MAATSS0015 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • • Rev. V3 Functional Schematic 1-dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB High Accuracy Low Intermodulation Product: +50 dBm IP3 Low DC Power Consumption: 50 µW Tape and Reel Packaging Available Temperature Stability +/-0.15 dB: -40°C to +85°C Lead-Free SOIC-16 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Re-flow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-210 RF1 16 GND GND GND 15 14 13 8 dB GND GND 12 4 dB GND RF2 10 9 11 2 dB 1 dB Description M/A-COM’s MAATSS0015 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free SOIC 16-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAATSS0015 is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include radio, cellular, and wireless LANs, GPS equipment and other gain/ level control circuits. Package MAATSS0015 SOIC 16-Lead Plastic Package MAATSS0015TR Tape & Reel 3 4 5 6 7 8 VC1 VC1 VC2 VC2 VC3 VC3 VC4 VC4 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 VC1 9 RF2 2 VC1 10 GND 3 VC2 11 GND 4 VC2 12 GND 5 VC3 13 GND 6 VC3 14 GND 7 VC4 15 GND 8 VC4 16 RF1 1 Part Number 2 Pin Configuration The MAATSS0015 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power: 50 MHz 500-2000 MHz +27 dBm +34 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V ≤ VC ≤ 5V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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. MAATSS0015 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, VC = 0 V / −5 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss (Reference state) DC - 0.1 GHz DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 0.9 1.3 1.5 2.0 — 1.5 1.8 — Attenuation Accuracy 4 DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz ± (0.15 dB + 3% of Atten Setting in dB) dB ± (0.30 dB + 3% of Atten Setting in dB) dB VSWR Ratio — 1.4 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF — nS — 10 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF — nS — 15 — Transients In-Band — mV — 18 — 1 dB Compression Input Power Input Power 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm — — 22 28 — — IP2 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm — — 49 72 — — IP3 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm — — 45 50 — — Control Current |VC| = 5 V µA — 10 20 4. Attenuation accuracy specifications apply with negative bias control and low inductance grounding. Lead-Free SOIC-16† Truth Table 5 Control Inputs VC 1 Attenuation (dB) 1 0 Reference state 0 1 0 1 dB 1 0 1 0 2 dB 0 0 1 1 0 4 dB 1 0 1 0 0 1 8 dB 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 dB VC 4 VC 4 VC 3 VC 3 VC 2 VC VC 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 5. 0 = -0.2 V to 0 V, 1 = -8 V to -5 V. † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements 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. MAATSS0015 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation Accuracy Insertion Loss 0.5 2.5 2.0 +25ºC -40ºC +85ºC 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 15 dB 0.4 0.3 1.5 0.2 1.0 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0 -0.1 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.0 0.5 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Attenuation VSWR 2.0 1.0 IL 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 20 8 dB 15 dB 1 dB 2 dB 3 dB 4 dB 5 dB 6 dB 7 dB 8 dB 9 dB 10 dB 11 dB 12 dB 13 dB 14 dB 15 dB 1.8 15 1.6 10 1.4 5 1.2 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 1.5 2.0 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 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.