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HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC231G7 is a broadband high isolation non-
re ective GaAs MESFET SPST switch in a hermetic
surface mount package. Covering DC to 6 GHz, the
switch features >55 dB isolation up to 2 GHz and
>42 dB isolation up to 6 GHz. The switch operates
using complementary negative control voltage logic
lines of -5/0V and requires no bias supply. When the
“OFF” state is selected, both RF1 and RF2 ports are
terminated in 50 Ohms.
Isolation: 55 dB @ 2 GHz
42 dB @ 6 GHz
Insertion Loss: 2 dB Typical @ 6 GHz
Non-Re ective Input/Output
Hermetic Surface Mount Package
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System
Typical Applications
The HMC231G7 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
• Test Instrumentation
Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
Insertion Loss
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
1.3
1.4
2.0
1.6
1.7
2.4
dB
dB
dB
Isolation
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
50
43
37
55
48
42
dB
dB
dB
Return Loss “On State”
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
17
15
12
dB
dB
dB
Return Loss “Off State”
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 6.0 GHz
15
13
12
dB
dB
dB
Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 6.0 GHz 23 27 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept
(Two-Tone Input Power= +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Separation) 0.5 - 6.0 GHz 49 dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
DC - 6.0 GHz 3
6
ns
ns
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Input Third Order Intercept Point
Return Loss 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point
Insertion Loss Isolation
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
01234567
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
01234567
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
01234567
RF1 ON
RF1 OFF
RF2 ON
RF2 OFF
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
20
25
30
35
01234567
1 dB Compression Point
0.1 dB Compression Point
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
01234567
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Truth Table
Absolute Maximum Ratings Control Voltages
Outline Drawing
Control Input Signal Path State
A B RF1 to RF2
High Low ON
Low High OFF
State Bias Condition
Low 0 to -0.2V @ 10 uA Max.
High -5V @ 10 uA Typ. to -7V @ 45 uA Typ.
RF Input Power (Vctl= -5V)
(0.5 - 6 GHz) +30 dBm (@ +50 °C)
Control Voltage Range (A & B) +1.0V to -7.5 Vdc
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(junction to lead) 94 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: WHITE ALUMINA 92%
2. CONDUCTOR TRACES MATERIAL: THICK FILM TUNGSTEN.
3. LEAD, BASE, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™.
4. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN, OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 50 MICROINCHES MIN.
5. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
6. TOLERANCES: .±005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Caution: Do not “Hot Switch” power levels greater than +27
dBm (Vctl = 0/-5 Vdc).
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Pin Descriptions
Suggested Driver Circuit
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3 RF2, RF1 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking
capacitors are required if RF line potential is not equal to 0V.
2, 4, 7 GND Package bottom must also
be connected to PCB RF ground.
5 A See truth table and control voltage table.
6 B See truth table and control voltage table.
HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
v02.1006
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the 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
package bottom 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.
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
R1, R2 100 Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC231G7 SPDT Switch
PCB [2] 107744 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
List of Materials for Evaluation PBC 107746 [1]
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Notes:
HMC231G7
GaAs MMIC SMT HIGH ISOLATION
SPST SWITCH, DC - 6 GHz
v02.1006
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
