Overview
The HMC547LP3E is a general-purpose broadband high isolation non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switch, designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This switch is packaged in a low-cost leadless QFN 3x3 mm surface mount plastic package. It operates from DC to 20 GHz, offering high isolation and low insertion loss, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in telecommunications, military, and test instrumentation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Frequency Range | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | DC - 10 GHz | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | dB |
| Insertion Loss | DC - 20 GHz | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 5 GHz | 50 | 50 | - | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 15 GHz | 45 | 45 | - | dB |
| Return Loss (RFC “On State”) | DC - 6.0 GHz | 17 | - | - | dB |
| Return Loss (RFC “On State”) | DC - 20 GHz | 15 | - | - | dB |
| Input Power for 1 dB Compression | 0.5 - 20.0 GHz | 24 | - | - | dBm |
| Switching Characteristics (tRISE, tFALL) | DC - 20 GHz | 2 | - | - | ns |
| Operating Temperature | - | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
Key Features
- High Isolation: >50 dB up to 5 GHz and >45 dB up to 15 GHz
- Low Insertion Loss: 1.6 dB @ 10 GHz and 2 dB @ 20 GHz
- Fast Switching
- Non-Reflective Design
- Leadless QFN 3x3 mm surface mount package
- Operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines of -5/0V, requiring no bias supply
Applications
- Basestation Infrastructure
- Fiber Optics & Broadband Telecom
- Microwave Radio & VSAT
- Military Radios, Radar, & ECM
- Test Instrumentation
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC547LP3E switch?
The HMC547LP3E switch operates from DC to 20 GHz.
- What is the typical insertion loss of the HMC547LP3E at 10 GHz?
The typical insertion loss at 10 GHz is 1.6 dB.
- What is the isolation of the HMC547LP3E up to 5 GHz?
The isolation is greater than 50 dB up to 5 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC547LP3E come in?
The HMC547LP3E is packaged in a leadless QFN 3x3 mm surface mount package.
- Does the HMC547LP3E require a bias supply?
No, the HMC547LP3E operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines and does not require a bias supply.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC547LP3E?
The HMC547LP3E is ideal for basestation infrastructure, fiber optics & broadband telecom, microwave radio & VSAT, military radios, radar, & ECM, and test instrumentation.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC547LP3E?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the maximum RF input power for the HMC547LP3E?
The maximum RF input power is +30 dBm.
- What is the switching time of the HMC547LP3E?
The switching time (tRISE, tFALL) is 2 ns.
- Is the HMC547LP3E RoHS-compliant?
