Analog Devices Inc. EV1HMC7992LP3D

Overview

EV1HMC7992LP3D from Analog Devices is an evaluation board for the HMC7992LP3DE nonreflective silicon SP4T RF switch, operating from 0.1 GHz to 6.0 GHz, featuring 45 dB typical isolation at 2 GHz, 0.6 dB insertion loss at 2 GHz, and 33 dBm through-path RF power handling - used to validate RF path selection in cellular infrastructure and test equipment designs.

For engineers reviewing the EV1HMC7992LP3D datasheet, EV1HMC7992LP3D pinout, EV1HMC7992LP3D application, or EV1HMC7992LP3D equivalent, this page delivers verified board-level specifications, layout guidance for 50 Ω RF routing, SMA interface implementation, and direct correlation to the HMC7992LP3DE switch's control logic, thermal management, and RF performance validation across temperature and frequency.

Technical Context

The EV1HMC7992LP3D implements the HMC7992LP3DE SP4T switch on a dedicated evaluation PCB with five SMA connectors (J1–J5) for RFC, RF1–RF4, and ground-referenced signal routing. It uses Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR substrate to preserve high-frequency impedance integrity and minimize dispersion up to 6 GHz.

All RF traces are designed as controlled-impedance 50 Ω microstrips; the HMC7992LP3DE's exposed pad is soldered directly to a solid ground plane, and dc-blocking capacitors (100 pF, 0402) are placed adjacent to each RF port per datasheet recommendations. Control lines A/B are routed with local bypassing and terminate in 0 Ω resistors (R1/R2) for flexible logic-level configuration.

Key Specifications

Availability

EV1HMC7992LP3D is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for RF front-end prototyping, cellular base station transceiver validation, and automated test equipment development requiring stable component supply and repeatable high-frequency measurement setups.

Supply support for EV1HMC7992LP3D includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs, serving communications, industrial, automotive, and instrumentation markets with precision signal processing solutions.

The EV1HMC7992LP3D belongs to Analog Devices' RF evaluation platform family, specifically engineered to accelerate design-in of their high-isolation, broadband SP4T switches like the HMC7992LP3DE for infrastructure and test applications.

FAQ

What is the EV1HMC7992LP3D used for?

The EV1HMC7992LP3D is an evaluation board designed exclusively to characterize and validate the HMC7992LP3DE nonreflective SP4T RF switch. It enables engineers to measure insertion loss, isolation, return loss, and switching speed across 0.1–6.0 GHz under real-world bias and control conditions - critical for cellular infrastructure and test equipment development where RF path reliability is essential. The EV1HMC7992LP3D itself contains no active circuitry beyond interconnects and passive components supporting the HMC7992LP3DE.

Does the EV1HMC7992LP3D include the HMC7992LP3DE IC?

Yes, the EV1HMC7992LP3D evaluation board includes one mounted HMC7992LP3DE SP4T RF switch (U1), fully assembled and tested per Analog Devices' reference design. The board integrates all required dc-blocking capacitors (100 pF), bypass capacitor (0.1 μF), and 0 Ω jumpers (R1/R2) for control line configuration - allowing immediate RF characterization without additional component placement. The HMC7992LP3DE is soldered onto the Rogers 4350 substrate with its exposed pad thermally and electrically bonded to the ground plane.

What RF connectors are used on the EV1HMC7992LP3D?

The EV1HMC7992LP3D uses five standard PCB-mount SMA connectors (J1–J5): J1 for RFC (common RF port), J2–J5 for RF1–RF4 (four throw ports). All SMA interfaces are 50 Ω impedance-matched and positioned to minimize stub length and discontinuity. Connector selection follows Analog Devices' layout guidelines to ensure <−20 dB return loss up to 6 GHz, enabling accurate S-parameter measurements using vector network analyzers without adapter-induced errors.

Can the EV1HMC7992LP3D operate at 5 V supply voltage?

Yes, the EV1HMC7992LP3D supports 3.3 V to 5.0 V VDD operation as specified for the HMC7992LP3DE. Its on-board power routing includes a dedicated VDD net with 0.1 μF bypass capacitor (C13) placed near the HMC7992LP3DE's VDD pin (Pin 6), meeting datasheet requirements for stable biasing. At 5 V, the HMC7992LP3DE delivers 35 dBm P1dB compression and 58 dBm IIP3 - performance that the EV1HMC7992LP3D validates across temperature and frequency per Figures 15–20 in the HMC7992 datasheet Rev. A.

Is the EV1HMC7992LP3D compatible with other HMC7992 variants?

No - the EV1HMC7992LP3D is specifically designed for the HMC7992LP3DE in the 16-lead 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP (CP-16-38) package. It is not mechanically or electrically compatible with HMC7992 variants in different packages (e.g., die form or alternate lead counts) or functionally distinct SP4T switches. Pin pitch, exposed pad geometry, and RF port placement are optimized solely for the HMC7992LP3DE footprint, and no adaptation or rework is supported per Analog Devices' evaluation board documentation.