CMD172 18-40 GHz Voltage Variable Attenuator Product Overview Key Features The CMD172 is wideband GaAs MMIC absorptive Voltage- Ultra Wideband Performance Variable Attenuator (VVA) die which operates from 18 to 40 Low Insertion Loss GHz. The VVA uses a single DC control voltage of -3V to Wide Attenuation Range 0V to control RF signal levels over a 37 dB dynamic range. Small Die Size The CMD172 has an extremely low insertion loss of 1.6 dB and is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching. The CMD172 offers full passivation Ordering Information for increased reliability and moisture protection. Part No. Description CMD172 50 pcs gel pack Functional Block Diagram RFIN RFOUT 1 2 4 3 Vctrl2 Vctrl1 o Electrical Performance (Vctl = -3.0 V to 0 V, TA = 25 C, F = 30 GHz) Parameter Min Typ Max Units Frequency Range 18 - 40 GHz Insertion Loss 1.6 dB Attenuation Range 37 dB Input Return Loss 12 dB Output Return Loss 12 dB Input IP3 25 dBm Data Sheet May 21, 202 Subject to change without notice 1 of 10 www.qorvo.com CMD172 18-40 GHz Voltage Variable Attenuator Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Rating Parameter Min Typ Max Units Control Voltage, Vctl -8 V Vctl -5.0 -3.0 0 V Electrical performance is measured at specific test conditions. RF Input Power (at maximum attenuation) +25 dBm Electrical specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended Operating Temperature -55 to 85 C operating conditions. Storage Temperature -55 to 150 C Thermal Resistance, Q (maximum attenuation) 202 C/W JC Exceeding any one or combination of the maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. o Electrical Specifications (Vctl = -3.0 V to 0 V, TA = 25 C) Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units Frequency Range 18 - 30 30 - 35 35 - 40 GHz Insertion Loss 1.5 2 1.8 2.5 2.2 3.3 dB Attenuation Range 33 38 32 37 30 37 dB Input Return Loss 12 12 10 dB Output Return Loss 12 12 10 dB Input IP3 27 24 22 dBm Data Sheet May 21, 202 Subject to change without notice 2 of 10 www.qorvo.com