MAAV-007941 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Features • • • • • • • • • • • Rev. 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 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. 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. Ordering Information 1 RF2 GND GND GND 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 RF1 GND GND VC Pin Configuration 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 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 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. MAAV-007941 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. 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 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. MAAV-007941 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Attenuation 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 0 0.0 2.0 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 0 -3.0 2.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) Phas 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 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (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.