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RFSA3023
RFSA3023
75W Voltage
Controlled
Attenuator
75 VOLTAGE CONTROLLED ATTENUATOR
Features
Broadband 50MHz to 3000MHz
Frequency Range
30dB Attenuation Range

+50dBm IIP3 Typical
RFIN
3
12
GND
VDD
VC
GND
CONTROL
BLOCK
11
NC
10 RFOUT
ATTEN
+80dBm IIP2 Typical
Low Distortion -65dBc CSO and 
-70dBc CTB for 112 Channel
39dBmV Input
NC
4
9
High 1dB Compression 
Point >+30dBm
5
6
7
NC
8
GND

2
13
GND

NC
14
Patented Circuit Architecture


1
15
GND

GND
16
GND

MODE
Package Style: QFN, 16-Pin, 0.9mm x 3mm x 3mm
Functional Block Diagram

Low Supply Current 1mA Typical

3.3V Power Supply
Product Description
Linear in dB Control
Characteristic
RFMD's RFSA3023 is a fully monolithic analog voltage controlled attenuator (VCA) featuring
exceptional linearity over a typical temperature compensated 30dB gain control range. It incorporates a revolutionary new circuit architecture to solve a long standing industry problem: high
IP3, high attenuation range, low DC current, broad bandwidth and temperature compensated
linear in dB control voltage characteristic. This voltage controlled attenuator is controlled by a
single positive control voltage with on-chip DC conditioning circuitry. The slope of the control
voltage versus gain is selectable. The RFSA3023 draws a very low 1mA current and is packaged
in a small 3mm x 3mm QFN. This attenuator is matched to 75 over its rated control range and
frequency with no external matching components required. Typical VCAs in this performance
category have poor inherent attenuation versus temperature and poor nonlinear attenuation
versus control voltage characteristics. To correct these shortcomings, other VCAs require extensive off chip analog support circuitry that consume valuable PCB area and additional DC power.
This game changing product incorporates the complete solution in a small 3mm x 3mm QFN
package that reduces the footprint by 20X in area and reduces the DC power by 10X over conventional PIN diode approaches.





Internal Temperature
Compensation
Class 1C ESD (1000V)
Complete Solution in a Small
3mm x 3mm, QFN Package
5V Version Available RFSA3013
Applications

