HMC696LP4E
v00.0508
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 20 - 2700 MHz
Typical Applications
The HMC696LP4E is Ideal for:
• GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators
• Cellular/3G and WiMAX/4G
• Software Defined Radio
• Multi-Band Transmitters
• Test Equipment
Features
Very Low Noise Floor, -162 dBm/Hz
Excellent Carrier & Sideband Suppression
Very High Linearity, +23.7 dBm OIP3
High Output Power, +8.5 dBm Output P1dB
High Modulation Accuracy
24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC696LP4E is a low noise, high linearity Direct
Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital
modulation applications from 0.02 to 2.7 GHz inc-
luding software defined radio and multi-band tran-
smitters. Housed in a compact 4x4 mm (LP4) SMT
QFN package, the RFIC requires minimal external
components & provides a low cost alternative to more
complicated double upconversion architectures. The
RF output port is single-ended and matched to 50
Ohms with no external components. The LO requires
0 to +10 dBm and can be driven in either differential
or single-ended mode. This device is optimized for a
+5V supply, and offers improved carrier feedthrough
and sideband suppression characteristics. For higher
frequency applications, the HMC697LP4E Direct
Modulator covers 450 - 4000 MHz.
Electrical Specifi cations,
See Test Conditions on following page herein.
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Output P1dB
Output Noise Floor
Output IP3
Output Power
Carrier Feedthrough (uncalibrated)
Sideband Suppression
(uncalibrated)
LO Port Return Loss
RF Port Return Loss
21
0
-42
-29
9
29
Typ.
20 - 40
7
Typ.
40 - 100
8
-160
24
1
-42
-40
12
28
Typ.
100 - 450
8
-162
24
1
-42
-54
15
29
Typ.
450 - 960
8
-163
23
0
-42
-42
15
31
Typ.
960 - 1700
7
-162
21
-1
-43
-43
11
30
Typ.
Typ.
Units
MHz
dBm
dBm/Hz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
dB
dB
1700 - 2200 2200 - 2700
6
-162
19
-2
-45
-42
7
24
5
-161
17
-3
-42
-30
5
20
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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HMC696LP4E
v00.0508
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 20 - 2700 MHz
Electrical Specifi cations,
(continued)
Parameter
RF Output
RF Frequency Range
RF Return Loss
LO Input
LO Frequency Range
LO Input Power
LO Port Return Loss
Baseband Input Port
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc)
Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance
DC Power Requirements
Supply Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2)
Supply Current (Icc1 + Icc2)
Single-ended.
De-embed to the lead of the device.
See Test Conditions Below
4.5
140
5
160
5.5
180
V
mA
1.5
60
4.5
1.7
V
μA
pF
20
0
10
2700
10
MHz
dBm
dB
20
27
2700
MHz
dB
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
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Test Conditions:
Unless Otherwise Specifi ed, the Following Test Conditions Were Used
Parameter
Temperature
Baseband Input Frequency
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input AC Voltage
Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurement
Frequency Offset for Output Noise Measurements
Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)
LO Input Power
LO Input Mode
Mounting Configuration
Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
Condition
+25 °C
200 kHz
+1.5V
700 mV
700 mV per tone @ 150 & 250 kHz
30 MHz
+5V
0 dBm
Single-Ended through LOP
Refer to HMC696LP4E Application Schematic Herein
Uncalibrated
Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated Test Results
During the Uncalibrated Sideband and Carrier Suppression tests, care is taken to ensure that the I/Q signal paths from
the Vector Signal Generator (VSG) to the Device Under Test (DUT) are equal. The “Uncalibrated, +25 °C” Sideband
and Carrier Suppression plots were measured at room temperature, while the “Uncalibrated, over Temperature”
Sideband and Carrier Suppression plots represent the worst case uncalibrated suppression levels measured at T=
-40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, + 25 °C” Sideband Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the I/Q amplitude
balance and I/Q phase offset (skew) at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings
were held constant during tests over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case
calibrated Sideband Suppression levels at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, +25 °C” Carrier Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the Ip/In & Qp/Qn DC
offsets at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests
over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case Carrier Suppression levels
measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
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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MODULATOR, 20 - 2700 MHz
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 30 MHz Offset vs. Frequency
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
NOISE FLOOR
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
Wideband Performance vs. Frequency
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @30 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
OUTPUT IP3
-140
-150
-160
-170
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
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-10
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-180
10000
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Sideband Suppression vs. Frequency
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Return Loss vs. Frequency
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO
RF
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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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
HMC696LP4E
v00.0508
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 20 - 2700 MHz
Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
10
0 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 30 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over LO Power
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
NOISE FLOOR
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @30 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
+10 dBm
OUTPUT POWER
-15
OUTPUT IP3
-140
-150
-160
-170
0
-30
0 dBm
+6 dBm
+10 dBm
-5
-45
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
-10
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-60
10000
-180
10000
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Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0 dBm
+6 dBm
+10 dBm
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
10
100
1000
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0 dBm
+6 dBm
+10 dBm
Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage
10
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
OUTPUT POWER
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 30 MHz Offset vs. Frequency
Over Supply Voltage
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
NOISE FLOOR
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @30 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
-15
OUTPUT IP3
-140
-150
-160
-170
0
-30
4.5 V
5.0 V
5.5 V
-5
-45
-10
10
100
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
1000
-60
10000
-180
10000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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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HMC696LP4E
v00.0508
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 20 - 2700 MHz
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 30 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over Input
Baseband DC Voltage
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
NOISE FLOOR
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
Output Noise @ 30 MHz Offset vs.
RF Output Power
-130
OUTPUT NOISE @ 30 MHz (dBm/Hz)
-135
LO Frequency
-140
-145
-150
-155
-160
-165
-170
-30
930 MHz
1930 MHz
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @30 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT IP3
-140
-150
-160
-170
1.5 V
1.6 V
1.7 V
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-180
10000
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
RF OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Supply Current vs.
Input Baseband DC Voltage
180
175
170
165
160
155
150
1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2
LO Input Power
Baseband Input Voltage (AC + DC)
(Reference to GND)
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 30 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
+6V
+18 dBm
0V to +2.8V
150 °C
1.8 Watts
34 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1.6
INPUT BASEBAND DC VOLTAGE (V)
1.7
Operating Temperature
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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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