Overview
The HMC677LP5ETR is a multifunction BiCMOS control interface integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This IC is designed to drive the gates of field effect transistor (FET) and pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) based monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) control devices. It is particularly useful for simplifying the control of microwave and millimeterwave transmit/receive modules, military subsystems, and multi-throw/multi-port test and measurement equipment.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input High Voltage, Vih | 2 | - | - | V |
| Input Low Voltage, Vil | - | - | 0.8 | V |
| Output High Voltage, Voh (Ioh = 1 mA, Vee = -4.5V) | Voph | 0.1 | - | V |
| Output Low Voltage, Vol (Iol = 2 mA, Vee = -4.5V) | - | - | Vee + 0.1 | V |
| Maximum Input Leakage Current, Iin | - | - | 1 | nA |
| Propagation Delay, tplh | - | - | 80 | nS |
| Maximum Serial Bit Rate | - | - | 10 | Mbps |
| Maximum I/O Update Rate | - | - | 100 | nS |
Key Features
- Accepts serial or parallel data
- Compatible with TTL and CMOS logic
- Complementary outputs
- 6-Bit control word
- Power-up state selection
- Low power consumption
- Fast clock rate
- Adjustable output voltage levels
- Latched parallel control mode allowing multiple control devices to share a common data bus
Applications
- Microwave and millimeterwave control circuits
- Test and measurement equipment
- Complex multifunction assemblies
- Military and space subsystems
- Transmit/receive module controllers
- Digital phase shifters, digital attenuators, digital variable gain amplifiers, and switching matrices in microwave and millimeterwave assemblies
Q & A
- What is the HMC677LP5ETR used for?
The HMC677LP5ETR is used to drive the gates of FET and pHEMT based MMIC control devices, simplifying the control of microwave and millimeterwave transmit/receive modules, military subsystems, and multi-throw/multi-port test and measurement equipment. - What types of data does the HMC677LP5ETR accept?
The HMC677LP5ETR accepts both serial and parallel data. - Is the HMC677LP5ETR compatible with TTL and CMOS logic?
Yes, the HMC677LP5ETR is compatible with both TTL and CMOS logic. - What is the maximum serial bit rate of the HMC677LP5ETR?
The maximum serial bit rate is 10 Mbps. - What is the maximum I/O update rate of the HMC677LP5ETR?
The maximum I/O update rate is 100 ns. - Does the HMC677LP5ETR support power-up state selection?
Yes, the HMC677LP5ETR supports power-up state selection. - Can the HMC677LP5ETR drive multiple control devices?
Yes, it can drive up to six complementary sets of outputs and supports a latched parallel control mode allowing multiple control devices to share a common data bus. - What are some typical applications of the HMC677LP5ETR?
Typical applications include microwave and millimeterwave control circuits, test and measurement equipment, complex multifunction assemblies, military and space subsystems, and transmit/receive module controllers. - How does the HMC677LP5ETR interface with other devices?
The HMC677LP5ETR contains a 3-wire SPI compatible digital interface (DATA, CLK, LE) and can also be loaded asynchronously with parallel digital inputs when in parallel mode. - What is the significance of the adjustable output voltage levels in the HMC677LP5ETR?
The adjustable output voltage levels provide flexibility in controlling various types of MMIC devices.
