MAAV-008022 3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Functional Schematic 2,3,4,5 Features • • • • • • • • • Rev. V1 Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +3 Volts 40 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz ± 2 dB Linearity from BSL Low DC Power Consumption Lead-Free SOIC-8 Plastic Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-113 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 Description M/A-COM’s MAAV-008022 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free low-cost SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAV-008022 is ideally suited for use where linear attenuation fine tuning and very low power consumption are required. Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits. The MAAV-008022 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 1 Part Number Package MAAV-008022-000000 Bulk Packaging MAAV-008022-TR3000 3000 piece reel 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. 3. 4. 5. VCC = +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum. VC = 0 VDC to +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 39 pF used for data measurements. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 5 VC 2 Ground 6 Ground 3 RF Port 7 RF Port 4 VCC 8 Ground Absolute Maximum Ratings 6 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +21 dBm Supply Voltage VCC -1 V < VCC < +8 V Control Voltage VC -1 V < VC < VCC + 0.5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European 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. MAAV-008022 3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications 7: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max Insertion Loss 0.5 - 1.0 GHz 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB dB — — 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.5 dB dB dB dB 34 26 12.5 — 35 30 15 .5 — — 17.5 0.7 Attenuation (Relative to Insertion Loss) Frequency = 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Vc = 0.0 V (max. atten.) Vc = 0.5 V Vc = 1.5 V Vc = 2.7 V Slope (at any point on the curve) Vc delta 0.5 V - 1.5 V Vc delta 1.5 V - 2.7 V dB/V dB/V 10 0 15 14 23 17 VSWR — Ratio — 2:1 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF µS — 10 — Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF µS — 12 — Transients In-band mV — 10 — 7. The RF ports must be blocked outside of the package from ground or any other voltage. Lead-Free SOIC-8† † 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. MAAV-008022 3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves @ 25°C Attenuation vs. Frequency @ 0V Attenuation vs. Control Voltage 0 0 0.9 GHz 1.8 GHz 2.4 GHz -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 1.0 Control Voltage (V) 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Control Voltage, F = 900 MHz 0.0 0 -0.5 -5 S11 S22 -1.0 -10 -1.5 -15 -2.0 -20 -2.5 -25 -3.0 -30 -3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) IP3 vs. Control Voltage 1 dB Compression vs. Control Voltage 25 35 20 30 25 15 20 10 15 5 400 MHz 900 MHz 10 0 -5 3.0 400 MHz 900 MHz 5 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Control Voltage (V) 0.5 0.0 0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Control Voltage (V) 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. MAAV-008022 3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator 40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves @ 25°C Attenuation vs. Temperature Normalized @ 25°C, F = 900 MHz 3 Handling Procedures 2 Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: +85°C -40°C 1 Static Sensitivity 0 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. -1 -2 -3 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.50 0.0 Control Voltage (V) 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.