Cable Modems

CATV

High Linearity Power Control
Ordering Information
RFSA3023SR
RFSA3023SQ
RFSA3023TR7
RFSA3023PCK-410
7” Sample reel with 100 pieces
Sample bag with 25 pieces
7” Reel with 2500 pieces
50MHz to 3000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
Si BJT
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RFSA3023
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage (VDD)
-0.5 to +4
V
Control Voltage (VC)
-0.5 to +4
V
Mode Pin Voltage (MODE)
-0.5 to +4
V
+30
dBm
Operating Temperature (TCASE)
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150
°C
Junction Temperature (TJ)
+125
°C
ESD Rating – Human Body Model (HBM)
1000
V
RF Input Power
Parameter
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may
cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum
Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000 ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
General
Supply Voltage
3
Supply Current
3.3
3.5
1
Operating Temperature
-40
Thermal Resistance
85
45
RF Input Power
V
mA
°C
°C/W
RF input must be RFIN pin
27
dBm
RF input must be RFIN pin
3000
MHz
3.5
dB
RF Performance
Frequency Range
50
Minimum Insertion Loss
2.7
Gain Control Range
30
35
dB
Gain versus Temperature
1.5
dB
Return Loss
10
dB
Relative Phase
10
Deg
30
dBm
Input 1dB Compression Point
Peak to peak gain variation over temperature
for fixed control voltage
Insertion phase at 15dB attenuation relative
to minimum attenuation
50
dBm
PIN + (IM3dBC/2)
Input IP2
80
dBm
PIN + IM2dBC, IM2 is F1+F2
Input IH2
80
dBm
PIN + H2dBC, H2 is second harmonic
Input IH3
50
dBm
PIN + (H3dBC/2), H3 is third harmonic
CSO
-65
dBc
55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 112 Channel,
+39dBmV input Flat Tilt
CTB
-70
dBc
55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 112 Channel,
+39dBmV input Flat Tilt
XMOD
-60
dBc
55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 112 Channel,
+39dBmV input Flat Tilt
Input IP3
42
Composite Performance
Control
Voltage Control Range, Positive Attenuation Slope
0.0
2.5
V
2.5V control voltage is lowest insertion loss,
MODE pin high
Voltage Control Range, Negative Attenuation Slope
0.0
2.5
V
0V control voltage is lowest insertion loss,
MODE pin low
Note: Typical performance at nominal conditions unless otherwise noted: Supply voltage = 3.3V, Operating temperature = 25°C, RF Frequency
1GHz
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Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Voltage Control Pin Current (MODE high)
1.1
A
VC Pin at 2.5V
Voltage Control Pin Current (MODE low)
1.7
A
VC Pin at 2.5V
Parameter
Condition
Control (continued)
MODE Pin Logic Low
MODE Pin Logic High
Settling Time
0.4
1
V
V
15
sec
1dB attenuation change settling within
0.1dB
Note: Typical performance at nominal conditions unless otherwise noted: Supply voltage = 3.3V, Operating temperature = 25°C, RF Frequency
1GHz
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RFSA3023
Measured Positive Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Insertion Loss versus Voltage Control
Insertion Loss versus Frequency
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
Insertion Loss (dB)
Insertion Loss (dB)
0
-20
-25
-30
-35
25°C
-40
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-40°C
-45
85°C
-45
-50
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
0.0
VC=1.0V
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
VC=2.5V
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
Output Return Loss versus Frequency
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
0
0
-5
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
VC=2.0V
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss versus Frequency
-10
-15
-20
-25
VC=0V
VC=0.5V
VC=1.0V
VC=1.5V
VC=2.0V
VC=2.5V
-10
-15
-20
-25
VC=0V
VC=0.5V
VC=1.0V
VC=1.5V
VC=2.0V
VC=2.5V
-30
-35
-35
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Frequency (GHz)
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss versus Voltage Control
Input Return Loss versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
0
0
-5
-5
Output Retrun Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
VC=0.5V
VC=1.5V
-50
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
-30
VC=0V
-10
-15
-20
-25
-10
-15
-20
-25
25°C
25°C
-30
-30
-40°C
-40°C
85°C
85°C
-35
-35
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Voltage Control (V)
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1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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RFSA3023
Measured Positive Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Input IP3 versus Voltage Control
Input IP3 versus Attenuation
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone
70
60
60
50
50
Input IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 (dBm)
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone
70
40
30
40
30
20
20
25°C
25°C
-40°C
10
10
-40°C
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0.0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Input IP3 versus Attenuation
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.6
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
