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3

Voltage Variable Absorptive

Attenuator, 800 - 1000 MHz

Rev. V2

MAAV-007092-000100

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.

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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.

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Typical Performance Curves

Insertion Loss

Typical VSWR @ +25°C

Attenuation Flatness @ +25°C

Attenuation vs. Bias Current,

Frequency = 1000 MHz

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

800

850

900

950

1000

Frequency (MHz)

+ 25°C

- 4 0 °C

+ 85°C

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

800

850

900

950

1000

Fre que ncy (MHz )

15 dB

3 0 dB

R ef

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

800

850

900

950

1000

Fre que ncy (MHz )

20 d B

30 d B

10 d B

5 d B

0

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

0

1

23

45

6

7

8

9

10

Bias Current (mA)

+8 5 °C

+ 25°C

-4 0 °C