HMC784MS8GE
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GaAs MMIC 10 WATT T/R SWITCH
DC - 4 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC784MS8GE is ideal for:
• Cellular / 4G Infrastructure
• WiMAX, WiBro & Fixed Wireless
• Automotive Telematics
• Mobile Radio
• Test Equipment
Features
Input P1dB: +40 dBm @ Vdd = +8V
High Third Order Intercept: +62 dBm
Positive Control: +3 to +8 V
Low Insertion Loss: 0.4 dB
MSOP8G Package: 14.8 mm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC784MS8GE is a high power SPDT switch in
an 8-lead MSOPG package for use in transmit-rece-
ive applications which require very low distortion at
high input signal power levels. The device can con-
trol signals from DC to 4 GHz. The design provides
exceptional intermodulation performance; > +60 dBm
third order intercept at +5V bias. RF1 and RF2 are
reflective shorts when “OFF”. On-chip circuitry allows
single positive supply operation from +3 Vdc to +8 Vdc
at very low DC current with control inputs compatible
with CMOS and most TTL logic families.
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Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vctl = 0/Vdd, Vdd = +5V
(Unless Otherwise Stated)
, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Frequency
DC - 1.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 2.5 GHz
DC - 3.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 1.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 3.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +5V
Vdd = +8V
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +5V
Vdd = +8V
0.02 - 0.1 GHz
0.1 - 2.0 GHz
0.1 - 3.0 GHz
0.1 - 4.0 GHz
0.1 - 4.0 GHz
32
35
38
26
Min.
Typ.
0.4
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.3
30
35
30
20
10
32
37
38
35
38
41
42
62
61
60
Max.
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.3
2.0
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Insertion Loss
Isolation
Return Loss (On State)
Input Power for 0.1dB Compression
Input Power for 1dB Compression
0.1 - 4.0 GHz
Input Third Order Intercept
(Two-tone input power = +30 dBm each tone)
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
DC - 4.0 GHz
15
40
ns
ns
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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
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DC - 4 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
0
Isolation
0
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
RF1
RF2
-2
-20
-3
-30
-4
-40
-5
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
-50
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
Insertion Loss vs. Vdd
0
Isolation vs. Vdd
0
+3V
+5V
+8V
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INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
ISOLATION (dB)
5
6
-10
-2
+3V
+5V
+8V
-20
-3
-30
-4
-40
-5
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
Return Loss
0
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
INPUT RETURN LOSS
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
RF1 to RF2 Isolation
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
RF1 ON RF2 OFF
RF1 OFF RF2 ON
-20
-30
-40
-50
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
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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Input P1dB vs. Vdd
50
+3V
+5V
+8V
Input P0.1dB vs. Vdd
50
+3V
+5V
+8V
45
P1dB (dBm)
45
P0.1dB (dBm)
40
40
35
35
30
30
25
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
25
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
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Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +5V
50
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP3 vs. Tone Power @ Vdd = +3V
70
45
P1dB (dBm)
60
IP3 (dBm)
40
50
35
40
+30 dBm
+27 dBm
+20 dBm
30
30
25
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
Input IP3 vs. Tone Power @ Vdd = +5V
70
Input IP3 vs. Tone Power @ Vdd = +8V
70
60
60
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
50
+30 dBm
+27 dBm
+20 dBm
50
+30 dBm
+27 dBm
+20 dBm
40
40
30
30
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
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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
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Input IP3 vs. Temperature
27 dBm Tones, Vdd = +3V
70
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
27 dBm Tones, Vdd = +5V
70
60
60
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
50
50
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
40
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
40
30
30
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
27 dBm Tones, Vdd = +8V
70
Input P1dB vs. Vdd
50
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60
P1dB (dBm)
45
IP3 (dBm)
50
40
40
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
35
+3V
+5V
+8V
30
30
20
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
25
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P0.1dB vs. Vdd
50
+3V
+5V
+8V
Input IP3 vs. Tone Power @ Vdd = +5V
70
45
P0.1dB (dBm)
60
40
IP3 (dBm)
50
+30 dBm
+27 dBm
+20 dBm
35
40
30
30
25
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
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
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DC - 4 GHz
Bias Voltage & Current
Vdd (V)
+3
+5
+8
Typical Idd (μA)
0.5
2
20
Low (0 to +0.2V)
High (Vdd ±0.2V)
Control Voltages & Currents
State
Vdd = +3V
(μA)
0.5
0.1
Vdd = +5V
(μA)
2
0.1
Vdd = +8V
(μA)
20
0.1
Truth Table
Control Input (Vctl)
A
High
Low
B
Low
High
Signal Path State
RFC to RF1
Off
On
RFC to RF2
On
Off
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input Power (Vdd = +8V,
50 Ohm source & load impedances)
Supply Voltage Range
(Vdd) (Vctl = 0V)
Control Voltage Range (A & B)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 25 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(Channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Rating
+39 dBm (T = +85 °C)
-0.2 to +9V
-0.2 to Vdd +0.5V
150 °C
1.217 W
53.4 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A HBM
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Note: DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC,
RF1 and RF2. Their value will determine the lowest trans-
mission frequency.
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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