Overview
The HMC641LC4TR-R5, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a broadband nonreflective GaAs pHEMT SP4T (Single-Pole, Four-Throw) switch chip. This component is designed for high-performance RF and microwave applications, offering a compact 4 mm x 4 mm ceramic or plastic package. It operates over a broad frequency range from 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz |
| Insertion Loss | 2.1 dB to 12 GHz |
| Isolation | 42 dB to 12 GHz |
| Return Loss | 15 dB (0.1 GHz to 18 GHz) |
| Input Linearity (P1dB) | 25 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V |
| Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | 41 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V |
| Supply Voltage (VSS) | −5 V to −3 V |
| Current Consumption (ISS) | 1.9 mA to 6 mA |
| Switching Time (tRISE, tFALL) | 15 ns (10% to 90% of RF output) |
| On and Off Time (tON, tOFF) | 95 ns (50% VCTL to 90% of RF output) |
Key Features
- Broadband frequency range: 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz
- Nonreflective 50 Ω design
- Low insertion loss and high isolation
- High input linearity with P1dB of 25 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V
- High third-order intercept point (IP3) of 41 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V
- High power handling capabilities
- Compact 4 mm x 4 mm package
Applications
The HMC641LC4TR-R5 is suitable for a variety of high-frequency applications, including:
- RF and microwave systems
- Communications systems
- Beamformers and phase shifters
- Frequency dividers, multipliers, and detectors
- I/Q modulators and demodulators
- Phase locked loop (PLL) synthesizers and translation loops
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The HMC641LC4TR-R5 operates from 0.1 GHz to 18 GHz. - What is the typical insertion loss of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The typical insertion loss is 2.1 dB to 12 GHz. - What is the isolation of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The isolation is 42 dB to 12 GHz. - What is the input linearity (P1dB) of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The input linearity (P1dB) is 25 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V. - What is the third-order intercept point (IP3) of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The third-order intercept point (IP3) is 41 dBm typical at VSS = −5 V. - What are the supply voltage options for the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The supply voltage options are −5 V to −3 V. - What is the current consumption of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The current consumption is 1.9 mA to 6 mA. - How long does the switching time (tRISE, tFALL) of the HMC641LC4TR-R5 take?
The switching time (tRISE, tFALL) is 15 ns (10% to 90% of RF output). - What is the on and off time (tON, tOFF) of the HMC641LC4TR-R5?
The on and off time (tON, tOFF) is 95 ns (50% VCTL to 90% of RF output). - Is the HMC641LC4TR-R5 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC641LC4TR-R5 is RoHS compliant.
