HMC601LP4 / 601LP4E
v01.0509
75 dB, FAST SETTLING, LOGARITHMIC
DETECTOR / CONTROLLER 10 - 4000 MHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC601LP4(E) is ideal for IF and RF
applications in:
Wide Dynamic Range: up to 75 dB
Fast Pulse Response: 15/34ns (Rise/Fall Time)
Flexible Supply Voltage: +2.7V to +5.5V
Power-Down Mode
• Cellular/PCS/3G
• WiMAX, WiBro & Fixed Wireless
• Power Monitoring & Control Circuitry
• Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
• Automatic Gain & Power Control Circuits
Excellent Stability over Temperature
Compact 4x4mm Leadless SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC601LP4(E) Logarithmic Detector/Controller
converts RF signals at its input, to a proportional DC
voltage at its output. The HMC601LP4(E) employ
a successive compression topology which delivers
extremely high dynamic range and conversion
accuracy over a wide input frequency range. As
the input power is increased, successive amplifiers
move into saturation one by one creating an accurate
approximation of the logarithm function. The output of
a series of square law detectors is summed, converted
into voltage domain and buffered to drive the LOGOUT
output. For detection mode, the LOGOUT pin is
shorted to the VSET input, and will provide a nominal
logarithmic slope of 19mV/dB and an intercept of
-100dBm. The HMC601LP4(E) can also be used in the
controller mode where an external voltage is applied to
the VSET pin, to create an AGC or APC feedback loop.
The HMC601LP4(E) provides a 15/34ns (rise/fall time)
response time enabling RF burst detection to a pulse
rate beyond 20 MHz.
[1]
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25C, PWD = 0V, Vcc1, Vcc2 = +3.3V
Parameter
Typ.
Typ.
100
74
Typ.
500
74
Typ.
900
74
Typ.
1900
70
Typ.
2500
68
Typ.
3500
54
Typ.
4000
52
Units
MHz
dB
Input Frequency
50
3 dB Dynamic Range
3 dB Dynamic Range Center
1 dB Dynamic Range
74
-31
68
-31
68
-31
-31
-31.5
67
-31.5
65
-27
-23
dBm
dB
69
69
47
46
Output Slope
19.5
-99
-4.2
19.4
-99
-3.8
19.2
-100
-3.5
19.1
-100
-2.4
19.0
-98
19.4
-96
20.9
-85
19.6
-79
mV/dB
dBm
mdB/°C
Output Intercept
Temperature Sensitivity @ -10 dBm Input [2]
-0.8
-0.8
-4.4
-3.5
[1] Detector mode measurements; LOGOUT (Pin 17) is shorted to VSET (Pin 16).
[2] Measured from T = -40C to T = +85C
A
A
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
10
Max.
Units
dB
RF Input (INP)
Return Loss
F = 10 - 4000 MHz, Zo = 50Ω, See plot
(Simulated)
LOGOUT Interface
Open Loop Impedance
12
kΩ
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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