MAAVSS0005 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator DC - 2.0 GHz Functional Schematic Features • • • • • • • • • • • Rev. V2 12-dB Attenuation at 1 GHz Low Intermodulation Products Low DC Power Consumption Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40°C to + 85°C Lead-Free SOT-143 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-259 Description M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0005 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOT-143 4-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low power consumption are required. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 3 RF2 2 VC 4 RF1 Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and other automatic gain/level control circuits. The MAAVSS0005 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1 micron process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Ordering Information Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V < VC < +5 V 1,2 Part Number Package Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C MAAVSS0005 Bulk Packaging Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C MAAVSS0005TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAVSS0005SMB Sample Board 3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 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. MAAVSS0005 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Test Conditions5 Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss — DC - 0.1 GHz DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.8 Flatness (Peak to Peak) 5 dB Attenuation 10 dB Attenuation 15 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB — — — + 0.2 + 2.3 + 7.0 — — — Output Impedance — — Ohms — 50 — VSWR — DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio — 2.1:1 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF — nS — 3 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF,50% Control to 10% RF — nS — 5 — Transients In Band — mV — 10 — IP2 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm — — 34 47 — — IP3 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm — — 31 36 — — Parameter 5. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical. Lead-Free SOT-143† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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. MAAVSS0005 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Attenuation vs. Frequency 4 20 3 15 +25°C -40°C +85°C 2 5 10 15 10 5 1 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) VSWR vs. Frequency Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz 15 2.0 1.8 10 1.6 0 12 5 1.4 5 1.2 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 1.5 2.0 0 -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) 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. 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.