70
60
60
50
50
Input IP3 (dBm)
70
40
30
20
40
30
20
200MHz
200MHz
500MHz
10
10
500MHz
1GHz
1GHz
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Attenuation (dB)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
Input IP2 versus Attenuation
Input IP2 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone
RFSA3023, RF 1 GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone
110
110
100
100
90
90
80
80
Input IP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 (dBm)
2.4
Input IP3 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
Input IP3 (dBm)
1.0
Voltage Control (V)
Attenuation (dB)
70
60
50
40
30
70
60
50
40
30
25°C
20
25°C
20
-40°C
10
-40°C
10
85°C
0
85°C
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
Attenuation(dB)
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-15
-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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RFSA3023
Measured Positive Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Input IP2 versus Voltage Control
Input IP2 versus Attenuation
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
100
100
90
90
80
80
Input IP2 (dBm)
110
Input IP2 (dBm)
110
70
60
50
40
70
60
50
40
30
30
200MHz
20
200MHz
20
500MHz
10
500MHz
10
1GHz
1GHz
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0.0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Attenuation (dB)
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.6
3rd Harmonic IH3 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm
70
60
60
50
50
IH3 (dBm)
70
40
30
20
40
30
20
25°C
10
25°C
10
-40°C
-40°C
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Attenuation (dB)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.6
2nd Harmonic IH2 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
IH2 (dBm)
110
110
60
50
60
50
40
40
30
30
25°C
20
25°C
20
-40°C
-40°C
10
10
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
Attenuation (dB)
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2.4
Voltage Control (V)
2nd Harmonic IH2 versus Attenuation
IH2 (dBm)
2.4
Voltage Control (V)
3rd Harmonic IH3 versus Attenuation
IH3 (dBm)
1.2
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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RFSA3023
Measured Positive Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Relative Insertion Phase versus Insertion Loss
Relative Insertion Phase versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=25°C
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=25°C
120
120
200MHz
200MHz
500MHz
100
Relative Insertion Phase (deg)
Relative Insertion Phase (deg)
100
1000MHz
80
60
40
20
500MHz
1000MHz
80
60
40
20
0
0
-20
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
-20
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
Insertion Loss (dB)
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.4
2.6
Settling Time versus Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss Relative to +25°C
1dB Steps, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
RFSA3023, RF1GHz, VDD=3.3V
30
3.0
2.5
25°C
25
2.0
-40°C
85°C
Settling Time (usec)
1.5
S21 delta (dB)
2.2
Voltage Control (V)
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
20
15
10
-1.5
-2.0
-40°C
-2.5
85°C
5
-3.0
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Voltage Control (V)
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1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
Insertion Loss (dB)
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RFSA3023
Measured Negative Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Insertion Loss versus Voltage Control
Insertion Loss versus Frequency
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, Vdd=3.3V
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
0
0
25°C
-5
-5
-40°C
-10
85°C
-15
Insertion Loss (dB)
Insertion Loss (dB)
-10
-20
-25
-30
-35
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-40
-45
-45
VC=0V
VC=1.0V
VC=2.0V
-50
-50
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
0.0
2.6
0.1
0.2
0.3
Voltage Control (V)
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
VC=0V
VC=0.5V
VC=1.0V
VC=1.5V
VC=2.0V
VC=2.5V
-30
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
0.7
0.8
0.9
-10
-15
-20
-25
VC=0V
VC=0.5V
VC=1.0V
VC=1.5V
VC=2.0V
VC=2.5V
-30
-35
0.2
0.6
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
0
0.1
0.5
Output Return Loss versus Frequency
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=+25°C
0
0.0
0.4
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss versus Frequency
-35
1.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Frequency (GHz)
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss versus Voltage Control
Output Return Loss versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
0
0
-5
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
VC=0.5V
VC=1.5V
VC=2.5V
-10
-15
-20
-25
-10
-15
-20
-25
25°C
25°C
-30
-30
-40°C
-40°C
85C
85°C
-35
-35
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Voltage Control (V)
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1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected].
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RFSA3023
