HMC306MS10
v03.0403
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 5-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 3.8 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC306MS10 is ideal for:
• Cellular, PCS, & 3G
• ISM, MMDS
0.5 dB LSB Steps to 15.5 dB
Single Positive Control Per Bit
± 0.3 dB Typical Bit Error
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• Wireless Local Loop
Miniature 15 mm2 Package: MSOP10
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC306MS10 is a broadband 5-bit positive
control GaAs IC digital attenuator in a 10 lead
MSOP surface mount plastic package. Covering
0.7 to 3.8 GHz, the insertion loss is typically less
than 1.5 to 2.3 dB. The attenuator bit values are
0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4 and 8 dB for a total attenuation
of 15.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent at ±
0.25 dB typical with an IIP3 of up to +52 dBm. Five
bit control voltage inputs, toggled between 0 and +3
to +5V, are used to select each attenuation state at
less than 50 uA each. A single Vdd bias of +3 to
+5V applied through an external 5K Ohm resistor
is required. The HMC306MS10 occupies less than
14.8 mm².
Electrical Specifications,
TA = +25° C, Vdd= +3V to +5V & VCTL= 0/Vdd (Unless Otherwise Stated)
Parameter
Frequency (GHz)
Min.
Typical
Max.
Units
Insertion Loss
0.7 - 1.4
1.4 - 2.3
2.3 - 2.7
2.7 - 3.8
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.3
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.7
dB
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation Range
15.5
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
0.7 - 1.4
1.4 - 2.3
2.3 - 2.7
2.7 - 3.8
15
14
13
10
21
18
16
13
dB
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
All Attenuation States
All Attenuation States
All Attenuation States
0.5 - 13.0 dB States
0.7 - 1.4
1.4 - 2.3
2.3 - 2.7
2.7 - 3.8
2.7 - 3.8
± 0.30 + 5% of Atten. Setting Max.
± 0.25 + 3% of Atten. Setting Max.
± 0.30 + 4% of Atten. Setting Max.
± 0.40 + 4% of Atten. Setting Max.
± 0.50 + 5% of Atten. Setting Max.
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
13.5 - 15.5 dB States
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
0.7 - 3.8
0.7 - 3.8
25
23
dBm
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-tone Input Power = 0 dBm Each Tone)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
52
48
dBm
dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
0.7 - 3.8
560
600
ns
ns
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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