v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Typical Applications The HMC6LC4B 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 Wide Input Bandwidth;. to GHz High Logging Range: 59 db (-54 to +5) @ 8 GHz Output Frequency Flatness: ±.5 db Log Linearity: ± db Fast Rise/Fall Times: 4/8 ns Recovery Time: 6 ns Single Positive Supply: +.V Space Level Packaging Available 4 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 6mm General Description The HMC6LC4B is a Successive Detection Log Video Amplifier (SDLVA) which operates from. to GHz. The HMC6LC4B provides a logging range of 59 db. This device offers typical fast rise/fall times of 4/8 ns and a superior delay time of 4 ns. The HMC6LC4B log video output slope is typically 4 mv/db. Maximum recovery times are less than ns. The HMC6LC4B 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 = +.V Parameter Conditions Typ. Units Input Frequency Range [][]. to GHz Frequency Flatness Pin = -5 dbm ±.5 db Log Linearity Pin = -5 dbm to + dbm ± dbm Log Linearity over Temperature Pin = -5dBm ± db Minimum Logging Range to ± db error -54 @ 8 GHz dbm Maximum Logging Range to ± db error 5 @ 8 GHz dbm Input Return Loss 8 db Log Video Minimum Output Voltage V Log Video Maximum Output Voltage.8 V Log Video Output Rise Time % to 9% 4 ns Log Video Output Fall Time 9% to % 8 ns Log Video Recovery Time 6 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 = - 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
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v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Error Flatness vs. Input Power Over Frequency [][] vs. Input Power, Fin = MHz [] 4 - - - -4-6 -5-4 - - - vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [].5 Logout (+5C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-4C).GHz.GHz 6.GHz.GHz 4.GHz 8.GHz.Ghz -.5.5 Logout (+5C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-4C) ERR (+5C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-4C) -6-5 -4 - - - vs. Input Power, Fin = 6 GHz [].5 Logout (+5C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-4C) - - - -.5 ERR (+5C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-4C) -6-5 -4 - - - - -.5 ERR (+5C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-4C) -6-5 -4 - - - - - vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [] vs. Input Power, Fin = 4 GHz [].5 Logout +5C Logout +85C Logout -4C -.5 Logout +5C Logout +85C Logout -4C -.5 ERR +5C ERR +85C ERR -4C -6-5 -4 - - - - -.5 ERR +5C ERR +85C ERR -4C -6-5 -4 - - - - - [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
vs. Input Power, Fin = 8 GHz [] v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz vs. Input Power, Fin = GHz [].5.5 VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Temperature [].8.7.6.5.4... Logout (+5C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-4C) ERR (+5C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-4C) -6-5 -4 - - - - dbm -5 dbm -4 dbm +5C +85C -4C - - -.5.5 Logout (+5C) Logout (+85C) Logout (-4C) ERR (+5C) ERR (+85C) ERR (-4C) -6-5 -4 - - - VIDEO OUT vs. Frequency Over Input Power & Bias Voltage [].8.7.6.5.4... - dbm -5 dbm -4 dbm.v.v.6v - - - 4 8 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 8 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Frequency [] Rise Time @ Different Frequency @ dbm [] RETURN LOSS (db) -5 - +5 C +85 C -4 C.8.6.4. GHz GHz 8 GHz -5 5 5 FREQUENCY (GHz).8 4 6 8 TIME (ns) [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
Fall Time @ Different Frequency @ dbm [] v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Fall Time @ Different Power Levels @ GHz [].8.6.4. GHz GHz 8GHz.8 4 6 8 TIME (ns).8.6.4. +5dBm dbm -5dBm -dbm.8 4 6 8 TIME (ns) [] Electrical Specs and performance plots are given at single-ended operation For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 4
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Vcc, Vcc.7 V Input Signal Amplitude dbm Junction Temperature 5 C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 C) Derate.5 mw/ C above 85 C.46 W Thermal Resistance (R th ) (junction to package bottom) 87. C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +5 C Operating Temperature -4 to +85 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class Outline Drawing ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS NOTES:. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: -8 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 5 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL.. 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 [] [] H6 HMC6LC4B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic,, 7, -, 8, 9, 6,, 6,, 4 N/C N/C 4, 5 IN+, IN- 8, 9 GND 4, 5 Video FB, Video Out These pins are not internally connected. These pins are not connected internally. However, this product is specified with these pins connected to RF/DC Ground. RF Input pins Connect RF to IN+, and AC couple IN- to ground via 5 Ohm for single ended operation. These pins and the exposed package bottom must be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. 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 ma 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 6
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic, 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D 8
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 57 [] Item Description J K-Type Connector J SMA Connector J - J5 DC Pins C, C pf Capacitor, Pkg. C, C4 k pf Capacitor, 4 Pkg. C5 47 pf Capacitor, 4 Pkg. C6, C7 4.7 µf Capacitor, CASE A Pkg. R, R, R5 Ohm Resistor, 4 Pkg. R7 Ohm Resistor, Pkg. R8 49.9 Ohm Resistor, Pkg. U HMC6LC4B SDLVA PCB [] 55 Evaluation PCB [] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [] Circuit Board Material: 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 Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D
v.54 HMC6LC4B AMPLIFIER (SDLVA),. - GHz For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, delivery, Elizabeth and Drive, to place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 84Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 6-96 Phone: 978-5-4 Fax: 978-5-7 Order On-line at www.hittite.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Phone: 78-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are Application the property of their Support: respective owners. Phone: 978-5-4 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: -8-ANALOG-D