Measured Negative Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Input IP3 versus Voltage Control
Input IP3 versus Attenuation
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm/Tone
70
60
60
50
50
Input IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 (dBm)
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm/Tone
70
40
30
40
30
20
20
25°C
25°C
-40°C
10
10
-40°C
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0.0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Input IP3 versus Attenuation
2.6
Input IP3 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
70
60
60
50
50
Input IP3 (dBm)
70
40
30
20
40
30
20
200MHz
200MHz
500MHz
10
500MHz
10
1GHz
1GHz
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Attenuation (dB)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
Input IP2 versus Voltage Control
Input IP2 versus Attenuation
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm/Tone
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm/Tone
110
110
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
IIP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 (dBm)
2.4
Voltage Control (V)
Attenuation (dB)
Input IP3 (dBm)
1.0
60
50
60
50
40
40
30
30
25°C
20
25°C
20
-40°C
10
-40°C
10
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
Attenuation (dB)
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-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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Measured Negative Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Input IP2 versus Voltage Control
Input IP2 versus Attenuation
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
110
100
100
90
90
80
80
Input IP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 (dBm)
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Pin=+15dBm/Tone, Temp=+25°C
110
70
60
50
40
70
60
50
40
30
30
200MHz
20
200MHz
20
500MHz
500MHz
10
10
1GHz
1GHz
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0.0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Attenuation (dB)
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.6
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm
70
60
60
50
50
IH3 (dBm)
70
40
30
40
30
20
20
25°C
25°C
-40°C
10
10
-40°C
85°C
85°C
0
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0.0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
Attenuation (dB)
2nd Harmonic IH2 versus Attenuation
2nd Harmonic IH2 versus Voltage Control
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V Pin=+15dBm
110
110
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
IH2 (dBm)
IH2 (dBm)
2.4
3rd Harmonic IH3 versus Voltage Control
3rd Harmonic IH3 versus Attenuation
IH3 (dBm)
1.2
Voltage Control (V)
60
50
40
60
50
40
30
30
25°C
20
25°C
20
-40°C
10
-40°C
10
85°C
0
85°C
0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
Attenuation (dB)
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-10
-5
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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Measured Negative Attenuation Slope Performance
Note: Data includes PCB and connector losses
Relative Insertion Phase versus Voltage Control
Relative Insertion Phase versus Insertion Loss
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=25°C
RFSA3023, VDD=3.3V, Temp=25°C
120
120
200MHz
200MHz
100
500MHz
Relative Insertion Phase (deg)
Relative Insertion Phase (deg)
100
1000MHz
80
60
40
20
500MHz
1000MHz
80
60
40
20
0
0
-20
-20
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
-40
-35
-30
-25
Voltage Control (V)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Insertion Loss (dB)
Insertion Loss Relative to +25°C
RFSA3023, RF 1GHz, VDD=3.3V
3.0
2.5
2.0
S21 delta (dB)
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
85°C
-2.5
-40°C
-3.0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Voltage Control (V)
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RFSA3023
Measured Composite Performance: 79 Channel Loading
CTB versus Frequency, 79 Channel
XMOD versus Frequency, 79 Channel
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-50
-50
-55
-55
-60
-60
-65
-65
-70
-70
CTB (dBc)
XMOD (dBc)
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-75
-80
-75
-80
-85
-85
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-90
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.7v
Vc 1.6v
Vc 1.5v
-95
-95
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
-100
-100
0
100
200
300
400
500
0
600
100
200
300
400
500
600
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
CSO Difference versus Frequency, 79 Channel
CSO Sum versus Frequency, 79 Channel
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-50
-50
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-55
-60
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
-55
-60
-65
-65
-70
CSO Sum (dBc)
CSO Difference (dBc)
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
-75
-80
-85
-90
-70
-75
-80
-85
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-95
-95
-100
-100
0
100
200
300
Frequency (MHz)
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400
500
600
0
100
200
300
400
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
500
