HMC8038WLP4CETR Analog Devices Switch (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
HMC8038WLP4CETR is a high-isolation silicon SPDT nonreflective RF switch from Analog Devices covering 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz, packaged in a 16-pin QFN. It delivers 51 dB typical off-state isolation with low insertion loss and maintains a matched impedance on the off-port to prevent signal reflections. Designed for antenna switching, test instrumentation, and wideband communication systems.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- HMC8038WLP4CETR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Switch
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 105.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- SPDT nonreflective RF switch from 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz for wideband signal routing
- 51 dB typical off-state isolation for excellent port-to-port signal rejection
- Nonreflective topology terminates the off-port to prevent signal reflections back into the source
- Silicon MMIC process enables low insertion loss across the full 0.1 GHz to 6 GHz bandwidth
- Compact 16-pin QFN package suits dense microwave PCB and module assembly
Applications
The HMC8038WLP4CETR is deployed in wideband antenna switching systems for software-defined radios and multi-standard wireless equipment that must route 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz signals between antennas and receiver chains with minimal signal distortion. Its 51 dB off-state isolation and nonreflective design make it ideal for automated test equipment and vector network analyzer front-ends where switching must not corrupt calibration reference signals. Cellular base station transceivers, satellite communications ground terminals, and electronic warfare receivers also use this switch for fast, low-loss signal path selection across multiple GHz.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | CP-16-42 |
| YTEOL | 8.5 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | SPDT |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N16 |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Off-state Isolation-Nom | 51dB |
| Output | SEPARATE OUTPUT |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Screening Level | AEC-Q100 |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.4V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Switch-off Time-Max | 150ns |
| Switch-on Time-Max | 150ns |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What frequency range and isolation performance does the HMC8038WLP4CETR provide for wideband RF switching?
The HMC8038WLP4CETR covers a frequency range of 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz with a typical off-state isolation of 51 dB across most of its operating band. This high isolation prevents leakage between the two output ports during switching, which is critical in multi-band antenna diversity systems and test setups where signal contamination across ports would degrade measurement accuracy or receiver sensitivity by more than acceptable limits.
Why does the nonreflective topology of this switch matter in test and measurement instrument designs?
A nonreflective SPDT switch terminates the off-port to 50 Ω internally, absorbing signals rather than reflecting them back to the source. In vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers, a reflective switch would bounce signals back into the measurement path, introducing calibration errors at frequencies above 1 GHz where reflection coefficients are significant. The HMC8038WLP4CETR's nonreflective design maintains source port match across its 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz range, allowing the test instrument to maintain its calibrated 50 Ω source impedance without additional termination components.
How does the 16-pin QFN package of this RF switch affect high-frequency PCB design rules?
The HMC8038WLP4CETR's 16-pin QFN package provides a compact footprint with exposed thermal pad and short bond-wire stubs, reducing parasitic inductance to below 0.5 nH per pin for stable performance up to 6.0 GHz. RF PCB designers should use 50 Ω coplanar waveguide or microstrip transmission lines with controlled impedance on all RF ports, and place bypass capacitors within 0.5 mm of the supply pins to suppress switching transients. The QFN also dissipates heat effectively through the bottom pad, supporting continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 85°C.
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