MAATCC0008 Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz Features Attenuation: 1.0 dB steps to 15 dB Lead-Free SO-16 Package Low DC Power Consumption M/A-COM Products Rev. 5 Schematic with Off-Chip Components or Functional Block Integral TTL Driver 50 Ohm Impedance Temperature Stability: ±0.18 dB from –40°C to +85°C Typ. 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT65-0413 Description M/A-COM’s MAATCC0008 is a GaAs FET 4-bit digital attenuator with a 1.0 dB minimum step size and a 15 dB total attenuation range. This device is in a SOIC-16 plastic surface mount package. The MAATCC0008 is ideally suited for use where accuracy, fast speed, very low power consumption and low costs are required. Typical applications include dynamic range setting in precision receiver circuits and other gain/leveling control circuits. Pin Configuration Ordering Information Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 GND 9 C2 Part Number Package 2 RF1 10 C1 MAATCC0008 Bulk Packaging 3 GND 11 GND MAATCC0008TR 1000 piece reel 4 NC1 12 GND MAATCC0008-TB Sample Test Board 5 Vee 13 NC1 6 Vcc 14 GND 7 C4 15 RF2 8 C3 16 GND Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 1. NC = No Connection * 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 • 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. 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MAATCC0008 Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz M/A-COM Products Rev. 5 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max Insertion Loss — DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz dB dB dB — — — 1.5 1.8 2.1 1.9 2.2 2.6 Attenuation Accuracy Any Bit or Combination of Bits DC - 3.0 GHz dB ± (.25 + 3% of attenuation) or ± .55 dB, Whichever is greater VSWR Full Range DC - 3.0 GHz Ratio — — 1.6:1 Trise, Tfall Ton, Toff Transients 10% to 90% 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF In-Band 10% to 90% 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF In-Band nS nS mV — — — 10 30 35 50 150 — Switching Speed 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF 10% to 90% or 90% to 10% — — ns ns — — 25 4 — — 1 dB Compression — 50 MHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +21 +27 — — Input IP3 Two-tone Inputs up to +5 dBm 50 MHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +35 +48 — — Input IP2 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm — — +43 +73 — — Vcc VEE — — — V V 4.5 -8.0 5.0 -5.0 5.5 -4.75 VIL VIH LOW-level input voltage HIGH-level input voltage — — V V 0.0 2.0 — — 0.8 5.0 lin (Input Leakage Current) Vin = VCC or GND — uA -1.0 — 1.0 Icc (Quiescent Supply Current) Vcntrl = VCC or GND — uA — 250 400 ΔIcc (Additional Supply Current Per TTL Input Pin) VCC = Max, Vcntrl = VCC - 2.1 V — mA — — 1.0 IEE VEE min to max, Vin = VIL or VIH — mA -1.0 -0.2 — Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter Max. Input Power 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz 2. 3. 4. 2 Recommended PCB Configuration Absolute Maximum +27 dBm +34 dBm VCC -0.5V ≤ VCC ≤ +7.0V VEE -8.5V ≤ VEE ≤ +0.5V VCC - VEE -0.5V ≤ VCC - VEE ≤ 14.5V Vin4 -0.5V ≤ Vin ≤ VCC + 0.5V Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC Storage Temperature -65ºC to +125ºC Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic signal is applied prior to power supply. 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. 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MAATCC0008 Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz M/A-COM Products Rev. 5 Truth Table (Digital Attenuator) Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: C1 C2 C3 C4 Attenuation 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference 1 0 0 0 1.0 dB 0 1 0 0 2.0 dB 0 0 1 0 4.0 dB 0 0 0 1 8.0 dB 1 1 1 1 15.0 dB 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. 0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High Typical Performance Curves Reference Loss vs. Frequency Attenuation - 1 dB Bit vs. Frequency 1.3 3.0 2.0 1.0 -40ºC 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 25ºC 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.0 0.0 -40ºC 1.2 25ºC 85ºC Attenuation (dB) Reference Loss (dB) 4.0 3.0 3.5 85ºC 0.8 4.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Attenuation - 2 dB Bit vs. Frequency Attenuation - 4 dB Bit vs. Frequency 2.6 4.6 -40ºC 85ºC -40ºC 2.4 Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (dB) 1.5 2.2 2.0 25ºC 1.8 25ºC 4.4 4.2 4.0 85ºC 3.8 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 3.0 3.5 4.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 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. MAATCC0008 Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz M/A-COM Products Rev. 5 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation - 15 dB Attenuation vs. Frequency Attenuation - 8 dB Bit vs. Frequency 16.5 -40ºC 25ºC 8.4 Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (dB) 8.6 8.2 8.0 1.0 85ºC 25ºC 7.8 0.5 15.5 15.0 85ºC 0.0 -40ºC 16.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 14.5 4.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) VSWR vs. Frequency Reference Loss State 3.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 2.0 1.8 RF2 1.8 RF2 1.6 RF1 VSWR VSWR 2.5 VSWR - 1 dB Bit vs. Frequency 2.0 1.4 1.2 1.6 RF1 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 1.0 4.0 0.0 Frequency (GHz) 2.0 1.8 1.8 VSWR RF1 RF2 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 VSWR - 4 dB Bit vs. Frequency 2.0 1.6 0.5 Frequency (GHz) VSWR - 2 dB Bit vs. Frequency VSWR 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 1.4 1.2 1.6 RF1 RF2 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 3.0 3.5 4.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 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. MAATCC0008 Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz M/A-COM Products Rev. 5 Typical Performance Curves VSWR - 15 dB Attenuation vs. Frequency 2.0 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.6 RF2 VSWR VSWR VSWR - 8 dB Bit vs. Frequency RF1 1.4 1.6 RF1 RF2 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Lead-Free, SOIC-16† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 5 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.