AT-213-PIN Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz Features • Attenuation: 1 dB steps to 15 dB • Temperature Stability: ± 0.18 dB from –55°C to +85°C Typical • Low DC Power Consumption • Hermetic Surface Mount Package • Integral TTL Driver • 50 Ohms Nominal Impedance • Lead-Free CR-11 Package • 260°C Reflow Compatible • RoHS* Compliant Rev. V5 Functional Schematic RF2 RF1 8 dB GND GND GND GND 4 dB GND GND Vee GND 2 dB Vcc C1 C4 GND Orientation Mark 1 dB PIN 16 C3 C2 PIN 1 Description M/A-COM’s AT-213-PIN is a 4-bit, 1 dB step digital attenuator in a hermetically sealed ceramic 16-lead surface mount package. The AT-213-PIN is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include dynamic range setting in a precision receiver circuits and other gain/leveling control circuits. Environmental screening is available. Contact the factory for information. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 C2 9 RF2 2 GND 10 GND 3 C1 11 GND GND 12 GND Ordering Information Part Number Package 4 AT-213-PIN Bulk Packaging 5 GND 13 Vee 6 GND 14 Vcc 7 GND 15 C4 8 RF1 16 C3 Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. The metal bottom of the case must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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V5 Electrical Specifications: TA = -55°C to +85°C1 Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max Reference Insertion Loss — DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — — — — — 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 Attenuation Accuracy 2 Any Single Bit DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz Any Combination of Bits DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz VSWR — — Ratio — — 1.6:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% — ns — 9 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90/10% RF — ns — 40 — Transients In-Band (peak-peak) — mV — 30 — 1 dB Compression Input Power Input Power 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +22 +28 — — Input IP3 For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +40 +50 — — Input IP2 For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +45 +68 — — Vcc — — V 4.5 5.0 5.5 Vee — — V -8.0 — -5.0 Icc Vcc = 4.5 to 5.5V Vctl = 0 to 0.8V, or Vcc – 2.1V to Vcc — mA — — 4.0 Iee Vee = -5.0 to -8.0V — mA — — 1.0 Vctl Vctl Logic 0 (TTL) Logic 1 (TTL) — — V V 0.0 2.0 — — 0.8 5.0 Input Leakage Current (Low) 0 to 0.8V — µA — — 1.0 Input Leakage Current (High) 2.0 to 5.0V — µA — — 1.0 ± (0.15 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB ± (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB Or ± 0.4 dB, whichever is greater ± (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB ± (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB Or ± 0.4 dB, whichever is greater 1. All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5V for Vcc and –5.0V for Vee. 2. This attenuator is guaranteed monotonic. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. AT-213-PIN Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz Rev. V5 Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4 3. 4. 5. Truth Table (Digital Attenuator) Parameter Absolute Maximum Max Input Power 0.5 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz +27 dBm +34 dBm VCC -0.5V ≤ VCC ≤ +7.0V VEE -8.5V ≤ VEE ≤ +0.5V VCC - VEE -0.5V ≤ VCC - VEE ≤ 14.5V Vin5 Control Inputs C4 C3 C2 C1 Attenuation 0 0 0 0 Reference 0 0 0 1 1 dB 0 0 1 0 2 dB -0.5V ≤ Vin ≤ VCC + 0.5V 0 1 0 0 4 dB Operating Temperature -55°C to +125°C 1 0 0 0 8 dB Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 1 1 1 1 15 dB 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. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic signal is applied prior to power supply. 0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High Typical Performance Curves Ref. Insertion Loss vs. Frequency + 8 5 °C Handling Procedures + 2 5 °C - 55 °C 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. Insertion Loss (dB) 2.5 Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Fre que ncy (GHz ) Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB RF1 VSWR vs. Frequency 1 dB F ull A t t enuat i o n 4 dB 8 dB R ef er ence Lo ss St at e 1.5 2.0 1.6 0.60 Deviation from Nominal Atten (dB) 2 dB 1.5 0.40 1.4 VSWR 0.20 0.00 1.3 1.2 -0.20 1.1 -0.40 1.0 -0.60 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Fre que ncy (GHz ) 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 2.5 3.0 Fre que ncy (GHz ) 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. AT-213-PIN Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz Rev. V5 Typical Performance Curves Lead-Free, CR-11 Ceramic Package† RF2 VSWR vs. Frequency 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB R ef erence Lo ss St at e 1.6 1.5 V SW R 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3 Frequency (GHz) † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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.