MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Functional Block Diagram Features 5 - 45 GHz frequency range 2 dB typical insertion loss >30 dB attenuation range High linearity, 30 dBm IIP3 Lead-Free 3 mm, 16-Lead QFN Package RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description The MAAT-010521 is a voltage variable attenuator with analog control and up to 40 dB of attenuation. Excellent linearity is maintained over the full attenuation range. The attenuation level is set by two control voltages of 0 to -2V. The 3mm QFN package is RoHS compliant and compatible with reflow temperatures to 260°C. Applications include transceivers for cellular infrastructure. Ordering Information1,2 Pin Configuration3,4 Pin No. Function 1 No Connection 2 Ground 3 RF Input Part Number Package 4 Ground MAAT-010521-TR0500 500 piece reel 5 No Connection MAAT-010521-TR3000 3000 piece reel 6 VC1 7 VC2 MAAT-010521 -001SMB Sample Test Board 8 No Connection 9 Ground 10 RF Output 11 Ground 12 No Connection 13 No Connection 14 No Connection 15 No Connection 16 No Connection 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. 3. It is recommended to connect unused pins to ground. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, Pin = -10 dBm Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss (Vc1 and Vc2 = -2.0V) 10 GHz 20 GHz 40 GHz dB — 2 2 3 4 4 6 Attenuation (Vc1 and Vc2 = 0V)5 10 GHz 20 GHz 40 GHz dB 26 34 34 30 40 40 — Input P1dB 5 GHz to 25 GHz 25 GHz to 40 GHz dBm 24 20 25 22 — 29 28 25 31 30 28 35 40 IIP3 (any attenuation) IIP3 (Vc1=Vc2=-2.0V) Pin=12 dBm/tone @ 5-15 GHz Pin=12 dBm/tone @ 15-26.5 GHz Pin=12 dBm/tone @ 26.5-40 GHz dBm Pin=12 dBm/tone @ 10, 20, and 40 GHz — Input Return Loss (any attenuation) dB — 10 — Output Return Loss (any attenuation) dB — 10 — 5. To increase attenuation from min. attenuation state (VC1 = -2V and VC2 = -2V ) to max attenuation state (VC1 = 0V and VC2 = 0V), VC1 increases to full range prior to adjusting VC2. Absolute Maximum Ratings6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +30 dBm Voltage (RF pins) 30 volts Voltage (control pins) +1 to -6 volts Storage Temperature -55°C to +150°C Case Temperature -40°C to +85°C Handling Procedures The following precautions should be observed 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 class 1C (HBM) devices. 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM Technology does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: S-Parameters Input Return Loss Gain 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -50 -40 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 5 10 15 Frequency (GHz) 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss 0 -10 VC1=0, VC2=0 VC1=0, VC2=-0.7 VC1=-0.4, VC2=-2 VC1=0, VC2=-0.3 VC1=0, VC2=-0.4 VC1=0, VC2=-2 VC1=-0.1, VC2=-2 VC1=-0.5, VC2=-2 VC1=-0.6, VC2=-2 VC1=0, VC2=-0.5 VC1=0, VC2=-0.6 VC1=-0.2, VC2=-2 VC1=-0.3, VC2=-2 VC1=-0.7, VC2=-2 VC1=-2, VC2=-2 -20 -30 -40 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Frequency (GHz) 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: S-Parameters VC1 = -0.6, VC2 = -2 VC1 = -2, VC2 = -2 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 S21 S21 S11 -25 -25 S11 S22 S22 -30 -30 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 5 50 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) VC1 = -0.4, VC2 = -2 VC1 = -0.1, VC2 = -2 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 S21 -25 S21 -25 S11 S11 S22 S22 -30 -30 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Frequency (GHz) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Frequency (GHz) VC1 = 0, VC2 = -0.6 0 -5 -10 -15 S21 S11 -20 S22 -25 -30 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Frequency (GHz) 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 45 50 MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: Gain Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = -2, VC2 = -2) @ 15 GHz Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = -2, VC2 = -2) 0 0 -5 -5 +25°C -10 -10 -40°C 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 40 GHz 45 GHz +85°C -15 -15 -20 -20 0 5 10 15 20 0 4 Input Power (dBm) 8 12 16 20 Input Power (dBm) Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = -0.4, VC2 = -2) @ 15 GHz Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = -0.4, VC2 = -2) 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 +25°C -20 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 40 GHz 45 GHz -20 -40°C +85°C -25 -25 -30 -30 0 5 10 15 20 0 4 Input Power (dBm) Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = 0, VC2 = -0.6) @ 25°C 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 5 GHz 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 12 16 20 20 25 Gain vs. Pin (VC1 = 0, VC2 = 0) @ 25°C 0 -40 8 Input Power (dBm) 35 GHz 40 GHz 45 GHz 5 GHz 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 40 GHz 45 GHz -40 -50 -50 0 5 10 15 Input Power (dBm) 20 25 0 5 10 15 Input Power (dBm) 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 MAAT-010521 Voltage Variable Attenuator 5 - 45 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves: Input IP3 Input IP3 (VC1 = -2, VC2 = -2) Input IP3 (Pin per tone = 12 dBm) 55 55 50 50 45 45 40 40 35 35 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 40 GHz 45 GHz 30 25 30 25 20 2 4 6 8 10 5 GHz 10 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 25 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 40 GHz 12 Input Power per Tone (dBm) 20 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 Gain (dB) Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is NiPdAuAg. 6 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 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