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HMC309MS8
GaAs MMIC 2.4 GHz FRONT-END
LNA / SWITCH
Features
Gain: 8 dB
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
Integrated LNA & Switch
Integrated Power Control:
+3V Operation
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8
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Typical Applications
LNA & Transmit/Receive Switch
Front-End for 2.4 GHz Applications:
• 802.11 WLAN
• BLUETOOTH
• HomeRF
• ISM Radios
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC309MS8 is a versatile integrated low noise
amplifier (LNA) and transmit/receive switch front-
end for 2.3 to 2.5 GHz spread spectrum applica-
tions. The LNA offers 8 dB gain and 2.5 dB noise
figure while the transmit switch path has 0.5 dB
insertion loss and better than +30 dBm linear power
handling. Using a single control line, the LNA is
powered down when the switch Tx port is selected
minimizing Idd current consumption to 5 mA in the
Rx mode and 200 uA in the Tx mode at Vdd = +3V
bias. The HMC309MS8 may be directly interfaced
with popular 2.4 GHz transceiver chips. At a height
of 0.040” (1.0mm), the MSOP8 package is ideal for
low profile portable wireless devices.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +3V
LNA (Rx) Path
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation over Temperature
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)*
Output or Input Third Order Intercept (IP3)*
Supply Current (Idd)
2
5
5
Typ.
2.3 - 2.5
8
0.012
2.5
5
13
6
8
5
10
10
0.02
3.8
14
16
30
27
0.45
25
20
33
40
0.2
0.4
-0.6
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2.3 - 2.5
-0.4
Max.
GHz
dB
dB/°C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
Swtiched Path
Units
* The LNA P1dB & IP3 are referenced to the Rx pin output while the switch P1dB & IP3 are referenced to the Tx pin
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GaAs MMIC 2.4 GHz FRONT-END
LNA / SWITCH
LNA Broadband Gain & Return Loss
10
5
LNA Gain vs. Temperature, ANT to Rx
10
9
8
8
RESPONSE (dB)
ANT
0
6
5
4
3
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
-10
Rx
-15
-20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S21
S11
S22
2
1
0
2.2
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
LNA Input Return Loss
@ ANT vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LNA Output Return Loss
@ Rx vs. Temperature
0
-2
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-4
-10
-6
-15
-8
-20
-10
2.2
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
-25
2.2
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
LNA Noise Figure
vs. Temperature, ANT to Rx
5
4.5
4
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LNA Power Compression@ 2.4 GHz
10
9
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2.2
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
POUT (dBm), GAiN (dB)
8
7
6
5
4
3
Output Power
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
2
1
0
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
0
Gain
1
2
3
4
5
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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GAIN (dB)
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LNA / SWITCH
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Switch Path Broadband
Switch Path Insertion
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY
Loss vs. Temperature,
17
to
25 GHz
PUMPED MIXER
Tx
-
ANT
Insertion Loss & Return Loss
0
-5
Tx to ANT
0
-0.2
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
Tx
-30
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
ANT
S21
S11
S22
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
-1.2
-1.4
2.2
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
3.5
4
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Switch Path Input
Return Loss @ Tx vs. Temperature
0
Switch Path Output
Return Loss @ ANT vs. Temperature
0
-5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
2.6
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
2.2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
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2.2
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
IP3 vs. Temperature
Frequency = 2.4 GHz
Temperature
-40 °C
+25 °C
+85 °C
LNA (Rx) Path
8.3
8.2
7.8
Switched Path
Tx/Rx Isolation
0
Rx Isolation - Switched Path Mode
-5
Switched Path Isolation - LNA Mode
ISOLATION (dB)
41.4
39.6
44.2
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
2.2
All levels in dBm
LNA path Output IP3 referenced to Rx port
Switched path Input IP3 referenced to Tx port
2.3
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.6
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20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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LNA / SWITCH
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
Control Voltage Range (CTL)
Input Power @ ANT
(LNA “ON”, Vdd = +3.0 Vdc)
Input Power @ Tx
(Switch “ON”, Vdd = +3.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 0.6 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to lead)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+8.0 Vdc
-0.2V to Vdd
+10 dBm
+34 dBm
150 °C
0.039 W
1666 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED
PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
3. LEADFRAME PLATING: Sn/Pb SOLDER
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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LNA / SWITCH
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Application Circuit
Truth Table
Control Input Tolerances are ± 0.2 Vdc.
Control
Input (Vdc)
CTL
0
+3
ANT to Rx
On
Off
Signal Path
Tx to ANT
Off
On
Note: DC blocking capacitors are required on the ANT port (Pin 2) and the Tx port (Pin 4).
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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 Online at www.hittite.com