MAATSS0016 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Functional Schematic 2,3 Features • • • • • • • • Rev. V3 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 15 14 16 Description M/A-COM’s MAATSS0016 is a 4-bit, 2-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free TSSOP16 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 13 12 1 8 2 3 11 10 4 4 5 9 2 6 7 8 2. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports (39 pF used for data measurements). 3. Vs = +5 ± 0.2 VDC must be applied at RF1 or RF2 using a 10 Kohm or greater pull-up resistor. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 9 RF2 2 Ground 10 Ground 3 VC1 11 Ground 4 VC2 12 Ground Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package 5 VC3 13 Ground MAATSS0016 Bulk Packaging 6 VC4 14 Ground MAATSS0016TR 1000 piece reel 7 Ground 15 Ground 8 Ground 16 RF1 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. * 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: +91.80.43537383 • 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. MAATSS0016 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications4: 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 — 200 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF,50% Control to 10% RF ns — 200 — 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 ± (0.15 dB + 5% of attenuation setting in dB) dB ± (0.3 dB + 5% of attenuation setting in dB) dB 4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Loss varies at 0.003 dB/°C. Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Truth Table7 VC1 VC2 VC3 VC4 Attenuation (dB) 1 1 1 1 Reference Insertion Loss 1 1 1 0 2 -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 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power 50 MHz 500 - 2000 MHz +27 dBm +34 dBm Control Voltage 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 7. 0 = 0 ± 0.2 V, 1 = +5 V 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: +91.80.43537383 • 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. MAATSS0016 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V3 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 Attenuation 2.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 Attenuation Accuracy 35 1.5 30 20 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 25 1.5 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 Frequency (GHz) 2.5 3.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (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: +91.80.43537383 • 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. MAATSS0016 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V3 Lead-Free TSSOP-16† † 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. 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: +91.80.43537383 • 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.