MA4VAT900-1277T HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator 0.8 - 1.0 GHz Features Rev. V3 MLP 3mm Package—Circuit Side View • • • • • • • Bandwidth: 0.80 GHz to 1.00 GHz <1.0 dB Insertion Loss, Typical 1.4:1 VSWR, Typical 24 dB Attenuation, Typical 40 dBm IIP3, Typical ( 1MHz Offset, @ +0dBm Pinc ) 0-1.8 Volt Control Voltage. User can add an External Resistor for higher voltage requirements. • RoHs Compliant PIN 1 Extra Features • • • • Usable Bandwidth: 0.60 GHz to 2.00 GHz 1.9 dB Insertion Loss, Max 2:1 VSWR, Max 20 dB Attenuation, Max Description and Applications M/A-COM’s MA4VAT900-1277T is a HMIC MONLITHIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator which utilizes an integrated 90 degree 3dB hybrid with a pair of Silicon PIN Diodes to perform the required attenuation function as Voltage (Current) is applied. This device operates from 0 to 2 Volts at 330 uA typical control current for maximum attenuation. The user can add external biasing resistors to the bias ports for higher voltage requirements as required. M/A-COM’s MA4VAT900-1277T PIN Diode Variable Attenuator is designed for AGC Circuit Applications requiring: • Lower Insertion Loss • Lower distortion through attenuation • Larger dynamic range for wide spread spectrum applications PIN 16 PIN Configuration 1 PIN Function PIN Function 1 GND 9 DC2 2 GND 10 GND 3 GND 11 GND 4 GND 12 DC1 5 GND 13 GND 6 RF2 14 GND 7 GND 15 RF1 8 GND 16 GND Center Paddle is RF and D.C. Ground 1. RF Input & RF Output Ports are Functionally Symmetrical Absolute Maximum Ratings @ +25 °C 2,3 Parameter Maximum Ratings Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Storage Temperature -65 °C to +150 °C Junction Temperature +175 °C RF C.W. Incident Power +33 dBm C.W. Reversed Current @ -30 V 50nA Control Current 5 mA per Diode 2. All the above values are at +25 °C, unless otherwise noted. 3. Exceeding these limits may cause permanent damage. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4VAT900-1277T HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator 0.8 - 1.0 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C Parameter Frequency Band Unit Min Typ Max 0.80 GHz—1.00 GHz dB - 1.0 1.2 Input Return Loss dB 11 14 - Output Return Loss dB 11 14 - P1dB dBm 30 33 - IIP3 dBm 37 40 - Control Voltage V - 0 V @ 0uA - dB 21 24 - Input Return Loss @ Max Attenuation dB 17 20 - Output Return Loss @ Max Attenuation dB 17 20 - Input IP3 dBm 15 18 - Control Voltage @ Max Attenuation V - 1.80 V @ 330 uA - No DC Bias RF Parameter Insertion Loss DC Bias RF Parameter Maximum Attenuation 0.80 GHz—1.00 GHz Typical RF Performance Over Industry Designated RF Frequency Bands 4,5 Freq I. Loss Att. R. Loss IIP3 Phase -Relative- (MHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) (dBm) (Degree) RX 824-849 0.9 24 13 40 TX 869-894 0.9 24 13 40 RX 880-915 1.1 21 11 40 TX 925-960 1.1 21 11 40 Band AMPS -15° GSM -15° 4. All are typical values only. 5. Relative phase is the measured Insertion Phase difference between Insertion Loss and 15 dB Attenuation. (Please refer to the plots below) 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4VAT900-1277T HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator 0.8 - 1.0 GHz Rev. V3 Plots of Typical RF Characteristics @ +25 °C Typical Insertion Loss & Attenuation Typical Attenuation vs Voltage (@900 MHz) Typical Insertion Loss & Attenuation for MA4VAT900-1277 Typical Attenuation vs Volatge for MA4VAT900-1277 0 30 25 -10 Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (dB) -5 -15 -20 -25 -30 20 15 10 5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 0 Frequency (GHz) 0V/0uA 0.76V/49uA 1.05V/125uA 1.30V/185uA 0 1.50V/240uA 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.80V/330uA Typical Return Loss @ All Attenuation Levels 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 Voltage Applied (V) Typical IIP3 vs Attenuation Typical Return Loss at Attenuation levels for MA4VAT900-1277 Typical IP3 vs Attenuation for MA4VAT900-1277 0 50 40 -10 IP3 (dBm) Return Loss (dB) -5 -15 -20 -25 30 20 10 -30 0 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 0 3 6 800Mhz 0V/0uA 0.76V/49uA 1.05V125uA 1.30V185uA 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 Attenuation (dB) Frequency (GHz) 1.50V/240uA 900MHz 1000MHz 1.80V330uA Typical Relative Phase Shift Per Attenuation (Voltage) Typical Relative phase shift vs Frequency per Voltage (Attenuation) for MA4VAT900-1277 For Reference ONLY: With 0 Ω External Bias Resistor, the following are Approximate Values: • Insertion Loss = 0 V @ 0 uA • 5dB Attenuation = 0.76 V @ 49 uA • 10dB Attenuation = 1.05 V @ 125uA • 15dB Attenuation = 1.30 V @ 185 uA • 20dB Anttenuation = 1.50 V @ 240 uA • Max Attenuation = 1.8 V @ 330 uA Relative Phase Shift (degree) 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 0.6 0V 0.8 0.76V 1.0 1.2 1.4 Frequency (GHz) 1.05V 1.30V 1.6 1.50V 1.8 2.0 1.80V 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4VAT900-1277T HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator 0.8 - 1.0 GHz Rev. V3 Package PIN Designation, External Components, and Equivalent Circuit RFin/out Cblock =10pF Cbias = 10pF Rexternal = 0 -Ohms Cblock Cbias Rbias INPUT Control Current Cbias GND Paddle Cblock RFout/in 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.