HMC541LP3 / 541LP3E
v01.1005
10 dB GaAs MMIC 1-BIT DIGITAL
POSITIVE CONTROL ATTENUATOR, DC - 5.0 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC541LP3 / HMC541LP3E is ideal for both RF
and IF applications:
+/- 0.2 dB Typical Step Error
Low Insertion Loss: 1.0 dB
High IP3: +50 dBm
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• Cellular Infrastructure
• ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, WiBro
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
Single Control Line
TTL/CMOS Compatible Control
Single +5V Supply
3x3 mm SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC541LP3 & HMC541LP3E are broadband
1-bit GaAs IC digital attenuators in low cost lead-
less surface mount packages. This single posi-
tive control line digital attenuator utilizes off chip
AC ground capacitors for near DC operation,
making it suitable for a wide variety of RF and IF
applications. Covering DC to 5.0 GHz, the insertion
loss is less than 1.0 dB typical. Attenuation accuracy is
excellent at 0.2 dB typical step error. The attenuator
also features a high IIP3 of +50 dBm. One TTL/CMOS
control input is used to select the attenuation state. A
single Vdd bias of +5V is required.
Electrical Specifications,
TA = +25° C, With Vdd = +5V & Vctl = 0/+5V (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Frequency (GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
DC - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.5 GHz
3.5 - 5.0 GHz
0.5
1.0
2.0
0.8
1.3
2.3
dB
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
Attenuation Range
DC - 5.0 GHz
10
dB
DC - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 5.0 GHz
25
15
dB
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
DC - 5.0 GHz
0.1 - 5.0 GHz
0.4 Max.
27
dB
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Input Power= 0 dBm Each Tone)
0.1 - 5.0 GHz
DC - 5.0 GHz
50
dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
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23
ns
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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
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