HMC547LP3 Datasheet Summary

Basic Information

• Part Number: HMC547LP3
• Manufacturer: Hittite Microwave Corporation (now part of Analog Devices)
• Datasheet Version: v02.0612
• Package Type: Leadless QFN 3x3 mm Surface Mount
• Frequency Range: DC to 20 GHz

General Description

The HMC547LP3 is a general-purpose broadband high isolation non-reflective GaAs MMIC SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switch. It operates from DC to 20 GHz and offers high isolation and low insertion loss. The switch features >50 dB isolation up to 5 GHz and >45 dB isolation up to 15 GHz. It operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines of -5/0V and requires no bias supply.

Features

• High Isolation: >50 dB up to 5 GHz, >45 dB up to 15 GHz
• Low Insertion Loss: 1.6 dB @ 10 GHz, 2 dB @ 20 GHz
• Fast Switching
• Non-Reflective Design
• QFN SMT Package, 9 mm²

Electrical Specifications (TA = +25°C, With 0/-5V Control, 50 Ohm System)

• Insertion Loss:DC - 6.0 GHz: 1.5 dB (typ), 1.9 dB (max)DC - 10.0 GHz: 1.6 dB (typ), 2.0 dB (max)DC - 15.0 GHz: 1.8 dB (typ), 2.2 dB (max)DC - 20.0 GHz: 2.0 dB (typ), 2.5 dB (max)
• Isolation:DC - 6.0 GHz: 45 dB (min), 50 dB (typ)DC - 15.0 GHz: 40 dB (min), 45 dB (typ)DC - 20.0 GHz: 33 dB (min), 38 dB (typ)
• Return Loss:"On State" DC - 20.0 GHz: 17 dB (typ)"Off State" DC - 6.0 GHz: 25 dB (typ)"Off State" DC - 15.0 GHz: 17 dB (typ)"Off State" DC - 20.0 GHz: 13 dB (typ)
• Input Power for 1 dB Compression: 0.5 - 20.0 GHz: 20 dBm (typ), 23 dBm (max)
• Input Third Order Intercept:0.5 - 10.0 GHz: 48 dBm (typ)0.5 - 20.0 GHz: 45 dBm (typ)
• Switching Characteristics:tRise, tFall (10/90% RF): 3 ns (typ), 6 ns (max)tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF): 3 ns (typ), 6 ns (max)

Typical Applications

• Base Station Infrastructure
• Fiber Optics & Broadband Telecom
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar, & ECM
• Test Instrumentation

Truth Table

Absolute Maximum Ratings

• RF Input Power (Vctl = -5V): +30 dBm
• Control Voltage Range (A & B): +0.5V to -7.5 V
• Hot Switch Power Level (Vctl = -5V): +23 dBm
• Channel Temperature: 150 °C
• Continuous Pdiss (t=85°C): 0.26 W (derate 4 mW/°C above 85°C)
• Thermal Resistance (Insertion Loss Path): 420 °C/W
• Thermal Resistance (Terminated Path): 250 °C/W
• Storage Temperature: -65 to +150 °C
• Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 °C

Package Information

• Leadframe Material: Copper Alloy
• Lead Finish: Sn/Pb Solder (HMC547LP3), 100% Matte Sn (HMC547LP3E)
• MSL Rating: MSL1
• Package Marking: 547 XXXX (4-Digit Lot Number)

Ordering Information

• Part Number: HMC547LP3 (Sn/Pb Solder), HMC547LP3E (RohS-compliant)

Evaluation PCB

The evaluation PCB is available from Hittite Microwave Corporation upon request. The circuit board should be generated with proper RF circuit design techniques, including 50 Ohm impedance signal lines and direct connection to the ground plane.