HMC539LP3
/
539LP3E
v00.0605
0.25 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 4 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC539LP3 / HMC539LP3E is ideal for both RF
and IF applications:
• Cellular Infrastructure
• ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
Features
0.25 dB LSB Steps to 7.75 dB
± 0.05 dB Typical Step Error
Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB
High IP3: +50 dBm
Single Control Line Per Bit
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V
(Unless Otherwise Noted)
B
Parameter
SO
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Insertion Loss
Attenuation Range
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
Attenuation Accuracy:
(Referenced to Insertion Loss)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
Switching Characteristics
All States
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
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TTL/CMOS Compatible Control
Single +5V Supply
3x3 mm SMT Package
General Discription
The HMC539LP3 & HMC539LP3E are broadband
5-bit GaAs IC digital attenuators in low cost lead-
less surface mount packages. This single positive
control line per bit digital attenuator utilizes an off
chip AC ground capacitor for near DC operation,
making it suitable for a wide variety of RF and IF
applications. Covering DC to 4 GHz, the insertion loss
is less than 0.7 dB typical. The attenuator bit values
are 0.25 (LSB), 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 dB for a total attenu-
ation of 7.75 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent
at ± 0.05 dB typical step error. The attenuator also
features a high IIP3 of +50 dBm. Five TTL/CMOS
control inputs are used to select each attenuation
state. A single Vdd bias of +5V is required.
Frequency (GHz)
DC - 1.5 GHz
1.5 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
DC - 4 GHz
DC - 3 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
DC - 3 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
0.1 - 4.0 GHz
0.1 - 4.0 GHz
Min.
Typ.
0.7
1.0
1.3
7.75
25
20
Max.
1.0
1.3
1.7
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
± (0.2 + 2% of Atten. Setting) Max.
± (0.2 + 4% of Atten. Setting) Max.
28
50
DC - 4 GHz
48
52
ns
ns
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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
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC539LP3
/
539LP3E
v00.0605
0.25 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 4 GHz
Return Loss RF1, RF2
Insertion Loss
0
-0.5
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
5
4 dB 7.75 dB
1 dB
-9
RETURN LOSS (dB)
I.L.dB
-1
-1.5
-2
-2.5
-3
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-18
0.25 dB
0.5 dB
2 dB
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-36
-45
4
4.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-27
4.5
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
0.5
-2
0.25
3 GHz
4 GHz
40 MHz
SO
-4
BIT ERROR (dB)
0
-6
-0.25
1 GHz
100 MHz
500 MHz
2 GHz
-8
-10
0
0.5
1
-0.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
B
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
20
15
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
10
5
0
-5
-10
0.25-1 dB
7.75 dB
4 dB
2 dB
(Only Major States are Shown)
BIT ERROR (dB)
O
0.35
0.25
0.15
0.05
0.5 dB
0.25 dB
-0.05
-0.15
2 dB
4 dB
1 dB
-15
-20
-0.25
0
7.75 dB
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC539LP3
/
539LP3E
v00.0605
0.25 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 4 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Worst Case Step Error
Between Successive Attenuation States
0.25
0.15
STEP ERROR (dB)
0.05
-0.15
-0.25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bias Voltage & Current
Vdd = +5.0 Vdc ± 10%
Vdd
(VDC)
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
Idd (Typ.)
(mA)
3.3
3.5
3.7
SO
Bias Condition
0 to +0.8V @ -5 uA Typ.
+2.0 to + 5.0 Vdc @ 30 uA Typ.
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4
4.5
-0.05
Truth Table
V1
4 dB
V2
2 dB
Control Voltage Input
V3
1 dB
V4
0.5 dB
High
High
Low
High
High
High
Low
V5
0.25 dB
High
Low
High
High
High
High
Low
Attenuation
State
RF1 - RF2
Reference
I.L.
0.25 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
7.75 dB
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
High
Low
Control Voltage
State
Low
High
Note: Vdd = +5V
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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.
B
Any combination of the above states will provide an attenuation
approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC539LP3
/
539LP3E
v00.0605
0.25 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 4 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input Power (DC - 4 GHz)
Control Voltage Range (V1 to V5)
Bias Voltage (Vdd)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 12.0 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+29 dBm (T = +85 °C)
-1V to Vdd +1V
+7.0 Vdc
150 °C
0.781 W
83 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
5
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
B
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Package Information
Part Number
HMC539LP3
HMC539LP3E
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]
SO
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 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
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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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.
Package Marking
[3]
539
XXXX
539
XXXX
[2]
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HMC539LP3
/
539LP3E
v00.0605
0.25 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 4 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1
Function
Vdd
Description
Supply Voltage.
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm.
Blocking capacitors are required.
Select value based on lowest frequency of operation.
These pins should be connected to PCB RF ground to
maximize performance.
Interface Schematic
2, 11
RF1, RF2
3, 9, 10
N/C
4-8
ACG1 - ACG5
External capacitor to ground is required. Select value for
lowest frequency of operation. Place capacitor as close
to pins as possible.
12 - 16
V1 - V5
Application Circuit
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C1, C2
C3
C4
R1 - R5
Recommended Component Values
100 pF ± 10%
1,000 pF ± 10%
330 pF ± 10%
100 Ohm ± 10%
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.
B
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
SO
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must be
connected to RF Ground.
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See truth table and control voltage table.