RoHS Compliant Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • • MAAVSS0004 V1 Functional Schematic 35 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation at 1 GHz Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Low DC Power Consumption Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C Lead-Free SOIC-14 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-635 Tape and Reel Packaging Available Description M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0004 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a low cost SOIC 14-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0004 is ideally suited for use where attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low power consumption are required. 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and other automatic gain/level control circuits. 1 VC 8 RF2 2 Ground 9 Ground 3 Ground 10 Ground The MAAVSS0004 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. 4 Ground 11 Ground 5 Ground 12 Ground 6 Ground 13 Ground 7 Ground 14 RF1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Ordering Information1 Part Number Package MAAVSS0004 Bulk packaging MAAVSS0004TR-3000 3000 piece reel Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V < VC < +5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storing Temperature -65°C to +150°C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 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 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz MAAVSS0004 V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions4 Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss DC - 0.5 GHz 0.5 - 1.0 GHz 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB — — — 6.7 7.2 7.5 7.0 7.4 7.8 Flatness (Peak to Peak) 10 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz 20 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz 30 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB — — — + 1.0 + 1.2 + 1.2 — — — Ratio — 2.0:1 — VSWR Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS — 2 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS — 4 — Transients In Band mV — 30 — Power Handling Linear Operation Absolute maximum Input Power dBm dBm — — — — 13 21 IP2 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) dBm dBm — — 34 47 — — IP3 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) dBm dBm 18 18.5 31 5 36 5 — — 4. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical. 5. For levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply. Lead-Free SOIC-14† Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz MAAVSS0004 V1 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 1 GHz Insertion Loss vs. Frequency 12 40 +25°C -40°C +85°C 10 30 8 6 20 4 10 2 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0 -3.0 -2.5 Frequency (GHz) Attenuation vs. Frequency -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 VSWR vs. Frequency 50 3.5 Atten5 Atten10 Atten15 Atten20 Atten25 Atten30 Atten35 40 Insertion Loss 5 dB Atten 10 dB Atten 35 dB Atten 3.0 30 2.5 20 2.0 10 1.5 0 0.0 -2.0 Control Voltage (V) 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.