HMC424LH5
v02.0909
0.5dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR, DC - 13 GHz
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Typical Applications
Features
The HMC424LH5 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
0.5 dB LSB Steps to 31.5 dB
Single Control Line Per Bit
0.3 dB Typical Bit Error
Hermetic SMT Package, 25mm2
Screening to MIL-PRF-38535 (Class B or S) Available
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC424LH5 is a broadband 6-bit GaAs MMIC
digital attenuator housed in a hermetic SMT leadless
package. Covering DC to 13 GHz, the insertion loss is
less than 3.5 dB typical. The attenuator bit values are
0.5 (LSB), 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 dB for a total attenuation
of 31.5 dB. Attenuation accuracy is excellent at 0.5
dB typical step error with an IIP3 of +32 dBm. Six
control voltage inputs, toggled between 0 and -5V, are
used to select each attenuation state. A single Vee
bias of -5V allows operation at frequencies down to
DC. The HMC424LH5 is compatible with standard and
lead free surface mount manufacturing techniques
and is suitable for high reliability military, industrial
and space applications.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, With Vee = -5V & VCTL= 0/-5V
Parameter
Frequency (GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
DC - 4 GHz
4.0 - 8.0 GHz
8.0 - 13.0 GHz
2.7
3.3
4.2
3.2
3.8
4.7
dB
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
Attenuation Range
DC - 13.0 GHz
DC - 13.0 GHz
31.5
12
dB
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
0.5 - 16.5 dB States
17 - 31.5 dB States
DC - 13.0 GHz
DC - 13.0 GHz
0.4 + 4ꢀ of Atten. Setting Max
0.5 + 5ꢀ of Atten. Setting Max
dB
dB
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
1.0 - 13.0 GHz
1.0 - 13.0 GHz
DC - 13.0 GHz
22
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
REF State
All Other States
46
32
dBm
dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90ꢀ RF)
tON/tOFF (50ꢀ CTL to 10/90ꢀ RF)
30
50
ns
ns
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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