v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Typical Applications The HMC93LC4B is ideal for: EW, ELINT & IFM Receivers DF Radar Systems ECM Systems Broadband Test & Measurement Power Measurement & Control Circuits Military & Space Applications Functional Diagram Features High Logging Range: 59 db (-54 to +5 dbm) @ 8 GHz Output Frequency Flatness: ± db Log Linearity: ± db Fast Rise/Fall Times: 5/ ns Single Positive Supply: +3.3V ESD Sensitivity (HBM): Class A 4 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 6mm General Description The HMC93LC4B is a Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) which operates from.6 to GHz. The HMC93LC4B provides a logging range of 59 db. This device offers typical fast rise/fall times of 5/ ns and a superior delay time of only 4 ns. The HMC93LC4B log video output slope is typically 4 mv/db. Maximum recovery times are less than 3 ns. The HMC93LC4B is available in a highly compact 4x4 mm SMT ceramic package and is ideal for high speed channelized receiver applications. Electrical Specifications, T A = +5 C Vcc = Vcc = +3.3V Parameter Conditions Typ. Units Input Frequency Range [][].6 - GHz Frequency Flatness Pin = -5 dbm ± db Log Linearity Pin = -5 to +3 dbm ± db Log Linearity over Temperature Pin = -5 dbm ± db Minimum Logging Range to ±3 db error @ 8 GHz -54 @ 8 GHz dbm Maximum Logging Range to ±3 db error @ 8 GHz +5 @ 8 GHz dbm Input Return Loss 7 db Log Video Minimum Output Voltage V Log Video Maximum Output Voltage.8 V Log Video Output Rise Time % to 9% 5 ns Log Video Output Fall Time 9% to % ns Log Video Recovery Time 5 ns Log Video Output Slope 4 mv/db Log Video Output Slope Variation over Temperature @ GHz 5 µv/db C Log Video Propagation Delay 4 ns Supply Current (Icc) 8 ma Supply Current (Icc) @ Pin = -3 dbm 8 ma [] Electrical specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation [] Video output load should be K Ohm or higher. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Error Flatness vs. Input Power Over Frequency [][] 6 vs. Input Power, Fin = 5 MHz [] 3. 4 - -4-6 GHz GHz 6 GHz GHz 4 GHz 8 GHz GHz -7-6 -5-4 -3 - -.8.4..6 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4 - - -.4 vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [] vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [] 3. 3..8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.4. -.4. -.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4 vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [] vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [] 3. 3..8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.4. -.4. -.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4 [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation [] An average ideal line is used to calculate error curves. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
vs. Input Power, Fin = 4 GHz [] v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz vs. Input Power, Fin = 8 GHz [] 3. 3..8.4. ERR +5C ERR -4C - Video Out +5C.6 Video Out -4C -.4.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - -.4 -.8.4..6 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4 - - -.4 vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [] vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [] 3. 3..8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.8 ERR +5C ERR -4C.4.4. -.4. -.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4.6 Video Out +5C Video Out -4C.4-3. -7-6 -5-4 -3 - - - -.4 VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Temperature [] VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Bias Voltage [].8.8.7 - dbm +5C +85C -4C.7 - dbm 3.5V 3.3V 3.45V.5.4.3-5 dbm.5.4.3-5 dbm. -4 dbm. -4 dbm.. 4 6 8 4 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 6 8 4 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation 3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v5.64 Fall Time for Various Frequencies @ dbm [].8 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Rise Time for Various Frequencies @ dbm [].8.4. GHz GHz 8 GHz 4 6 8 TIME (ns).4. GHz GHz 8 GHz 4 6 8 TIME (ns) Input Return Loss vs. Frequency [] -5 RETURN LOSS (db) - -5 - -5 +5C +85C -4C -3 4 8 6 4 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given for single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 4
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc +3.6V Enable +3.6V RF Input Power +5 dbm Junction Temperature 5 C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 C) Derate.63 mw/ C above 85 C.5 W Thermal Resistance (R th ) (junction to package bottom) 79. C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +5 C Operating Temperature -4 to +85 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES:. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 3-8 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 5 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED.5mm DATUM -C- 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [] [] H93 HMC93LC4B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 XXXX [] Max peak reflow temperature of 6 C [] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 5 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic - 3, 6, 7, - 3, 6, 8 -, 4 N/C 4, 5 RFINP, RFINN The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. RF Input pins Connect RF to RFINP and AC couple RFINN to ground via 5 Ohm for single ended operation 8, 9 GND These pins and the exposed package bottom must be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. 4, 5 VIDEO FB, VIDEO OUT Video out and feedback. These pins should be shorted to each other (see application circuit). Video out load should be at least K Ohm or higher. 7 EN Enable pin connected to Vcc or Vcc for normal operation. Total supply current reduced to less than 3mA when EN is set to V. Vcc Bias Supply. Connect supply voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc with Vcc. See application circuit. To ensure proper start-up supply rise time should be faster than usec For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 6
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic, 3 Vcc Bias Supply. Connect Supply Voltage to these pins with appropriate filtering. Connect Vcc with Vcc. See application circuit. To ensure proper start-up supply rise time should be faster than usec 7 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Application Circuit Note: Connect Vcc and Vcc together for Nominal operation. Note: Video output load should be K Ohm or higher. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 8
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 57 [] Item Description J K-Type Connector J SMA Connector J3 - J5 DC Pins C, C 33 pf Capacitor, Pkg. C3, C4 k pf Capacitor, 4 Pkg. C5 47 pf Capacitor, 4 Pkg. C6, C7 4.7 µf Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R, R3, R5 Ohm Resistor, 4 Pkg. R7 Ohm Resistor, Pkg. R8 49.9 Ohm Resistor, Pkg. U HMC93LC4B SDLVA PCB [] 55 Evaluation PCB [] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 435 or Arlon 5 FR The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 5 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. 9 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v5.64 HMC93LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),.6 - GHz For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-3343 Fax: 978-5-3373 Phone: Order 78-39-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-5-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D