MAATSS0015 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit Rev. V4 DC - 2.0 GHz Features Functional Schematic 1-dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB RF1 GND GND GND GND GND GND RF2 High Accuracy Low Intermodulation Product: +50 dBm IP3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Low DC Power Consumption: 50 W Tape and Reel Packaging Available Temperature Stability +/-0.15 dB: -40C to +85C 8 dB 4 dB 2 dB 1 dB Lead-Free SOIC-16 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound 260C Re-flow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-210 Description M/A-COMs MAATSS0015 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free SOIC 16 VC1 VC1 VC2 VC2 VC3 VC3 VC4 VC4 -lead surface mount plastic package. The MAATSS0015 is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power Pin Configuration consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include radio, cellular, Pin No. Function Pin No. Function and wireless LANs, GPS equipment and other gain/ 1 VC1 9 RF2 level control circuits. 2 VC1 10 GND The MAATSS0015 is fabricated with a monolithic 3 VC2 11 GND GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The 4 VC2 12 GND process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. 5 VC3 13 GND 6 VC3 14 GND 1 7 VC4 15 GND Ordering Information 8 VC4 16 RF1 Part Number Package 2,3 MAATSS0015 SOIC 16-Lead Plastic Package Absolute Maximum Ratings MAATSS0015TR Tape & Reel Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power: 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 50 MHz +27 dBm 500-2000 MHz +34 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V V 5V C Operating Temperature -40C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 11 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: MAATSS0015 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit Rev. V4 DC - 2.0 GHz Electrical Specifications: T = 25C, V V V, Z = 50 A C 0 Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max. DC - 0.1 GHz dB 0.9 DC - 0.5 GHz dB 1.3 1.5 Insertion Loss (Reference state) DC - 1.0 GHz dB 1.5 1.8 DC - 2.0 GHz dB 2.0 DC - 1.0 GHz (0.15 dB + 3% of Atten Setting in dB) dB 4 Attenuation Accuracy DC - 2.0 GHz (0.30 dB + 3% of Atten Setting in dB) dB VSWR Ratio 1.4 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 10 50% Control to 90% RF, Ton, Toff nS 15 50% Control to 10% RF Transients In-Band mV 18 Input Power 0.05 GHz dBm 22 1 dB Compression Input Power 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 28 Measured Relative to Input Power 0.05 GHz dBm 49 IP 2 (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 72 Measured Relative to Input Power 0.05 GHz dBm 45 IP 3 (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 50 Control Current V = 5 V A 10 20 C 4. Attenuation accuracy specifications apply with negative bias control and low inductance grounding. 5 Lead-Free SOIC-16 Truth Table Control Inputs Attenua- VC VC VC VC VC VC VC VC tion 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 (dB) Reference 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 state 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 dB 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 dB 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 dB 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 8 dB 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 15 dB 5. 0 = -0.2 V to 0 V, 1 = -8 V to -5 V. Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements 22 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: