HMC681ALP5E
v00.0113
0.5 dB LSB GaAs MMIC 6-BIT DIGITAL VARIABLE GAIN
AMPLIFIER w/ SERIAL CONTROL, DC - 1 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC681ALP5E is ideal for:
+13.5 dB to +45 dB Gain Control in 0.5 dB Steps
High Output IP3: +36 dBm
• IF & RF Applications
±0.25 dB Typical Gain Step Error
Single +5V Supply
32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Package: 25 mm2
• Cellular/3G Infrastructure
• WiBro / WiMAX / 4G
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC681ALP5E is a digitally controlled variable
gain amplifier which operates from DC to 1 GHz,
and can be programmed to provide anywhere from
13.5 dB, to 45 dB of gain, in 0.5 dB steps. The
HMC681ALP5E delivers noise figure of 2.8 dB in its
maximum gain state, with output IP3 of up to +36
dBm in any state. This serially controlled digital VGA
incorporates off chip AC ground capacitors for near
DC operation, making it suitable for a wide variety of
RF and IF applications. The HMC681ALP5E is housed
in a RoHS compliant 5x5 mm QFN leadless package,
and provides the user with a highly integrated solution.
This functionality is also available with parallel control
as the HMC626ALP5E.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = Vs= P/S= +5V
Min.
Typ.
50 - 350
45
Max.
Min.
Typ.
350 - 1000
40
Max.
Units
MHz
dB
Parameter
Gain (Maximum Gain State)
Gain Control Range
Input Return Loss
40
30
31.5
25
31.5
dB
30
dB
Output Return Loss
20
17
dB
Gain Setting Accuracy:
(Referenced to Maximum Gain State)
All Gain States
± (0.15 + 3% of Relative Gain Setting) Max. ± (0.15 + 3% of Relative Gain Setting) Max.
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
20
38
19
36
dBm
dBm
dB
Output Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-Tone Output Power= 5 dBm Each Tone)
Noise Figure
2.7
2.8
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
60
120
60
120
ns
ns
Total Supply Current (Idd + 2*Is)
184.5
225
184.5
225
mA
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