HMC926LP5E
v01.0614
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
Features
Gain Control Range (in 0.5 dB Steps):
@ 900 MHz, +6.5 to +38 dB
@ 1900 MHz, +1 to +32.5 dB
@ 2600 MHz, -4 to +27.5 dB
High Output IP3: +45 dBm
Noise Figure: 4.4 dB
Convenient Serial Control Interface
±0.25 dB Typical Step Error
32 Lead 5 x 5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm
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Typical Applications
The HMC926LP5E is ideal for:
• Cellular Infrastructure
• WiBro, WiMAX and LTE/4G
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• IF & RF Applications
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC926LP5E is a digitally controlled variable
gain amplifier which operates from 700 MHz to
2700 MHz, and can be programmed to provide
between +6.5 dB to +38 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps
at 900 MHz. Gain control range is from +1 dB to
+32.5 dB at 1900 MHz and from -4 dB to +27.5 dB at
2600 MHz. The HMC926LP5E delivers noise figure of
4.4 dB in its maximum gain state, with output IP3 of
up to +45 dBm. The HMC926LP5E features a serial
only gain control interface, a user selectable power up
state, and a serial output for cascading other Hittite
serially controlled components.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vs = +5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain (Maximum Gain State)
Gain Control Range
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Attenuation Accuracy:
(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
Output Third Order Intercept Point
(Pout = 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
Noise Figure
Switching Characteristics
tON (50% CTL to 90% RF) /
tOFF (50% CTL to 10% RF)
Total Current
162
36
900 MHz Tune
[1]
Min.
Typ.
0.7 - 1.2
38
31.5
16
13
± (0.4 + 5% of
Attenuation Setting)
21
24
45
4.4
-
218
262
162
30
Max.
1900 MHz Tune
[2]
Min.
Typ.
1.8 - 2.4
32.5
31.5
19
10
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting)
22
25
40
4.8
-
218
262
162
25.5
Max.
2600 MHz Tune
[3]
Min.
Typ.
2.3 - 2.7
27.5
31.5
13
13
± (0.5 + 6% of
Attenuation Setting)
22
25
45
4.9
400 /
150
218
262
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
ns
mA
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[2] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 1900 MHz, with maximum gain state.
[3] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 2600 MHz Tune. Unless otherwise noted, typical performance at 2600 MHz, with maximum gain state.
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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
HMC926LP5E
v01.0614
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune
[1]
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency
44
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
40
36
GAIN (dB)
32
28
24
20
0.7
[2]
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
-24
-28
-32
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
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Input Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.7
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0 dB
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
1.5
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
16 dB
8 dB
31.5 dB
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
1.5
1.25
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.75
0.5
0.7 GHz
0.8 GHz
0.7 GHz
0.8 GHz
0.9 GHz
1.0 GHz
1.1 GHz
1.2 GHz
0.9 GHz, 1 GHz
1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz
0.25
0
-0.25
1.4
1.5
-0.5
0
4
8
12
1.1
1.2
1.3
16
20
24
28
32
FREQUENCY (GHz)
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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
HMC926LP5E
v01.0614
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune
[1]
Relative Phase vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
24
16
8
0
-8
-16
16 dB
31.5 dB
Step Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
1
0.8
4 dB, 8 dB
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
8 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
RELATIVE PHASE (deg)
STEP ERROR (dB)
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
16 dB
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0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
-1
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
[2]
12
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
6
4
2
0
0.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. Attenuation State
12
10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
6
4
2
0
0.7
0 dB
8 dB
16 dB
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.4
1.5
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.4
1.5
Output P1dB vs. Frequency
30
[2]
Output P1dB vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
30
25
25
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
20
15
10
5
0
20
15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
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ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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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
HMC926LP5E
v01.0614
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
900 MHz Tune
[1]
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
[2][3]
50
45
40
IP3 (dBm)
35
30
25
20
0.7
IP3 (dBm)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Output IP3 vs. Tone Power
[2]
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
0.7
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = +5 dBm
Pout = +10 dBm
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
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Output IP3 vs. Attenuation State
@ 900 MHz
50
45
40
IP3 (dBm)
35
30
25
20
15
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = -5 dBm
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
28
32
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
[3] Two-tone output power @ 0 dBm
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
HMC926LP5E
v01.0614
0.5 dB LSB 6-BIT DIGITAL
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER, 700 - 2700 MHz
1900 MHz Tune
[1]
Maximum Gain vs. Frequency
44
NORMALIZED ATTENUATION (dB)
40
36
GAIN (dB)
32
28
24
[2]
Normalized Attenuation
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
-24
-28
-32
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
0 dB
Output Return Loss
(Only Major States are Shown)
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1.7
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bit Error vs. Frequency
(Only Major States are Shown)
2
1.5
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
16 dB
31.5 dB
8 dB,16 dB
4 dB
31.5 dB
Bit Error vs. Attenuation State
1.5
1.25
1
BIT ERROR (dB)
0.75
0.5
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.1 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
0.25
0
-0.25
2.4
2.5
-0.5
0
4
8
12
2.1
2.2
2.3
16
20
24
28
32
FREQUENCY (GHz)
ATTENUATION STATE (dB)
[1] See Evaluation PCB and Application Circuit for 1900 MHz Tune.
[2] Maximum gain state with digital attenuation set to minimum attenuation.
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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