MAATSS0021 Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit Rev. V1 DC - 2.0 GHz Features Functional Schematic 0.5 dB Attenuation Steps to 15.5 dB 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Ultra Low DC Power Consumption Low Intermodulation Product: +45 dBm IP3 Tape and Reel Packaging Available Temperature Stability: +/-0.15 dB from -40C to +85C 8 dB 4 dB 2 dB 1 dB 0.5 dB Lead-Free SOIC-16 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-280 Description M/A-COMs MAATSS0021 is a 5-bit, 0.5-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free SOIC- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 surface mount plastic package. The MAATSS0021 is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power Pin Configuration consumption and low intermodulation products are required at a low cost. Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 VC1 9 RF2 Typical applications include radio and cellular equipment, wireless LANS, GPS equipment and 2 VC1 10 Ground other gain/level control circuits. 3 VC2 11 Ground 4 VC2 12 Ground The MAATSS0021 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The 5 VC3 13 Ground process features full chip passivation for increased 6 VC3 14 Ground performance and reliability. 7 VC4 15 Ground 8 VC5 16 RF1 1 Ordering Information 2,3 Absolute Maximum Ratings Part Number Package MAATSS0021 Bulk Packaging Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power: MAATSS0021TR-3000 3000 piece reel 0.05 GHz +27 dBm 0.5 - 2.0 GHz +34 dBm MAATSS0021SMB Sample Board Control Voltage -8.5 V < V < +5 V C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 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: MAATSS0021 Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit Rev. V1 DC - 2.0 GHz Electrical Specifications: T = 25C, Z = 50 A 0 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max Reference Insertion Loss DC - 0.1 GHz dB 1.1 DC - 0.5 GHz dB 1.3 DC - 1.0 GHz dB 1.5 DC - 2.0 GHz dB 1.8 2.0 4 Attenuation Accuracy DC - 2.0 GHz (0.30 dB +3% of Attenuation Setting in dB) dB VSWR (Any state) Ratio 1.5:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 12 Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS 18 Transients In Band mV 30 1 dB Compression Input Power, 0.05 GHz dBm 22 Input Power, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 27 IP 0.05 GHz dBm 53 2 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 68 Measured Relative to Input Power (for two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) IP 0.05 GHz dBm 40 3 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 45 Measured Relative to Input Power (for two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 4. Attenuation acccuracy specifications apply with negative bias control and low inductance grounding. Lead-Free SOIC-16 Truth Table Control Inputs VC5 VC4 VC3 VC3 VC2 VC2 VC1 VC1 Atten. 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 Refer- ence 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.5 dB 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 dB 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 dB 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 dB 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 8 dB 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 15.5 dB 0 = Vin Low = 0 V = 0 to 0.2 V 20 A maximum 1 = Vin High = -5 V at 20 A to -8 V at 20 A maximum Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 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: