MAADSS0013 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 0.05 - 4.0 GHz Functional Schematic 3 Features • • • • • • • • • • Rev. V2 Integrated Logic Positive Single Control Insertion Loss: 1 dB @ 1.0 GHz IP3: 42 dBm typical @ 2.0 GHz Attenuation Accuracy: 0.2 dB + 2% @ 1.0 GHz 1-dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB Low DC Power Consumption Lead-Free 3mm PQFN-16LD Plastic Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Re-flow Compatible Description The MAADSS0013 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free 3mm PQFN-16LD surface mount plastic package. The MAADSS0013 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. 3. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 VDD 9 N/C or GND 2 RF In/Out 10 N/C or GND 3 N/C or GND 11 RF In/Out 4 Ext. C to GND 12 N/C or GND 5 Ext. C to GND 13 V8 (8 dB Bit) 6 Ext. C to GND 14 V4 (4 dB Bit) 7 N/C or GND 15 V2 (2 dB Bit) 8 Ext. C to GND 16 V1 (1 dB Bit) 17 Paddle4 The MAADSS0013 is part of a digital attenuator family. This family includes 4, 5, and 6 bit attenuators with 0.5, 1, or 2 dB steps and up to 31.5 range. Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MAADSS0013TR-1000 1000 piece reel MAADSS0013TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAADSS0013SMB Sample Board 4. The exposed paddle centered on the package bottom should be grounded. Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power 0.5 - 4.0 GHz +33 dBm Control Voltage -0.5 V < VC < 5.5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM Technology does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 1 * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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. MAADSS0013 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 0.05 - 4.0 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications 7,8: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 5 V, VC = 2.8 V Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Reference Insertion Loss 1.0 GHz dB — 1.0 1.3 Attenuation Accuracy 1.0 GHz VSWR 0.05 - 4.0 GHz Ratio — 1.5:1 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF ns — 40 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF ns — 65 — Transients In Band mV — 75 — Input P1dB 2.0 GHz dBm — 30 — Input IP2 2-Tone, +5 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing 0.5 GHz 2.0 GHz dBm — — 75 80 — — Input IP3 2-Tone, +5 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing 0.5, 2.0 GHz dBm — 42 — IC VC = 2.8 V µA — 15 25 IDD VDD = 5 V µA — 170 250 ± (0.2 dB + 2% of attenuation setting in dB) dB 7. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 8. Low frequency performance is determined by DC block and GND capacitor value. Truth Table 9 Handling Procedures VC1 0 VC2 0 VC4 0 VC8 0 Attenuation (dB) Reference IL 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 4 8 15 9. 0 = 0 V , 1 = +2.8 to 5 V. 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. 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. MAADSS0013 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 0.05 - 4.0 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss Relative Attenuation across all major states 0 0.0 -2 +25°C -40°C +85°C -0.5 -4 -6 -1.0 -8 -10 -1.5 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 15 dB -12 -14 -2.0 -16 -2.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 -18 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss, Insertion Loss State Input Return Loss, across all major attenuation states 0 0 -10 +25°C -40°C +85°C -10 -20 -30 -20 -40 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 15 dB -50 -30 -60 -40 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 -70 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss, across all major attenuation states Output Return Loss, Insertion Loss State 0 0 -10 +25°C -40°C +85°C -10 -20 -30 -20 -40 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 15 dB -50 -30 -60 -40 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 3.5 4.0 -70 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 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. MAADSS0013 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 0.05 - 4.0 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Input IP3 @ 2 GHz Input IP3 @ 0.5 GHz 50 50 48 48 IIP3_Low IIP3_High IIP3_Low IIP3_High 46 46 44 44 42 42 40 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 40 Attenuation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Attenuation Lead Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN † † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 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.