RoHS Compliant Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Functional Schematic 4,5 Features • • • • • • • • MAATSS0016 V2 Positive Single Control 2-dB Attenuation Steps to 30 dB Low DC Power Consumption Lead-Free TSSOP-16 Plastic Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Re-flow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-264 Vs 16 M/A-COM’s MAATSS0016 is a 4-bit, 2-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free TSSOP-16 surface mount plastic package. The MAATSS0016 is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include radio, cellular, wireless LANs, GPS equipment and other gain/level control circuits. The MAATSS0016 is fabricated using a mature 1 micron GaAs MESFET process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. 1 4. Part Number Package MAATSS0016 Bulk Packaging MAATSS0016TR 1000 piece reel 5. Absolute Maximum Ratings 3. Absolute Maximum 12 1 8 2 11 10 4 3 4 5 9 2 6 7 8 Pin Configuration Pin No. Function 1 Ground 9 RF2 2 Ground 10 Ground 3 VC1 11 Ground 4 VC2 12 Ground 5 VC3 13 Ground 6 VC4 14 Ground 7 Ground 15 Ground 8 Ground 16 RF1 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2,3 13 Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports (39 pF used for data measurements). Vs = +5 ± 0.2 VDC must be applied at RF1 or RF2 using a 10 Kohm or greater pull-up resistor. Ordering Information 1 2. 14 16 Description Parameter 15 Pin No. Function Truth Table6 VC1 VC2 VC3 VC4 Attenuation (dB) +27 dBm +34 dBm 1 1 1 1 Reference Insertion Loss 1 1 1 0 2 Control Voltage -0.5 V < VC < 8.5 V 1 1 0 1 4 Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 1 0 1 1 8 Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 0 1 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 30 Input Power 50 MHz 500 - 2000 MHz Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 6. 0 = 0 ± 0.2 V, 1 = +5 V * 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 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz MAATSS0016 V2 Electrical Specifications7: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VS = 5 V Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Reference Insertion Loss 0.5 - 1.0 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dB dB — — 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.7 Attenuation Accuracy 0.5 - 1.0 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz VSWR 1.0 - 1.5 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Ratio Ratio — — 1.5:1 1.9:1 — — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS — 500 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS — 500 — 7. ± (0.15 dB + 5% of attenuation setting in dB) dB ± (0.3 dB + 5% of attenuation setting in dB) dB Transients In Band mV — 75 — 1 dB Compression Input Power, 0.5 GHz Input Power, 0.9 GHz dBm dBm — — 25 25 — — IP2 0.5 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) dBm dBm — — 65 71 — — IP3 0.5 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) dBm dBm — — 43 47 — — IC ⏐Vc⏐ = 5 V µA — — 10 IVS — µA — — 20 External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Loss varies at 0.003 dB/°C. Lead-Free TSSOP-16† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 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 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz MAATSS0016 V2 Typical Performance Curves VSWR Insertion Loss 2.0 3.5 -40°C +25°C +85°C 3.0 IL 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 30 dB 1.8 1.6 2.5 1.4 2.0 1.2 1.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 2.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 1.5 35 30 20 2.0 Attenuation Accuracy Attenuation 25 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 30 dB 0.5 0.0 15 -0.5 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 30 dB 10 -1.0 5 0 0.5 -1.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 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. 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.