TQM879008

1.5-2.7GHz ½ W Digital Variable Gain Amplifier

Data Sheet: Rev G 12/10/12

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Rating

Storage Temperature

-55 to 150

RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω,T = 25ºC

+23 dBm

Vcc (pins 8, 14, 28)

+5.5 V

Digital Input Voltage

Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given

above may cause permanent damage.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Vcc (pins 8, 14, 28)

4.75

5

5.25

V

Case Temperature

-40

85

170

Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.

Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating

conditions.

Electrical Specifications

Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25ºC, +5Vcc, Maximum Gain State.

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Operational Freq Range

1500

2700

MHz

Test Frequency

2500

MHz

Gain

38

41.1

44

dB

Gain Control Range

0.5 dB Step Size

31.5

dB

Accuracy Error

All States, 3 wire SPI, 6 states

±(0.3+5% of Attenuation setting) Max

dB

Control Interface

3-wire serial interface

6

Bit

Input Return Loss

16

dB

Output Return Loss

14

dB

Noise Figure

Maximum Gain State

3.9

dB

Output P1dB

+27.3

dBm

Output IP3

Pout = +11 dBm/tone,

∆f = 1MHz Spacing

+41

+47.5

dBm

I/O Impedance

50

Ohm

Supply Voltage

+5

V

Supply Current

220

285

320

mA

Module (junction to case)

20.5