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PHASE SHIFTERS - ANALOG - SMT
HMC931LP4E
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
v02.0311
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC931LP4E is an Analog Phase Shifter which is
controlled via an analog control voltage from 0 to +13V.
The HMC931LP4E provides a continuously variable
phase shift of 0 to 410 degrees from 8 to 12 GHz, with
extremely consistent low insertion loss versus phase
shift and frequency. The high accuracy HMC931LP4E
is monotonic with respect to control voltage and
features a typical low phase error of +12 / -7 degrees
over a wide bandwidth. The HMC931LP4E is housed
in an RoHS compliant 4x4 mm QFN leadless package.
Wide Bandwidth: 8 - 12 GHz
410° Phase Shift
Low Insertion Loss: 3.5 dB
Low Phase Error: +12 / -7 deg Typ.
Single Positive Voltage Control
24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, 50 Ohm System
Typical Applications
The HMC931LP4E is ideal for:
• EW Receivers
• Military Radar
• Test Equipment
• Satellite Communications
• Beam Forming Modules
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 8 12 GHz
Phase Shift Range 410 deg
Insertion Loss 3.5 dB
Return Loss (input and output) 12 dB
Control Voltage Range 0 13 V
Control Current Range ± 1 mA
Input IP3 32 dBm
Input Power @ - 5° Shift In Insertion Phase (Vctl = 0V) 11.2 dBm
Input Power @ - 2° Shift In Insertion Phase (Vctl = 0.5V) 12 dBm
Phase Voltage Sensitivity 32 deg/V
Phase Error (peak) * +15 / -7 deg
Phase Error (average) * +12 / -1 deg
Modulation Bandwidth 50 MHz
Insertion Phase Temperature Sensitivity 0.12 deg/°C
* Up to a phase shift range of 360 degrees.
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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.
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
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
Phase Shift vs. Vctl
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Phase Shift vs. Frequency @ Vctl = 6V
(Relative to Vctl = 0V)
Insertion Loss vs. Vctl , F = 10 GHz
Phase Shift vs. Frequency
(Relative to Vctl = 0V) Vctl = 0.5 to 13V
Phase Error vs.
Frequency, Fmean = 10 GHz [1]
[1] 0 to 10V provides 0 - 360 degrees phase shift range
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
0V
0.5V
3V
6V
9V
13V
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
405
450
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
8 GHz
10 GHz
12 GHz
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
Vctl (Vdc)
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
405
450
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
Vctl (Vdc)
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12
0.5V
2V
4V
6V
8V
10V
Average
PHASE ERROR (degrees)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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PHASE SHIFTERS - ANALOG - SMT
HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Vctl, F = 10 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Pin @ 10 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Pin @ 8 GHz
Second Harmonics vs. Vctl, F = 10 GHz Third Harmonics vs. Vctl, F = 10 GHz
Insertion Loss vs. Pin @ 12 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
2ND HARMONIC (dBc)
Vctl (Vdc)
15
20
25
30
35
40
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
Vctl (Vdc)
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- 10 dBm
0 dBm
+ 10 dBm
2ND HARMONIC (dBc)
Vctl (Vdc)
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Reliability Information
Input Power (RFIN) +26 dBm
Control Voltage (Vctl) -0.5V to +15V
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B
Junction Temperature (Tj) 150 °C
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = 85 °C, Pin = 10 dBm) 87 °C
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to GND Paddle) 80 °C/W
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
Phase Shift vs. Pin @ 8 GHz Phase Shift vs. Pin @ 10 GHz
Input Return Loss vs.
Frequency, Vctl = 0 to +13V
Output Return Loss vs.
Frequency, Vctl = 0 to +13V
Phase Shift vs. Pin @ 12 GHz
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0V
0.5V
6V
13V
NORMALIZED PHASE SHIFT (degrees)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
0V
1V
3V
6V
9V
13V
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
0V
1V
3V
6V
9V
13V
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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PHASE SHIFTERS - ANALOG - SMT
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 - 14,
18 - 20, 22 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
2, 4, 15, 17 GND
Ground: Backside of package has exposed metal ground slug that
must be connected to ground thru a short path. Vias under the device
are required.
3 RFIN Port is DC blocked.
16 RFOUT Port is DC blocked.
21 Vctl
Phase shift control pin. Application of a voltage between 0 and 13
volts causes the transmission phase to change. The DC equivalent
circuit is a series connected diode and resistor.
Pin Descriptions
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
6. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC931LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H931
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be
connected directly to the ground plane similar to
that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should
be used to connect the top and bottom ground
planes. The evaluation board should be mounted
to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit
board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108812 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector, SRI
J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector
U1 HMC931LP4E Analog Phase Shifter
PCB [2] 111296 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC931LP4E
v02.0311
410° ANALOG PHASE SHIFTER,
8 - 12 GHz
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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