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Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control

15 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0019

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.

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Reference Insertion Loss

2.4 GHz

4.0 GHz

6.0 GHz

dB

—

—

—

1.3

1.8

1.9

1.8

3.0

3.0

Attenuation Accuracy

2.0 - 5.0 GHz

5.0 - 6.0 GHz

± (0.3 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB

± (0.5 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB

VSWR

2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Ratio

—

1.4:1

—

Trise, Tfall

10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF

ns

—

50

—

Ton, Toff

50% Control to 90% RF,

50% Control to 10% RF

ns

—

50

—

Transients

In Band

mV

—

75

—

1 dB Compression

Input Power, 2 GHz

dBm

—

25

—

2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input

(for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm)

dBm

—

80

—

2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input

(for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm)

dBm

—

42

—

µA

—

15

25

µA

—

170

300

4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Loss varies at 0.003 dB/°C.

VC1

VC2

VC4

VC8

Attenuation (dB)

0

0

0

0

Reference IL

1

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

2

0

0

1

0

4

0

0

0

1

8

1

1

1

1

15

5. 0 = 0 ± 0.2 V, 1 = 2.8 to 5.0 V

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

50 MHz

500 - 6000 MHz

+27 dBm

+33 dBm

Control Voltage

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

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

permanent damage to this device.

7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.