HMC446 / 446E
v03.0805
GaAs MMIC 10W T/R
SWITCH, 824 - 894 MHz*
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC446 / HMC446E is ideal for:
• ISM/Cellular Portables/Handsets
• Automotive Telematic Applications
• Mobile Radio
Low Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB
High IIP3: +65 dBm
High Input P0.1 dB: +40 dBm Tx
Positive Control: 0/+5V to 0/+8V
Ultra Small Package: SOT26
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC446 & HMC446E are low-cost SPDT swit-
ches in 6-lead SOT26 packages for use in transmit-
receive applications which require very low distortion
at high signal power levels, up to 10 watts. The
device can control signals from 824 - 894 MHz* and
is especially suited for cellular booster and auto-
motive telematic applications. The design provides
exceptional P0.1 dB of +40 dBm and +65 dBm IIP3
on the Transmit (Tx) port. The Tx port is a reflective
open when “Off” while the Rx port is a reflective short
when “Off”. On-chip circuitry allows single positive
supply operation at very low DC current with a single
control input (Vctl).
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Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vctl = 0/+8 Vdc, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Frequency*
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Tx - RFC
RFC - Rx
824 - 849 MHz
824 - 894 MHz
0.6
0.6
0.9
1.0
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
Isolation
Tx - RFC
RFC - Rx
824 - 849 MHz
824 - 894 MHz
18
29
22
35
dB
dB
Tx - RFC
RFC - Rx
824 - 849 MHz
824 - 894 MHz
13
17
dB
dB
Return Loss
Tx - RFC
RFC - Rx
824 - 849 MHz
824 - 894 MHz
38
28
40
30
dBm
dBm
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
Input Third Order Intercept
(Two-tone input power = +19 dBm each tone)
Tx - RFC
RFC - Rx
824 - 849 MHz
824 - 894 MHz
65
52
dBm
dBm
Switching Characteristics
824 - 894 MHz
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
4
90
ns
ns
* External component values can be adjusted to enable HMC446 to operate in other frequency bands.
Contact HMC with your specific requirement.
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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