evaluation cir-
cuit board shown above is available from Hittite
Microwave Corporation upon request.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com