MAAVSS0006
3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator
25 dB, DC-2.5 GHz
Features
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Functional Schematic 1
Single Voltage Control: 0 to -3 Volts
25 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz
Low DC Power Consumption
Lead-Free SOT-25 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-255
Vc
GND
5
4
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0006 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOT-25
surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0005
is ideally suited for use where variable attenuation,
fine tuning, and very low power consumption are
required.
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits.
The MAAVSS0006 is fabricated using a mature
1-micron GaAs MESFET process. The process
features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Ordering Information
2
3
RF
GND
RF
3. VC = -3 V to 0 V @ 25 µA maximum.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
RF Port
4
Ground
2
Ground
5
VC
3
RF Port
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3
Part Number
Package
MAAVSS0006
Bulk Packaging
MAAVSS0006TR-3000
3000 piece reel
MAAVSS0006SMB
Sample Board
1.
2.
1
Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
+21 dBm
Control Voltage VC
-8 V < Vc < +0.5 V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. MA-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Directive 2002/95/EC.
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MAAVSS0006
3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator
25 dB, DC-2.5 GHz
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Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min
Typ
Max
DC - 2.0 GHz
dB
—
3.6
4.2
Attenuation
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
dB
dB
23
18
25
20
—
—
Flatness
(Peak-to-Peak)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
dB
dB
—
—
+7
+5
+ 10
+8
VSWR
DC - 2.0 GHz
Ratio
—
3:1
—
Trise, Tfall
10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF
nS
—
10
—
Ton, Toff
50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF
nS
—
20
—
Transients
In Band
mV
—
10
—
Insertion Loss
5
5. Insertion loss varies 0.003 dB/°C.
Lead-Free SOT-25†
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommenda-
Meets JEDED 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.
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MAAVSS0006
3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator
25 dB, DC-2.5 GHz
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Typical Performance Curves
Relative Attenuation vs. Control Voltage
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Maximum Relative Attenuation vs. Frequency
Return Loss vs. Control Voltage @ 900 MHz
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage
Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage
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MAAVSS0006
3 Volt Voltage Variable Attenuator
25 dB, DC-2.5 GHz
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