RoHS Compliant Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator DC - 2.0 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • • MAAVSS0005 V1 Functional Schematic 12-dB Attenuation at 1 GHz Low Intermodulation Products Low DC Power Consumption Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40°C to + 85°C Lead-Free SOT-143 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-259 Description M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0005 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOT-143 4-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low power consumption are required. 3 1 2 Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 3 RF2 2 VC 4 RF1 Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and other automatic gain/level control circuits. The MAAVSS0005 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 Absolute Maximum Ratings 1,2 Parameter Input Power +21 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V < VC < +5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C Ordering Information Part Number Package MAAVSS0005 Bulk Packaging MAVVSS0005TR-3000 3000 piece reel Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum 1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 2. 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 DC - 2.0 GHz MAAVSS0005 V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50Ω Parameter Test Conditions3 Frequency 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) 5 dB Attenuation 10 dB Attenuation 15 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB — — — + 0.2 + 2.3 + 7.0 — — — Output Impedance — — Ohms — 50 — VSWR — DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio — 2.1:1 — 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 — 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 — — 34 47 — — 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 — — 31 36 — — 3. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical. Lead-Free SOT-143† 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. 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 DC - 2.0 GHz MAAVSS0005 V1 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Attenuation vs. Frequency 4 20 3 15 10 +25°C -40°C +85°C 2 5 10 15 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) VSWR vs. Frequency Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz 15 2.0 1.8 10 1.6 0 12 5 1.4 5 1.2 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 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. 0 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) • 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.