HMC500LP3
/
500LP3E
v02.1109
GaAs HBT VECTOR
MODULATOR 1.8 - 2.2 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC500LP3(E) is ideal for:
• Wireless Infrastructure HPA &
MCPA Error Correction
• Pre-Distortion or Feed-Forward Linearization
• PCS, GSM and W-CDMA Systems
• Beam Forming or RF Cancellation Circuits
16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9mm2
Features
360° of Continuous Phase Control
Continuous Gain Control: 40 dB
-162 dBm/Hz Output Noise Floor
Input IP3: +33 dBm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC500LP3(E) is a high dynamic range
Vector Modulator RFICs which are targeted for RF
predistortion and feed-forward cancellation circuits,
as well as RF cancellation and beam forming amp-
litude/phase correction circuits. The I & Q ports of
the HMC500LP3(E) can be used to continuously vary
the phase and amplitude of RF signals by up to 360
degrees and 40 dB respectively, while supporting a
3 dB modulation bandwidth of 150 MHz. With an in-
put IP3 of +33 dBm and input noise floor of -152 dBm/
Hz (at -10 dB maximum gain setting), the input IP3/
noise floor ratio is 185 dB.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = +8V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Maximum Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Gain Flatness Across Any 60 MHz Bandwidth
Gain Range
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Input Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)
Input Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Output Noise
Control Port Bandwidth (-3 dB)
Control Port Impedance
Control Port Capacitance
Control Voltage Range
Group Delay Over 60 MHz Bandwidth
Supply Current (Icq)
13
-14
Min.
Typ.
1.8 - 2.2
-10
0.012
0.15
40
17
15
16
33
-162
150
1.45k
0.22
+0.5 to +2.5
20
90
0.02
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB / °C
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm/Hz
MHz
Ohms
pF
Vdc
ps
mA
Unless otherwise noted, measurements are made @ max. gain setting and 45˚ phase setting.
See application circuit for details.
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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
HMC500LP3 / 500LP3E
v02.1109
GaAs HBT VECTOR
MODULATOR 1.8 - 2.2 GHz
Maximum Gain vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
Maximum Gain vs. Supply Voltage
0
Vcc= 7.6V
Vcc= 8.0V
Vcc= 8.4V
-4
GAIN (dB)
-4
GAIN (dB)
-8
-8
-12
-12
-16
-16
-20
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
-20
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain vs. Phase Settings @ F= 2 GHz
0
Phase vs. Phase Settings @ F= 2 GHz
vs. Various Gain Settings
360
315
-10
PHASE (DEGREES)
GAIN (dB)
270
225
180
135
90
45
0
Max.
-5 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-20
-30
Max.
-5 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-40
-50
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
PHASE SETTING (DEGREES)
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
PHASE SETTING (DEGREES)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
1.7
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
-10
-15
-20
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
-25
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
HMC500LP3 / 500LP3E
v02.1109
GaAs HBT VECTOR
MODULATOR 1.8 - 2.2 GHz
Output Noise vs.
Phase Settings @ F= 2 GHz
-150
OUTPUT NOISE (dBm/Hz)
-155
-160
-165
-170
-175
-180
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
FREQUENCY (GHz)
PHASE SETTING (DEGREES)
Output Noise vs. Temperature
-160
OUTPUT NOISE (dBm/Hz)
-162
-164
-166
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-168
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-170
1.7
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
20
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
38
36
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
34
32
30
28
26
1.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
18
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
16
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
14
12
10
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Group Delay
760
740
GROUP DELAY (ps)
720
700
680
660
640
Linear Gain vs. Phase Setting
MAGNITUDE G/Gmax
90
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0
30
120
60
210
620
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
240
270
300
330
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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
HMC500LP3 / 500LP3E
v02.1109
GaAs HBT VECTOR
MODULATOR 1.8 - 2.2 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
7.6
8.0
8.4
Icc (mA)
85
90
95
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc = +8V)
Supply Voltage (Vcc)
I & Q Input
Channel Temperature (Tc)
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 25 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
27 dBm
+10V
-0.5V to +5.0V
135 °C
1.25 W
40 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Note:
Modulator will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Operating Temperature
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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 HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
PCB LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC500LP3
HMC500LP3E
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]
Package Marking
[3]
500
XXXX
500
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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HMC500LP3 / 500LP3E
v02.1109
GaAs HBT VECTOR
MODULATOR 1.8 - 2.2 GHz
Pin Description
Pin Number
1, 4, 7, 8,
10 - 12, 14
Function
N/C
Description
No connection. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground. Performance will not be affected
Interface Schematic
2, 3
IN, IN
Differential RF inputs, 50 Ohms. Must be DC blocked.
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5, 15
I
In-phase control input. Pins 5 and 15 are redundant.
Either input can be used.
6, 16
Q
Quadrature control input. Pins 6 and 16 are redundant.
Either input can be used.
9
RFOUT
RF Output: Must be DC blocked.
13
Vcc
Supply Voltage
GND
Ground: Backside of package has exposed metal ground slug
which must be connected to RF/DC ground.
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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