HMC473MS8
/
473MS8E
v01.1105
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 0.45 - 2.2 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC473MS8 / HMC473MS8E is ideal for:
• Cellular, UMTS/3G Infrastructure
• Portable Wireless
• GPS
Features
RoHS Compliant Product
Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +3V
High Attenuation Range: 48 dB @ 0.9 GHz
High P1dB Compression Point: +15 dBm
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8
Replaces HMC173MS8
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC473MS8 & HMC473MS8E are general
purpose absorptive voltage variable attenuators
in 8-lead MSOP packages. The devices operate
with a +3.3V supply voltage and a 0 to +3V control
voltage. Unique features include a high dynamic
attenuation range of up to 48 dB and excellent
power handling performance through all attenuation
states. The HMC473MS8 & HMC473MS8E are ideal
for operation in wireless applications from 0.45 to
1.6 GHz. Operation from 1.7 to 2.2 GHz is possible
with a reduced maximum attenuation of 29 to 32 dB.
Improved control voltage linearity vs. attenuation can
be achieved with an external driver circuit.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +3.3 Vdc, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Insertion Loss (Min. Atten.)
(Vctl = 0.0 Vdc)
0.45 - 0.8 GHz
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 1.6 GHz
1.6 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 2.2 GHz
0.45 - 0.8 GHz
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 1.6 GHz
1.6 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 2.2 GHz
0.45 - 0.8 GHz
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 1.6 GHz
1.6 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 2.2 GHz
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
0.45 - 2.2 GHz
24
11
34
43
32
27
24
Min.
Typ.
1.8
1.9
2.4
2.8
3.0
39
48
37
32
29
15
14
11
10
9
20
5.5
28
15
47
20
1.3
1.5
Max.
2.2
2.3
2.9
3.3
3.5
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
µS
µS
Attenuation Range
(Vctl = 0 to +3 V)
Return Loss
(Vctl = 0 to +3 V)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
(0.9 GHz)
Input Power for 1.0 dB Compression
(0.9 GHz)
Input Third Order Intercept
(0.9 GHz, Two-tone Input Power = +5.0 dBm Each Tone)
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
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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
HMC473MS8
/
473MS8E
v01.1105
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 0.45 - 2.2 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
0
Return Loss vs. Control Voltage
0
0 V (WORSE CASE)
1.0 V
1.8 V
2.0 V
3.0 V
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
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INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
-2
-10
-3
-15
-4
-20
-5
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.8
2
2.2
-25
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.6
1.8
2
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ 0.45 GHz
55
50
45
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ 0.9 GHz
55
50
45
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
55
50
45
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ 2.1 GHz
55
50
45
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 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
HMC473MS8
/
473MS8E
v01.1105
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 0.45 - 2.2 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Relative Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 0.45 GHz
0
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 0.45 GHz
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-9
RETURN LOSS (dB)
1.5
2
2.5
3
ATTENUATION (dB)
-5
-18
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-27
-15
-36
-20
-45
0
0.5
1
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
Relative Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 0.9 GHz
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 0.9 GHz
0
+25 C
+85C
-40 C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
Relative Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
0
-5
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 1.9 GHz
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
-15
-20
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
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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
HMC473MS8
/
473MS8E
v01.1105
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 0.45 - 2.2 GHz
Relative Attenuation vs.
Control Voltage @ 2.1 GHz
0
-5
-5
ATTENUATION (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
Return Loss vs.
Control Voltage @ 2.1 GHz
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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ATTENUATORS - SMT
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-10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-15
-20
Relative Attenuation vs. Control Voltage
0
-10
ATTENUATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0.4
0.7
1
1.3
1.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.2
1.0 V
1.5 V
1.6V
1.7 V
1.8 V
2.0 V
3.0 V
Worse Case Input P1dB vs. Temperature
25
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
20
15
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.8
2
2.2
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
HMC473MS8
/
473MS8E
v01.1105
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 0.45 - 2.2 GHz
5
ATTENUATORS - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
V
CTL
Vdd
Maximum Input Power
Vdd = +3.3 Vdc
Channel Temperature (Tc)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to lead)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
-0.2 Vdc to Vdd
+8 Vdc
+29 dBm
+21 dBm
150 °C
92 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Min. Atten.
Attenuation >2 dB
Control and Bias Voltage
V
CTL
Vdd
0 to +3 Vdc @ 1 μA
+3.3 Vdc ± 0.1 Vdc @ 10 μA
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC473MS8
HMC473MS8E
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]
H473
XXXX
H473
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