MAAVSS0005 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V2 DC - 2.0 GHz Features Functional Schematic 12-dB Attenuation at 1 GHz Low Intermodulation Products 4 3 Low DC Power Consumption Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40C to + 85C Lead-Free SOT-143 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-259 Description 2 1 M/A-COMs MAAVSS0005 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOT-143 4-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low Pin Configuration power consumption are required. Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS 1 Ground 3 RF2 equipment and other automatic gain/level control circuits. 2 V 4 RF1 C The MAAVSS0005 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1 micron process. The 3,4 Absolute Maximum Ratings process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm 1,2 Ordering Information Control Voltage -8.5 V < V < +5 V C Part Number Package Operating Temperature -40C to +85C MAAVSS0005 Bulk Packaging Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause MAAVSS0005TR-3000 3000 piece reel permanent damage to this device. 4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near MAAVSS0005SMB Sample Board these survivability limits. 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 11 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: MAAVSS0005 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V2 DC - 2.0 GHz Electrical Specifications: T = 25C, Z = 50 A 0 5 Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max. DC - 0.1 GHz dB 2.9 3.1 DC - 0.5 GHz dB 3.0 3.2 Insertion Loss DC - 1.0 GHz dB 3.2 3.5 DC - 2.0 GHz dB 3.4 3.8 5 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 0.2 Flatness 10 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 2.3 (Peak to Peak) 15 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 7.0 Output Impedance Ohms 50 VSWR DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio 2.1:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 3 Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF,50% Control to 10% RF nS 5 Transients In Band mV 10 Measured Relative to Input Power 0 .0 5 GH z dBm 34 IP 2 (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 47 Measured Relative to Input Power 0 .0 5 GH z dBm 31 IP 3 (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 36 5. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts 20 A typical. Lead-Free SOT-143 Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 22 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: