HMC662LP3E
v00.0309
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR, 8 - 30 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC662LP3E is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Microwave Radio
• VSAT
• Wideband Power Monitoring
• Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
• Test & Measurement
Features
Wide Input Bandwidth: 8 to 30 GHz
Wide Dynamic Range: >54 dB up to 28 GHz
Single Positive Supply: +3.3V
Excellent Stability Over Temperature
Fast Rise/Fall Time: 5ns / 10ns
16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm2
12
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC662LP3E Logarithmic Detector converts
RF signals at its input, to a proportional DC voltage
at its output. The HMC662LP3E employs successive
compression topology which delivers high dynamic
range over a wide input frequency range. As the input
power is increased, successive amplifiers move into
saturation one by one creating an approximation of
the logarithm function. The output of a series of square
law detectors is summed, converted into the voltage
domain and buffered to drive the LOG OUT output.
The HMC662LP3E provides a nominal logarithmic
slope of +13 mV/dB and an intercept of -127 dBm at
18 GHz. Ideal as a log detector for high volume micro-
wave radio and VSAT applications, the HMC662LP3E
is housed in a compact 3x3 mm RoHS compliant SMT
plastic package.
POWER DETECTORS - SMT
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 C Vcc1 = Vcc2 = +3.3V
Parameter
Input Frequency
±3 dB Dynamic Range
±3 dB Dynamic Range Center
Log Error Over Temperature (-40 to +85)
Output Intercept
Output Slope
Typ.
10
59
-23
±1
-120
14.6
Typ.
14
60
-24
±1
-125
13.7
Typ.
18
63
-24
±1
-127
13.3
Typ.
22
64
-25
±2
-130
13.2
Typ.
28
54
-17
±3
-113
14
Units
GHz
dB
dBm
dB
dBm
mV/dB
12 - 96
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC662LP3E
v00.0309
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR, 8 - 30 GHz
Electrical Specifi cations,
(continued)
Parameter
LOGOUT Interface
Output Voltage Range
Output Rise
Time
[1]
/ Fall
Time
[2]
f = 10 GHz
0.9
5 / 10
1.8
V
ns
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Power Down (EN) Interface
Voltage Range for Normal Mode
Voltage Range for Powerdown Mode
Power Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)
Operating Voltage Range
Supply Current in Normal Mode
Supply Current in Power Down Mode
[1] 0 dBm Input Pulsed; measured from 10% to 90%
[2] 0 dBm Input Pulsed; measured from 90% to 10%
3.15
3.3
88
3
3.45
V
mA
mA
0.8 x Vcc
0
Vcc
0.1 x Vcc
V
V
12
POWER DETECTORS - SMT
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 8 GHz
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 10 GHz
3
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
1.5
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
3
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
LOG OUT (V)
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
LOG OUT (V)
1.5
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 14 GHz
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 18 GHz
3
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
1.5
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
3
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
LOG OUT (V)
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
LOG OUT (V)
1.5
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C
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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HMC662LP3E
v00.0309
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR, 8 - 30 GHz
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 22 GHz
3
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 20 GHz
2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
3
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
2
1
ERROR (dB)
0
1.5
LOG OUT (V)
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
LOG OUT (V)
1.5
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-1
-2
-3
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
12
POWER DETECTORS - SMT
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0.5
-60
INPUT POWER (dBm)
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 24 GHz
2.2
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 28 GHz
8
2.2
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
8
1.8
LOG OUT (V)
4
LOG OUT (V)
ERROR (dB)
1.8
4
ERROR (dB)
1.4
0
1.4
0
1
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
-4
1
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
-4
0.6
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-8
10
0.6
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-8
10
LOG OUT & Error
vs. Input Power, Fin = 30 GHz
2.2
Ideal
Log Out +25C
Log Out +85C
Log Out -40C
8
1.8
LOG OUT (V)
4
ERROR (dB)
1.4
0
1
-4
ERR +25C
ERR +85C
ERR -40C
0.6
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-8
10
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C
12 - 98
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
HMC662LP3E
v00.0309
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR, 8 - 30 GHz
Fall Time @ 10 GHz @ 0 dBm
1.8
Rise Time @ 10 GHz @ 0 dBm
1.8
1.6
LOG OUT (V)
LOG OUT (V)
1.6
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.2
1
1
0.8
0
20
40
60
TIME (ns)
80
100
0.8
0
20
40
60
TIME (ns)
80
100
12
POWER DETECTORS - SMT
Input Return Loss
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
LOG OUT vs. Frequency
2
10 GHz
14 GHz
18 GHz
24 GHz
28 GHz
30 GHz
1.7
LOG OUT (V)
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
40
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.8
-60
-50
-40
+25C
+85C
-40C
1.4
1.1
0
10
-30
-20
-10
0
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Unless otherwise noted: Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V, TA = +25C
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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HMC662LP3E
v00.0309
54 dB, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR, 8 - 30 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
EN
Vcc1. Vcc2
RF Input Power
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 12.63 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
+3.6V
+3.6V
+12 dBm
125 °C
0.51W
79.20 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
12
POWER DETECTORS - SMT
Operating Temperature
Outline Drawing
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 HMC APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC662LP3E
Package Body Material
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking
[1]
662
XXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
12 - 100
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