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
600
Frequency (MHz)]
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Measured Composite Performance: 112 Channel Loading
XMOD versus Frequency, 112 Channel
CTB versus Frequency, 112 Chanel
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-50
-55
-55
-60
-60
-65
-65
-70
-70
CTB (dBc)
XMOD (dBc)
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-50
-75
-80
-85
-75
-80
-85
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-95
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-95
-100
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
-100
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
0
100
200
Frequency (MHz)
300
400
500
600
700
800
Frequency (MHz)
CSO Sum versus Frequency, 112 Channel
CSO Difference versus Frequency, 112 Channel
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
39dBmV Flat Input, Temp=+25°C
-50
-50
-55
-55
-60
-60
-65
-65
CSO Sum (dBc)
CSO Difference (dBc)
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
-70
-75
-80
-70
-75
-80
-85
-85
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-95
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
Vc 2.5v
Vc 2.2v
Vc 1.8v
Vc 1.5v
-90
-95
Vc 2.4v
Vc 2.1v
Vc 1.7v
Vc 2.3v
Vc 2.0v
Vc 1.6v
-100
-100
0
100
200
300
400
500
Frequency (MHz)
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600
700
800
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Frequency (MHz)
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Pin Names and Descriptions
Pin
1
2
3
Name
GND
NC
RFIN
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NC
GND
GND
GND
GND
NC
RFOUT
11
12
13
14
15
16
NC
GND
GND
VC
VDD
MODE
GND
GND
Description
Ground Pin
No Connection. Do Not Connect to PC Board Ground Plane.
RF Input. Use External DC Block. RF input must be this pin to insure linearity and thermal resistance
specifications.
No Connection. Do Not Connect to PC Board Ground Plane.
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
No Connection. Do Not Connect to PC Board Ground Plane.
RF Output. Use External DC Block. RF output must be this pin to insure linearity and thermal resistance specifications.
No Connection. Do Not Connect to PC Board Ground Plane.
Ground Pin
Ground Pin
Attenuator Control Voltage
Supply Voltage (3.3V)
Attenuation Slope Control
Set to Logic Low to Enable Negative Attenuation Slope.
Set to Logic High to Enable Positive Attenuation Slope.
Exposed Package Ground Paddle is RF and DC Ground
PCB Patterns
B
B
2x 0.750
B
B
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
B
B
2x 0.750
PCB METAL
PATTERN
A
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
4x 1.364
4x 1.364
A
2x 0.750
A
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
2x 0.750
4x 1.364
A
A
4x 1.364
A
A
A
4x 1.364
16x 0.361
B
4x 1.364
C
12x 0.120
A
A
A
A
A
2x 0.750
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
2x 0.750
B
B
2x 0.750
B
B
12x 0.266
B
B
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
B
B
2x 0.750
C
A
A
A
A
4x 1.364
4x 1.364
PCB SOLDER MASK PATTERN
4x 1.364
B
A
2x 0.750
B
12x 0.240
A
16x 0.130
2x 0.750
A
A = 0.234 x 0.475 (mm) Typ
B = 0.475 x 0.234 (mm) Typ
C = 1.530 x 1.530 (mm) 15% Rounded Rectangle
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
4x 1.364
4x 1.364
A
2x 0.750
A
2x 0.250
0.000
2x 0.250
A
16x 0.250
2x 0.750
A
A = 0.380 x 0.648 (mm) Typ
B = 0.648 x 0.380 (mm) Typ
C = 1.820 x 1.820 (mm) 15% Rounded Rectangle
4x 1.364
A = 0.260 x 0.528 (mm) Typ
B = 0.528 x 0.260 (mm) Typ
C = 1.700 x 1.700 (mm) 15% Rounded Rectangle
PCB STENCIL PATTERN
Thermal vias for center slug “C” should be incorporated into the PCB design. The number and size of thermal vias will depend
on the application, the power dissipation, and the electrical requirements. Example of the number and size of vias can be
found on the RFMD evaluation board layout.
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VC
VDD
MODE
Evaluation Board Schematic
C4
1µF
R5
0
C3
1000pF
13
14
15
16
1
12
2
11
RFSA3023
RFIN
3
C1
1000pF
4
9
C2
1000pF
8
7
6
5
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RFOUT
10
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RFSA3023
Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing
RFIN
RF0UT
Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM)
Description
Voltage Controlled Attenuator VCA, 3.3V
CONN, F, EDGE MOUNT, 30 MIL
CONN, HDR, ST, 4-PIN, 0.100”, T/H
Reference Designator
Manufacturer
U1
RFMD
RFSA3023
J1-J2
Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
CBJE130-2
P1
MOLEX
22-28-4043
DDI
SA3013-410(A)
PCB, SA3013-410
CAP, 1000pF, 10%, 25V, X7R, 0402
Manufacturer’s P/N
C1-C3
Murata Electronics
GRM155R71H102KA01D
CAP, 1F, 10%, 16V, X7R, 1206
C4
Murata Electronics
GRM31MR71E105KC01L
RES, 0, 0402
R5
Kamaya, Inc
RMC1/16SJPTH
DNP
C5-C9
N/A
N/A
DNP
R3
N/A
N/A
DNP
P2
N/A
N/A
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Package Drawing
0.9mm x 3mm x 3mm
3.000±0.100
0.400±.050
1.700±0.100
0.500 BSC
3.000±0.100
1.700±0.100
0.250 +0.050 / -0.070
0.850±.050
0.203 Ref
Branding Diagram
0.9mm x 3mm x 3mm
23
Pin 1 Indicator
Trace Code to be assigned by SubCon
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