MAAVSS0004 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V1 35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Features Functional Schematic 35 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation at 1 GHz 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts Low DC Power Consumption Nanosecond Switching Speed Temperature Range: -40C to +85C Lead-Free SOIC-14 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-635 Tape and Reel Packaging Available 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description M/A-COMs MAAVSS0004 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a low cost SOIC 14-lead surface mount plastic package. The Pin Configuration MAAVSS0004 is ideally suited for use where Pin No. Function Pin No. Function attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low power consumption are required. 1 V 8 RF2 C 2 Ground 9 Ground Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and other automatic gain/level control 3 Ground 10 Ground circuits. 4 Ground 11 Ground 5 Ground 12 Ground The MAAVSS0004 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The 6 Ground 13 Ground process features full chip passivation for increased 7 Ground 14 RF1 performance and reliability. 2,3 Absolute Maximum Ratings 1 Ordering Information Parameter Absolute Maximum Part Number Package Input Power +21 dBm MAAVSS0004 Bulk packaging Control Voltage -8.5 V < V < +5 V C Operating Temperature -40C to +85C MAAVSS0004TR-3000 3000 piece reel Storing Temperature -65C to +150C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 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. 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: MAAVSS0004 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V1 35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz Electrical Specifications: T = 25C, Z = 50 A 0 4 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. DC - 0.5 GHz dB 6.7 7.0 Insertion Loss 0.5 - 1.0 GHz dB 7.2 7.4 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB 7.5 7.8 10 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 1.0 Flatness 20 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 1.2 (Peak to Peak) 30 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 1.2 VSWR Ratio 2.0:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 2 50% Control to 90% RF, Ton, Toff nS 4 50% Control to 10% RF Transients In Band mV 30 Linear Operation dBm 13 Power Handling Absolute maximum Input Power dBm 21 0.05 GHz dBm 34 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 47 IP 2 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 5 0.05 GHz dBm 18 31 5 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 18.5 36 IP 3 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 4. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts 20 A typical. 5. For levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply. Lead-Free SOIC-14 Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions 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 devices. Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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: