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HMC536LP2
/
536LP2E
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
T/R SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz
v00.0606
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Input P0.1dB: +33 dBm @ +5V
Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB
Positive Control: +3V or +5V
Isolation: 27 dB
2x2 mm Leadless DFN SMT Package, 4 mm
2
Typical Applications
The HMC536LP2 / HMC536LP2E is ideal for:
Cellular/PCS/3G Infrastructure
WiMAX, WiBro & Fixed Wireless
CATV/CMTS
Test Instrumentation
The HMC536LP2 & HMC536LP2E are DC to
6 GHz GaAs MMIC T/R switches in leadless 2x2 mm
DFN LP2 surface mount packages with an exposed
ground paddle. The switch is ideal for cellular, WiMAX,
& WiBro access point and subscriber applications
featuring low 0.6 dB insertion loss and high +54 dBm
input IP3. Power handling is excellent up through 6 GHz
with the switch offering a P0.1dB compression point of
+29 dBm at +3V and +33 dBm at +5V control. On-
chip circuitry allows positive voltage control of 0/+3V
or 0/+5V at very low DC currents. The HMC536LP2 &
HMC536LP2E occupy only 4 mm
2
and are ideal for
applications where small size is required.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 C, Vctl = 0/+3 Vdc to +5 Vdc, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Frequency
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Insertion Loss
DC - 3.0 GHz
DC - 4.5 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
0.6
0.7
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.3
dB
dB
dB
Isolation (RFC to RF1/RF2)
DC - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
5.0 - 6.0 GHz
23
26
24
27
30
29
dB
dB
dB
Return Loss
DC - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 6.0 GHz
20
20
12
dB
dB
dB
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression (Vctl = 3V)
(Vctl = 5V)
0.5 - 6.0 GHz
0.5 - 6.0 GHz
27
31
29
33
dBm
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept (Vctl = 3V, 5V)
(Two-Tone Input Power = +7 dBm Each Tone)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 6.0 GHz
54
52
49
dBm
dBm
dBm
Switching Speed tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
DC - 6.0 GHz
33
70
ns
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-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Return Loss
Insertion Loss
Isolation Between
Ports RFC and RF1 / RF2
Input 0.1 dB Compression Point
Input Third Order
Intercept Point, Vctl = 3v
Isolation Between Ports RF1 and RF2
HMC536LP2
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536LP2E
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
T/R SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz
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52
54
56
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62
64
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
+25C
+85C
-40C
IIN
PU
T
IP3 (dBm
)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
RF1-RF2
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5V
3V
INPUT 0.1dB COMPRESSION POINT (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
RF1
RF2
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
RFC
RF1
RF2
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Truth Table
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Control Input
Signal Path State
A
B
RFC to:
Low
High
RF1
High
Low
RF2
DC blocks are required at ports RFC, RF1, RF2.
Choose value for lowest frequency of operation.
Outline Drawing
Control Voltages
*Control Input Tolerances are 0.2 Vdc
State
Bias Condition*
Low
0 Vdc @ 25 A Typical
High
+3 Vdc to +5 Vdc @ 25 A Typical
Control Voltage Range
-0.5 to +7.5 Vdc
Hot Switch Power Level
(Vctl = +3V)
+29 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 C)
(derate 13.3 mW/C above 85 C)
0.86 W
Thermal Resistance
75 C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
Package Marking
[3]
HMC536LP2
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
[1]
536
XXX
HMC536LP2E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
[2]
536
XXX
[1] Max peak refl ow temperature of 235 C
[2] Max peak refl ow temperature of 260 C
[3] 3-Digit lot number XXX
Package Information
HMC536LP2
/
536LP2E
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
T/R SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
A
See truth and control voltage tables.
3
B
See truth and control voltage tables.
2, 4, 6
RFC, RF1, RF2
These pins are DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Blocking capacitors are required.
5
GND
Package bottom has exposed metal paddle that
must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
HMC536LP2
/
536LP2E
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
T/R SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the fi nal application should
be generated with proper RF circuit design tech-
niques. Signal lines at the RF port should have 50
ohm impedance and the package ground leads and
exposed paddle should be connected directly to the
ground plane similar to that shown above. The eval-
uation circuit board shown above is available from
Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115195
[1]
Item
Description
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4 - J6
DC Pin
C1 - C3
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 - R2
1K Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1
HMC536LP2 / HMC536LP2E
SPDT Switch
PCB
[2]
115194 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC536LP2
/
536LP2E
GaAs MMIC POSITIVE CONTROL
T/R SWITCH, DC - 6.0 GHz
v00.0606
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