MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Functional Schematic 3 Features • • • • • • • • Rev. V1 Integrated e/d Logic on chip Positive Single Control Insertion Loss 1.9 dB @ 6.0 GHz IP3: 42 dBm typical @ 2.0 GHz 1 dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Re-flow Compatible Description M/A-COM’s MAADSS0019 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free 3mm 16 lead PQFN surface mount plastic package. The MAADSS0019 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 MADSS0019 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. 3. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 9 RF In/Out 2 Ground 10 Ground 3 RF In/Out 11 VDD Ordering Information 1,2 4 Ground 12 Ground Part Number Package 5 Ground 13 V8 (8dB Bit) MAADSS0019TR-3000 3000 piece reel 6 Ground 14 V4 (4dB Bit) MAADSS0019SMB Sample Board 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Tuning 7 Ground 15 V2 (2dB Bit) 8 Ground 16 V1 (1dB Bit) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. * 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 / 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. MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications 4: TA = 25°C, VDD = 5 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units 2.4 GHz 4.0 GHz 6.0 GHz 2.0 - 5.0 GHz 5.0 - 6.0 GHz Reference Insertion Loss Attenuation Accuracy Min. Typ. Max. — 1.3 1.8 — 1.8 3.0 — 1.9 3.0 ± (0.3 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB ± (0.5 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB dB VSWR 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Ratio — 1.4:1 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF ns — 50 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF ns — 50 — Transients In Band mV — 75 — 1 dB Compression Input Power, 2 GHz 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) dBm — 25 — dBm — 80 — dBm — 42 — IC VC = 5 V µA — 15 25 IDD VDD = 5V µA — 170 300 IP2 IP3 4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Loss varies at 0.003 dB/°C. Truth Table 5 Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7 VC1 VC2 VC4 VC8 Attenuation (dB) Parameter Absolute Maximum 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 Reference IL 1 2 4 8 15 Input Power 50 MHz 500 - 6000 MHz +27 dBm +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 5. 0 = 0 ± 0.2 V, 1 = 2.8 to 5.0 V 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 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. MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Relative Attenuation across all states Insertion Loss 0 0.0 -0.5 -5 -1.0 -1.5 -10 -2.0 -2.5 -15 -3.0 -3.5 -4.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -20 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss, Insertion Loss State Input Return Loss, across all attenuation states -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -25 -20 -30 -25 -35 -30 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -40 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss, across all attenuation states Output Return Loss, Insertion Loss State -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -30 -25 -35 -30 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 Frequency (GHz) 5.0 5.5 6.0 -40 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) 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. MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control 15 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Rev. V1 Lead Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN † † Reference Application Note S2038 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 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 / 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.