HMC310MS8G / 310MS8GE

v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER

8 Typical Applications Features

Transmit & Receive Tx Gain: 15 dB, Rx Gain: 13 dB
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

Switch for 2.4 GHz Applications: Tx 1 dB Compression Point: 5 dBm

• Bluetooth Rx Noise Figure: 3 dB @ 2.4 GHz
• HomeRF Single Positive Supply: +3V
• WLAN Radios No External Matching Required

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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/

LE 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.
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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).
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Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +3V

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Receive Mode Transmit Mode

Parameter Units
Min. Rx Typ. Max. Min. Tx Typ. Max.
Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.5 2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Gain 8 13 15 12 15 17 dB
Gain Variation over Temperature 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.04 dB/°C
Noise Figure 3.0 4.0 dB
Input Return Loss 4 6 4 7 dB
Output Return Loss 9 12 10 13 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) -7 -4 1 5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) -5 0 3 7 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 3 6 3 10 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 12 24 mA

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8-8 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone: 978-250-3343
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BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER

Rx Gain Rx Noise Figure

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20 5

LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

16 4

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

GAIN (dB)

12 3

8 2

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+25C +25 C
4 +85C 1 +85 C
-40C -40 C

0 0
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Rx Return Loss
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LE Rx 1dB Compression Point
0

-2
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)

P1dB (dBm)

-4
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-10
-6

-15 +25 C
-8 +85 C
Input Return Loss -40 C
Output Return Loss

-20 -10
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Rx Output Third Order Intercept Point

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IP3 (dBm)

0
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
FREQUENCY (GHz)

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax:
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 978-250-3373
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8 Tx Gain Tx Return Loss

20 0
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

16
-5

RETURN LOSS (dB)

GAIN (dB)

12
-10
+25 C
8 +85 C
-40 C

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-15
4
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss

0 -20
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Tx 1dB Compression Point

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LE Tx Output Third Order Intercept Point
15

13
P1dB (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

6 11
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4 9

+25 C
2 +85 C 7
-40 C

0 5
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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8 - 10 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone: 978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax: 978-250-3373
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Absolute Maximum Ratings Truth Table

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Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7.0 Vdc Tx Section Active VCTL = Vdd

LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

Control Voltage Range (Vctl) -0.2 to Vdd Rx Section Active VCTL = 0V
RF Input Power (Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) 0 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
0.325 W
(derate 5 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
200 °C/W

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(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Outline Drawing
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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 Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
[1] H310
HMC310MS8G Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1
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[2] H310
HMC310MS8GE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
XXXX
[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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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax: 978-250-3373
• Order
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8 Evaluation PCB
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

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LE Note:
DC blocking capacitors on the Tx and ANT
ports are required to evaluate this part. These
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capacitors may not be required in the final cir-
cuit design if interfacing components are DC
blocked.
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 103339 [1]

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Item Description The circuit board used in the final application should
J1, J2, J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
J4, J5 DC Pins should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
C1 .01 μF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. ground leads and backside ground slug should be
C2, C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. connected directly to the ground plane similar to that
U1 HMC310MS8G / HMC310MS8GE Transceiver
shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be
PCB [2] Evaluation Board 1.5” x 1.55”
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
The evaluation circuit board shown is available from
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Hittite upon request.

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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
8 - 12 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone: 978-250-3343
781-329-4700Fax: 978-250-3373
• Order
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v03.0607
BLUETOOTH & 2.4 GHz WLAN
GaAs MMIC TRANSCEIVER

Notes:
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

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