HMC310MS8G
/
310MS8GE
v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER
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Typical Applications
Transmit & Receive
Switch for 2.4 GHz Applications:
• Bluetooth
• HomeRF
• WLAN Radios
Features
Tx Gain: 15 dB, Rx Gain: 13 dB
Tx 1 dB Compression Point: 5 dBm
Rx Noise Figure: 3 dB @ 2.4 GHz
Single Positive Supply: +3V
No External Matching Required
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC310MS8G & HMC310MS8GE are multi-
function RFICs that incorporates a power amplifier
(PA) and low noise amplifier (LNA) with a transmit/
receive switch. These RFICs offer 15 dB gain and +5
dBm P1dB in the transmit mode and 13 dB of gain
with an overall noise figure of 3 dB when in receive
mode. Transmit and receive performance levels have
been selected to meet the BLUETOOTH Class 2 & 3
requirements when used in conjunction with 2.4 GHz
ASICs such as National Semiconductor’s LMX3162.
This low current and low cost transceiver requires no
external circuitry to operate the amplifier power down
features, and is available in the industry standard
MSOP8G package, which is 0.118” x 0.190” (3.0mm
x 4.9mm).
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +3V
Receive Mode
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation over Temperature
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current (Idd)
4
9
-7
-5
3
8
Rx Typ.
2.4 - 2.5
13
0.03
3.0
6
12
-4
0
6
12
15
0.04
4.0
4
10
1
3
3
7
13
5
7
10
24
12
Max.
Min.
Tx Typ.
2.4 - 2.5
15
0.03
17
0.04
Max.
GHz
dB
dB/°C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
Transmit Mode
Units
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC310MS8G
/
310MS8GE
v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER
Rx Gain
20
18
16
14
GAIN (dB)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Rx Noise Figure
5
4.5
4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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Rx Return Loss
0
Rx 1dB Compression Point
0
-1
-2
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-3
P1dB (dBm)
-4
-5
-6
-7
-15
-8
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-9
-10
2.8
3
2
2.2
2.4
-20
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Rx Output Third Order Intercept Point
10
9
8
7
IP3 (dBm)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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310MS8GE
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GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER
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Tx Gain
20
18
16
14
GAIN (dB)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Tx Return Loss
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
-20
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Tx 1dB Compression Point
10
9
8
7
P1dB (dBm)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Tx Output Third Order Intercept Point
15
14
13
12
IP3 (dBm)
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC310MS8G
/
310MS8GE
v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER
Truth Table
Tx Section Active
Rx Section Active
VCTL = Vdd
VCTL = 0V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
Control Voltage Range (Vctl)
RF Input Power (Vdd = +3.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 5 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+7.0 Vdc
-0.2 to Vdd
0 dBm
150 °C
0.325 W
200 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC310MS8G
HMC310MS8GE
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H310
XXXX
H310
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC310MS8G
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310MS8GE
v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER
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Evaluation PCB
Note:
DC blocking capacitors on the Tx and ANT
ports are required to evaluate this part. These
capacitors may not be required in the final cir-
cuit design if interfacing components are DC
blocked.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 103339
Item
J1, J2, J3
J4, J5
C1
C2, C3
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA Connector
DC Pins
.01 μF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
100 pF Capaciotor, 0603 Pkg.
HMC310MS8G / HMC310MS8GE Transceiver
Evaluation Board 1.5” x 1.55”
[1]
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and backside ground slug 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 circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com