HMC697LP4
/
697LP4E
v01.0309
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz
Typical Applications
The HMC697LP4(E) is Ideal for:
• UMTS, GSM or CDMA Basestations
• Fixed Wireless or WLL
• ISM Transceivers, 900 & 2400 MHz
• GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators
• Cellular/3G and WiMAX/4G
Features
Very Low Noise Floor, -165 dBm/Hz
Excellent Carrier & Sideband Suppression
Very High Linearity, +22 dBm OIP3
High Output Power, +9 dBm Output P1dB
High Modulation Accuracy
24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm
2
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC697LP4(E) is a low noise, high linearity Direct
Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital
modulation applications from 0.2 to 4.0 GHz including;
Cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, Broadband Wireless Access
& ISM circuits. Housed in a compact 4x4 mm (LP4)
SMT QFN package, the RFIC requires minimal external
components & provides a low cost alternative to more
complicated double upconversion architectures. The
RF output port is single-ended and matched to 50
Ohms with no external components. The LO requires
-6 to +6 dBm and can be driven in either differential or
single-ended mode. This device is optimized for a +5V
supply, and offers improved carrier feedthrough and
sideband suppression characteristics.
Electrical Specifi cations,
See Test Conditions on following page herein.
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Output P1dB
Output Noise Floor
Output IP3
Output Power
Carrier Feedthrough (uncalibrated)
Sideband Suppression
(uncalibrated)
LO Port Return Loss
RF Port Return Loss
2
Min.
Typ.
450 - 960
+8
-167
+23
4
-38
43
12
25
1.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
1700 - 2200
+8
-165
+22
3.5
-38
42
15
17
1
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
MHz
dBm
dBm/Hz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
dB
dB
2200 - 2700
+8
-165
+22
3
-40
43
14
15
0
3400 - 4000
+7
-165
+20
2
-33
45
8
16
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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
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HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
v01.0309
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz
Electrical Specifi cations,
(continued)
Parameter
RF Output
RF Frequency Range
RF Return Loss
LO Input
LO Frequency Range
LO Input Power
LO Port Return Loss
Baseband Input Port
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc)
Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance
DC Power Requirements
Supply Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2)
Supply Current (Icc1 + Icc2)
Single-ended.
De-embed to the lead of the device.
See Test Conditions Below
+4.5
+5.0
168
+5.5
V
mA
+1.4
+1.5
90
4.5
+1.6
V
μA
pF
200
-6
0
12
4000
+6
MHz
dBm
dB
200
15
4000
MHz
dB
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
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Test Conditions:
Unless Otherwise Specifi ed, the Following Test Conditions Were Used
Parameter
Temperature
Baseband Input Frequency
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input AC Voltage
Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurement
Frequency Offset for Output Noise Measurements
Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)
LO Input Power
LO Input Mode
Mounting Configuration
Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
Condition
+25 °C
200 kHz
+1.5V
1.6V
800 mV per tone @ 150 & 250 kHz
20 MHz
+5.0V
0 dBm
Single-Ended through LOP
Refer to HMC697LP4E Application Schematic Herein
Uncalibrated
Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated Test Results
During the Uncalibrated Sideband and Carrier Suppression tests, care is taken to ensure that the I/Q signal paths from
the Vector Signal Generator (VSG) to the Device Under Test (DUT) are equal. The “Uncalibrated, +25 °C” Sideband
and Carrier Suppression plots were measured at room temperature, while the “Uncalibrated, over Temperature”
Sideband and Carrier Suppression plots represent the worst case uncalibrated suppression levels measured at T=
-40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, + 25 °C” Sideband Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the I/Q amplitude
balance and I/Q phase offset (skew) at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings
were held constant during tests over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case
calibrated Sideband Suppression levels at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated, +25 °C” Carrier Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the Ip/In & Qp/Qn DC
offsets at +25 °C, and at each LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests
over temperature. The “Calibrated, over Temperature” plots represent the worst case Carrier Suppression levels
measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
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
HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
v01.0309
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 20 MHz Offset vs. Frequency
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
OUTPUT IP3
Wideband Performance vs. Frequency
10
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
5
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
4000
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FLOOR
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
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-10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Sideband Suppression vs. Frequency
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Return Loss vs. Frequency
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO
RF
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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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
HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
v01.0309
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz
Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
10
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over LO Power
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
OUTPUT IP3
-120
-130
OUTPUT P1dB
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
OUTPUT POWER
-15
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
4000
0
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
-30
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
NOISE FLOOR
-5
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
-45
-10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-60
4000
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over LO Power
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-6 dBm
0 dBm
+6 dBm
Wideband Performance
vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage
10
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor
@ 20 MHz vs. Offset Frequency
Over Supply Voltage
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & IOUTPUT P3 (dBm)
30
IP3
-120
-130
P1dB
-140
-150
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
OUTPUT POWER
-15
0
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
-30
NOISE FLOOR
-160
-170
-180
4000
-5
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
-45
-10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-60
4000
-30
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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
HMC697LP4 / 697LP4E
v01.0309
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 200 - 4000 MHz
ACPR for W-CDMA @ 2140 MHz, 1 Carrier
-60
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Vcc1, Vcc2
LO Input Power
0V to +6V
+18 dBm
0V to + 2.8V
150 °C
1.8 Watts
34 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
-65
ACPR (dBc)
Baseband Input Voltage (AC + DC)
(Reference to GND)
Junction Temperature
-70
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 30 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
-75
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-80
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
CARRIER OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Note 1: W-CDMA (Modulation Set-up for ACPR Mode); The
Baseband I and Q input signals were generated using “Test Model 1
with 64 channels” settings in the Agilent E3844C.
Note 2: The I/Q baseband amplitude and phase inputs were offset
to achieve Sideband Rejection (SBR) levels. LO = +6 dBm, SSB
Power = 0 dBm
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC697LP4
HMC697LP4E
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]
H697
XXXX
H697
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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