HMC336MS8G / 336MS8GE

v03.0607
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Typical Applications Features

This switch is suitable for usage in DC - 6.0 GHz 50- Broadband Performance: DC - 6 GHz
Ohm or 75-Ohm systems: High Isolation: 42 dB@ 6 GHz
• Broadband Low Insertion Loss: 1.6 dB@ 6 GHz
• Fiber Optics MSOP8G SMT Package
• Switched Filter Banks

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• Wireless below 6.0 GHz

Functional Diagram General Description

10 The HMC336MS8G & HMC336MS8GE are broad-

LE band non-reflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switches

in low cost 8 lead MSOP8G surface mount packages
SWITCHES - SMT

with an exposed ground paddle. Covering DC to 6

GHz, this switch offers high isolation and low inser-
tion loss. The switch operates using a positive con-
trol voltage of 0/+5 Volts, and requires a fixed bias of
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+5V. This switch is suitable for usage in 50-Ohm or
75-Ohm systems.
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Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, With 0/+5V Control, 50 Ohm System

Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
DC - 2.0 GHz 1.2 1.6 dB
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Insertion Loss DC - 4.0 GHz 1.4 1.8 dB

DC - 6.0 GHz 1.6 2.0 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz 42 47 dB
Isolation DC - 4.0 GHz 39 44 dB
DC - 6.0 GHz 37 42 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz 9 12 dB
Return Loss “On State”
DC - 6.0 GHz 6 9 dB
Return Loss (RF1, RF2) “Off State” 2.0 - 6.0 GHz 13 18 dB
Input Power for 1 dB Compression 0.5 - 6.0 GHz 20 25 dBm
Input Third Order Intercept
0.5 - 6.0 GHz 37 42 dBm
(Two-Tone Input Power = +7 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Tone Spacing)
Switching Characteristics DC - 6.0 GHz
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF) 8 ns
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF) 20 ns
* DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC, RF1 and RF2.
Their value will determine the lowest transmission frequency.

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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
10 - 184 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Insertion Loss vs. Temperature Isolation

0 0

-10
-1
INSERTION LOSS (dB)

-20 RF1
RF2

ISOLATION (dB)
-2
-30

+25 C -40
-3 -40 C

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+85 C
-50
-4
-60

-5 -70
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

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Return Loss LE 0.1 and 1 dB Input Compression Point

SWITCHES - SMT
0 30
INPUT COMPRESSION POINT (dBm)

-5
28 0.1 dB Compression Point
1 dB Compression Point
RETURN LOSS (dB)

-10

26
-15
SO
-20
24

-25
RFC
RF1,2 ON 22
-30 RF1,2 OFF

-35 20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input Third Order Intercept Point

60
INPUT THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
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55

+25 C
50 -40 C
+85 C

45

40

35

30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FREQUENCY (GHz)

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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Fax:
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings Bias Voltage & Current

Bias Voltage Range (Vdd) +7.0 Vdc Vdd Idd (Typ.) Idd (Max.)
(Vdc) (μA) (μA)
Control Voltage Range
-0.5V to Vdd +1.0 Vdc
(A & B) +5.0 35 100
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Control Voltages
Maximum Input Power +28 dBm
State Bias Condition

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ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Low 0 to 0.2 Vdc @ 35 μA Typical
Note:
DC blocking capacitors are required at ports RFC and High +5 Vdc @ 10 μA Typical
RF1, 2. Their value will determine the lowest transmission
frequency.
Truth Table
10 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Control Input Signal Path State

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

LE A
Low High
B RFCOM to:
RF1
SWITCHES - SMT

High Low RF2

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B
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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
10 - 186 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Outline Drawing

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10
LE

SWITCHES - SMT
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
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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 AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.

Package Information
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Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
[1] H336
HMC336MS8G Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1
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[2] H336
HMC336MS8GE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
XXXX
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[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C

[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
10 - 187
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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v03.0607
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1 CTLA See truth table and control voltage table.

2 CTLB See truth table and control voltage table.

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This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm. Blocking
3, 5, 8 RFC, RF1, RF2
capacitors are required.

Supply Voltage. This pin may be left floating with degradation

4 VDD
of power performance by approximately 1.5 dB.

10 Package bottom has exposed metal paddle that must also be

6, 7 GND

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connected to PCB RF ground.
SWITCHES - SMT

SO
B
O

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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
10 - 188 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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v03.0607
GaAs MMIC SPDT NON-REFLECTIVE
POSITIVE CONTROL SWITCH, DC* - 6 GHz

Evaluation PCB

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10
LE

SWITCHES - SMT
SO
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104124 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the final application
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J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector should be generated with proper RF circuit design
J4 - J7 DC Pin techniques. Signal lines at the RF port should have
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 50 ohm impedance and the package ground leads
C4 10k pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. and backside ground slug should be connected
R1 - R2 100 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
directly to the ground plane similar to that shown
HMC336MS8G / HMC336MS8GE
above. The evaluation circuit board shown above is
U1
SPDT Switch available from Hittite Microwave Corporation upon
PCB [2] 104122 Evaluation PCB 1.05”x1.30” request.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

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One Technology Way, P.O. 978-250-3373
Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax:
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
10 - 189
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.