HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° AnAlog PhAse shifter,
8 - 12 ghz
features
Wide Bandwidth: 8 - 12 Ghz
410° Phase shift
Low insertion Loss: 3.5 dB
Low Phase error: +12 / -7 deg typ.
single Positive Voltage Control
24 Lead 4x4 mm QfN Package: 16 mm²
typical Applications
the hMC931LP4e is ideal for:
• eW receivers
• Military radar
• test equipment
• satellite Communications
• Beam forming Modules
functional Diagram
general Description
the hMC931LP4e is an analog Phase shifter which is
controlled via an analog control voltage from 0 to +13V.
the hMC931LP4e provides a continuously variable
phase shift of 0 to 410 degrees from 8 to 12 Ghz, with
extremely consistent low insertion loss versus phase
shift and frequency. the high accuracy hMC931LP4e
is monotonic with respect to control voltage and
features a typical low phase error of +12 / -7 degrees
over a wide bandwidth. the hMC931LP4e is housed
in an rohs compliant 4x4 mm QfN leadless package.
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Phase shifters - aNaLOG - sMt
electrical specifications,
t
A
= +25° C, 50 ohm system
Parameter
frequency range
Phase shift range
insertion Loss
return Loss (input and output)
Control Voltage range
Control Current range
input iP3
input Power @ - 5° shift in insertion Phase (Vctl = 0V)
input Power @ - 2° shift in insertion Phase (Vctl = 0.5V)
Phase Voltage sensitivity
Phase error (peak) *
Phase error (average) *
Modulation Bandwidth
insertion Phase temperature sensitivity
* Up to a phase shift range of 360 degrees.
32
11.2
12
32
+15 / -7
+12 / -1
50
0.12
0
Min.
8
410
3.5
12
13
±1
typ.
Max.
12
Units
Ghz
deg
dB
dB
V
ma
dBm
dBm
dBm
deg/V
deg
deg
Mhz
deg/°C
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° AnAlog PhAse shifter,
8 - 12 ghz
insertion loss vs. frequency
-2
-3
insertion loss vs. Vctl , f = 10 ghz
0
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
-1
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-4
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-2
-5
-3
-6
0V
0.5V
3V
6V
9V
13V
-4
-7
-5
-8
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vctl (Vdc)
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
450
405
360
315
270
225
180
135
90
45
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8 GHz
10 GHz
12 GHz
330
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
230
7
8
9
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
Vctl (Vdc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Phase shift vs. frequency
(relative to Vctl = 0V) Vctl = 0.5 to 13V
450
Phase error vs.
frequency, fmean = 10 ghz
[1]
20
15
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
405
PHASE ERROR (degrees)
360
315
270
225
180
135
90
45
0
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
0.5V
2V
4V
6V
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
8V
10V
Average
11
11.5
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] 0 to 10V provides 0 - 360 degrees phase shift range
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Phase shifters - aNaLOG - sMt
Phase shift vs. Vctl
Phase shift vs. frequency @ Vctl = 6V
(relative to Vctl = 0V)
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
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HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° AnAlog PhAse shifter,
8 - 12 ghz
second harmonics vs. Vctl, f = 10 ghz
50
third harmonics vs. Vctl, f = 10 ghz
70
60
40
2ND HARMONIC (dBc)
2ND HARMONIC (dBc)
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
30
20
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
10
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
Phase shifters - aNaLOG - sMt
40
35
Vctl (Vdc)
Vctl (Vdc)
input iP3 vs. Vctl, f = 10 ghz
insertion loss vs. Pin @ 8 ghz
-2
30
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-3
IP3 (dBm)
-4
25
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
20
-5
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
15
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-6
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Vctl (Vdc)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
insertion loss vs. Pin @ 10 ghz
-2
insertion loss vs. Pin @ 12 ghz
-2
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-4
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-3
-3
-4
-5
-5
-6
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
-6
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
-7
-10
-7
-10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° AnAlog PhAse shifter,
8 - 12 ghz
Phase shift vs. Pin @ 8 ghz
1
Phase shift vs. Pin @ 10 ghz
1
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-10
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-10
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
1
0
-5
0
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-10
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-1
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0V
1V
3V
6V
9V
13V
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
output return loss vs.
frequency, Vctl = 0 to +13V
0
-5
reliability information
Junction temperature (tj)
Nominal Junction temperature
(t = 85 °C, Pin = 10 dBm)
thermal resistance
(Junction to GND Paddle)
Operating temperature
150 °C
87 °C
80 °C/W
-40 to +85 °C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
0V
1V
3V
6V
9V
13V
Absolute Maximum ratings
input Power (rfiN)
Control Voltage (Vctl)
storage temperature
esD sensitivity (hBM)
+26 dBm
-0.5V to +15V
-65 to +150 °C
Class 1B
FREQUENCY (GHz)
eLeCtrOstatiC seNsitiVe DeViCe
OBserVe haNDLiNG PreCaUtiONs
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Phase shifters - aNaLOG - sMt
Phase shift vs. Pin @ 12 ghz
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
input return loss vs.
frequency, Vctl = 0 to +13V
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HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° AnAlog PhAse shifter,
8 - 12 ghz
outline Drawing
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NOtes:
Phase shifters - aNaLOG - sMt
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.
6. CLassifieD as MOistUre seNsitiVitY LeVeL (MsL) 1.
Package information
Part Number
hMC931LP4e
Package Body Material
rohs-compliant Low stress injection Molded Plastic
Lead finish
100% matte sn
MsL rating
MsL1
[2]
Package Marking
[1]
h931
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 5 - 14,
18 - 20, 22 - 24
2, 4, 15, 17
3
16
function
N/C
Description
No connection required. these pins may be connected to
rf/DC ground without affecting performance.
Ground: Backside of package has exposed metal ground slug that
must be connected to ground thru a short path. Vias under the device
are required.
Port is DC blocked.
Port is DC blocked.
interface schematic
GND
rfiN
rfOUt
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Vctl
Phase shift control pin. application of a voltage between 0 and 13
volts causes the transmission phase to change. the DC equivalent
circuit is a series connected diode and resistor.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com