MAAVSS0006 3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator 25 dB, DC - 2.5 GHz Functional Schematic 3 Features • • • • • • • • Rev. V1 Single Voltage Control: 0 to -3 Volts 25 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz Low DC Power Consumption Lead-Free SOT-25 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-255 Vc GND 5 4 Description M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0006 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOT-25 surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where variable attenuation, fine tuning, and very low power consumption are required. Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits. The MAAVSS0006 is fabricated using a mature 1-micron GaAs MESFET process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 2 3 RF GND RF 3. VC = -3 V to 0 V @ 25 µA maximum. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 RF Port 4 Ground 2 Ground 5 VC 3 RF Port 1,2 Part Number Package MAAVSS0006 Bulk Packaging MAAVSS0006TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAVSS0006SMB Sample Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm Control Voltage VC -8 V < Vc < +0.5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European 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. MAAVSS0006 3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator 25 dB, DC - 2.5 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max DC - 2.0 GHz dB — 3.6 4.2 Attenuation DC - 1.0 GHz 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB dB 23 18 25 20 — — Flatness (Peak-to-Peak) 0.5 - 1.0 GHz 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB dB — — +7 +5 + 10 +8 VSWR DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio — 3:1 — 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 — 20 — Transients In Band mV — 10 — Insertion Loss 5 5. Insertion loss varies 0.003 dB/°C. Lead-Free SOT-25† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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. 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. MAAVSS0006 3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator 25 dB, DC - 2.5 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Relative Attenuation vs. Control Voltage 50M Hz Insertion Loss vs. Frequency 1.0GHz 2.5GHz +25C 35 +85C -40C 4 30 3 25 20 2 15 10 1 5 0 -3.0 0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 Maximum Relative Attenuation vs. Frequency +85C 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 F reque ncy ( GH z) C o nt ro l V o lt a ge ( V ) +25C 1.0 Return Loss vs. Control Voltage @ 900 MHz -40C S11 S22 0 35 30 -5 25 -10 20 15 -15 10 -20 5 -25 -3.0 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 -2.5 3.0 F re que nc y ( G H z) Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage 50M Hz -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 -0.5 0.0 C o ntro l Vo ltage (V) Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage 50M Hz 500M Hz 30 35 25 30 500M Hz 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 C o nt ro l Vo ltage (V) -0.5 0.0 0 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 C o nt ro l V o lt a ge ( V ) 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.