• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make

changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

1

Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB

400 - 2500 MHz

Rev. V7

MAATSS0001

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• 5 Bits, 0.5 dB Steps

• Excellent Accuracy

• Single Positive Control (+3 V to +5 V)

• QSOP-16 (SSOP-16) Package

Description

M/A-COM’s MAATSS0001 is a 0.5 dB step GaAs

MMIC digital attenuator with 15.5 dB attenuation

range in a low cost QSOP-16 (SSOP-16) package.

It requires external DC blocking capacitors on the

RF ports, positive supply voltage and five individual

bit control voltages.

The MAATSS0001 is particularly suited where high

attenuation accuracy, low insertion loss and low

intermodulation products are required.

Typical

applications include base stations, wireless data,

and wireless local loop gain level control circuits.

The MAATSS0001 is fabricated using M/A-COM’s

GaAs 1.0 micron process. The process features full

chip passivation for increased performance and

reliability.

Functional Schematic

Ordering Information

1

Part Number

Package

MAATSS0001

Bulk Packaging

MAATSS0001TR

1000 piece reel

MAATSS0001SMB

Sample Test Board

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

GND

9

RF2

2

GND

10

GND

3

VC1

11

GND

4

VC2

12

GND

5

VC3

13

GND

6

VC4

14

GND

7

VC5

15

GND

8

GND

16

RF1

Absolute Maximum Ratings

2

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

+34 dBm

Voltage

+7 V

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +125°C

2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

Recommended Configuration