MAAVSS0005
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
Rev. V2
DC - 2.0 GHz
Features Functional Schematic
12-dB Attenuation at 1 GHz
Low Intermodulation Products
4 3
Low DC Power Consumption
Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts
Nanosecond Switching Speed
Temperature Range: -40C to + 85C
Lead-Free SOT-143 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound
260C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-259
Description
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M/A-COMs MAAVSS0005 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free
SOT-143 4-lead surface mount plastic package.
The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where
attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low
Pin Configuration
power consumption are required.
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
1 Ground 3 RF2
equipment and other automatic gain/level control
circuits.
2 V 4 RF1
C
The MAAVSS0005 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1 micron process. The
3,4
Absolute Maximum Ratings
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power +21 dBm
1,2
Ordering Information
Control Voltage -8.5 V < V < +5 V
C
Part Number Package
Operating Temperature -40C to +85C
MAAVSS0005 Bulk Packaging Storage Temperature -65C to +150C
3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
MAAVSS0005TR-3000 3000 piece reel
permanent damage to this device.
4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
MAAVSS0005SMB Sample Board
these survivability limits.
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.
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MAAVSS0005
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
Rev. V2
DC - 2.0 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T = 25C, Z = 50
A 0
5
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max.
DC - 0.1 GHz dB 2.9 3.1
DC - 0.5 GHz dB 3.0 3.2
Insertion Loss
DC - 1.0 GHz dB 3.2 3.5
DC - 2.0 GHz dB 3.4 3.8
5 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 0.2
Flatness
10 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 2.3
(Peak to Peak)
15 dB Attenuation DC - 2.0 GHz dB + 7.0
Output Impedance Ohms 50
VSWR DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio 2.1:1
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 3
Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF,50% Control to 10% RF nS 5
Transients In Band mV 10
Measured Relative to Input Power 0 .0 5 GH z dBm 34
IP
2
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 47
Measured Relative to Input Power 0 .0 5 GH z dBm 31
IP
3
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm) 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm 36
5. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 A typical.
Lead-Free SOT-143
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
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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: