RoHS Compliant Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 12 dB, DC-2.0 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • • MAAV-007941 V1 Functional Schematic 12 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation Low Intermodulation Products Low DC Power Consumption: 50 μW Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C Lead-Free SOIC-8 Plastic Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-250 RF2 GND GND GND 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 RF1 GND GND VC Description M/A-COM’s MAAV-007941 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a low cost lead-free SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAV-007941 is ideally suited for use where attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low power consumption are required. Pin Configuration Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and other automatic gain/level control circuits. The MAAV-007941 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 RF1 5 Ground 2 Ground 6 Ground 3 Ground 7 Ground 4 VC 8 RF2 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2 Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package MAAV-007941-000000 Bulk Packaging MAAV-007941-TR3000 3000 piece reel 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm Control Voltage +5V, -8.5V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storing Temperature -65°C to +150°C 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European 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 12 dB, DC-2.0 GHz MAAV-007941 V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions 3 Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss DC - 0.1 GHz DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.8 Flatness (Peak to Peak) DC - 0.1 GHz DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — + 0.1 + 0.2 + 0.5 + 1.2 + 0.3 + 0.4 + 0.8 + 1.5 Ratio — 2.1:1 — VSWR Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS — 3 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS — 5 — Transients In Band mV — 10 — 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 28 40 34 47 — — 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 36 — — IP3 4 3. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical. 4. Typical readings are for levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply. Lead-Free SOIC-8† † 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 12 dB, DC-2.0 GHz MAAV-007941 V1 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation vs. Frequency Insertion Loss vs. Frequency 20 4 Atten5 Atten10 Atten15 15 3 +25°C -40°C +85°C 2 10 5 1 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz VSWR vs. Frequency 15 2.0 1.8 10 1.6 0 dB 12 dB 5 dB 1.4 5 1.2 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) Phase vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz 30 Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 20 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. 10 0 -3.0 3 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) 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.