AT10-0019 PIN Diode Based Variable Attenuator, 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V6 Features • • • • • • Functional Schematic High Dynamic Range: 42dB Typical Flat Attenuation vs. Frequency High P1dB Compression Operates on a Single +5V Supply: 50 Ohm Nominal Impedance SOW-16 Package Description M/A-COM's AT10-0019 is a Voltage Controlled PIN diode based π attenuator packaged in a low cost, 16 lead wide body plastic SMT package. The PIN diode design makes this part well suited for applications where low distortion or high linear operating power levels are required. These attenuators are ideal for gain control in multi-channel digital communications systems. Pin Configuration Ordering Information Part Number Package AT10-0019 Bulk Packaging AT10-0019TR 1000 piece reel AT10-0019-TB Sample Test Board Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 GND 9 GND 2 RF IN 10 V CONTROL 3 GND 11 GND 4 GND 12 GND 5 GND 13 GND 6 GND 14 GND 7 V SUPPLY 15 RF OUT 8 GND 16 GND 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. 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. AT10-0019 PIN Diode Based Variable Attenuator, 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V6 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50Ω1 1. Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max Insertion Loss Vcont.: +10 V 50 - 1000 MHz dB — 2.4 2.8 Dynamic Range Vcont.: 0 V 50 - 1000 MHz dB 33 42 — Attenuation Flatness Attenuation: 0 to 20 dB Attenuation: 20 to 30 dB 50 - 1000 MHz 50 - 1000 MHz dB dB — — 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 VSWR Vcont.: 0 - 10V 50 - 1000 MHz Ratio — 1.7:1 2.1:1 Trise, Tfall Ton, Toff Transients 10%/90%, 90%/10% 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF In-band — µs µs mV — — — 10 15 150 20 25 250 1 dB Compression Vcont.: 0 - 10V 100 MHz 500 MHz 1000 MHz dBm dBm dBm 10 17 21 13 20 24 — — — Input IP3 Vcont.: 0 - 10V Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm 100 MHz 1000 MHz dBm dBm 24 34 27 37 — — VCC — — V +4.75 +5.0 +5.25 I CC VCC = 5.25 V DC mA — 2 2.5 Control Current — DC mA — 2.7 3.5 Unit requires external .01 µF DC Blocks on RF lines. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter Max. Input Power 50 - 500 MHz 500 - 1000 MHz Absolute Maximum +24 dBm +30 dBm Voltages VCC Control Voltage -1 V to +7.0 V -1 V to +15 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C Pad Layout MAAV-007088-000100 PAD LAYOUT 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Dimensions are in inches All undefined pins are connected to ground 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: +91.80.4155721 • 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. AT10-0019 PIN Diode Based Variable Attenuator, 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V6 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation vs. Frequency @ Control Voltage = 0V Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ 500 MHz -30 -5 Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (dB) -35 -40 -45 -50 -15 -25 -35 -55 -45 -60 50 335 620 905 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Control Voltage (V) Fre que ncy (MHz ) Insertion Loss vs. Frequency @ Control Voltage = 10V 0.0 IL (dB) -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -2.5 50 335 620 905 Frequency (MHz) 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. AT10-0019 PIN Diode Based Variable Attenuator, 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V6 SOW-16† † 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.