HMC232LP4
/
232LP4E
v04.0110
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz
Features
Isolation: 60 dB @ 3 GHz
52 dB @ 6 GHz
Input P1dB: +27 dBm
Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB Typical @ 6 GHz
Non-Reflective Design
24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 16mm2
Included in the HMC-DK005 Designer’s Kit
Typical Applications
The HMC232LP4(E) is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC232LP4(E) is a broadband high isolation
non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switch in a low
cost leadless QFN surface mount plastic package.
Covering DC to 12 GHz, the switch features >60
dB isolation up to 3 GHz and >42 dB isolation up to
12 GHz. Input P1dB compression is +27 dBm typ-
ical, while input IP3 is +50 dBm. The switch operates
using complementary negative control voltage logic
lines of -5/0V and requires no bias supply.
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Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Frequency
DC - 3.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 9.0 GHz
DC - 12.0 GHz
DC - 3.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 9.0 GHz
DC - 12.0 GHz
“On State”
DC - 6.0 GHz
DC - 9.0 GHz
DC - 12.0 GHz
DC - 12.0 GHz
0.5 - 12.0 GHz
0.5 - 12.0 GHz
DC - 12.0 GHz
3
6
ns
ns
24
45
55
47
40
37
Min.
Typ.
1.4
1.5
2.0
2.7
60
52
45
42
18
16
11
14
27
50
Max.
1.7
1.8
2.3
3.1
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Insertion Loss
Isolation
Return Loss
Return Loss RF1, RF2
Input Power for 1 dB Compression
“Off State”
Input Third Order Intercept
(Two-Tone Input Power= +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Separation)
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite
Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Microwave Corporation:
One Technology
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC232LP4
/
232LP4E
v04.0110
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz
Insertion Loss
0
-1
Isolation
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
RF1
RF2
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-2
-3
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-4
-5
-6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
ISOLATION (dB)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GH )
Q
C (G
)
Return Loss
0
RFC
RF1, RF2 ON
RF1, RF2 OFF
0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point
30
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-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
25
-10
P1dB (dBm)
20
-15
15
0.1 dB Compression Point
1 dB Compression Point
-20
10
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GH )
Input Third Order Intercept Point
60
55
50
IP3 (dBm)
45
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
40
35
30
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GH )
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite
Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Microwave Corporation:
One Technology
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC232LP4
/
232LP4E
v04.0110
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input Power (Vctl = -5V)
(0.5 - 12 GHz)
RF1, RF2 Termination
Control Voltage Range (A & B)
Channel Temperature
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to lead)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+30 dBm (@ +50 °C)
+23.5 dBm
+1V to -7.5V
150 °C
94 °C/W
Control Voltages
State
Low
High
Bias Condition
0 to -0.2V @ 10 uA Max.
-5V @ 10 uA Typ. to -7V @ 45 uA Typ. (0.5 Vdc)
Truth Table
Control Input
Signal Path State
B
Low
High
RFC to RF1
ON
OFF
RFC to RF2
OFF
ON
A
High
Low
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Caution: Do not “Hot Switch” power levels greater than +27
dBm (Vctl = 0/-5 Vdc).
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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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
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC232LP4
HMC232LP4E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H232
XXXX
H232
XXXX
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite
Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Microwave Corporation:
One Technology
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC232LP4
/
232LP4E
v04.0110
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz
Suggested Driver Circuit
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Pin Number
1, 2, 6, 7, 11,
12, 13, 14, 17,
18, 19, 20, 24
3, 5, 8,
10, 21, 23
Function
N/C
Description
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown
herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC
ground externally.
Package bottom must also
be connected to PCB RF ground.
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking
capacitors are required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V.
Interface Schematic
GND
4, 9, 22
RFC, RF1, RF2
15
B
See truth table and control voltage table.
16
A
See truth table and control voltage table.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite
Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Microwave Corporation:
One Technology
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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SWITCHES - SPDT - SMT
Pin Descriptions
HMC232LP4
/
232LP4E
v04.0110
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
SWITCH, DC - 12 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107723
[1]
Item
J1 - J3
J4 - J6
C1, C2
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
DC Pin
100 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
HMC232LP4 / HMC232LP4E SPDT Switch
107602 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the application should
be generated with proper RF circuit design tech-
niques. Signal lines at the RF port should have
50 Ohm impedance and the package ground leads
and package bottom should be connected directly
to the ground plane similar to that shown above. The
evaluation circuit board shown above is available
from Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite
Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Microwave Corporation:
One Technology
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com