MAAVSS0008 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V3 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 3,4,5 Features Functional Schematic Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +5 Volts 30 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation 2 dB Linearity from BSL 8 7 6 5 Low DC Power Consumption Temperature Range: -40C to +85C Fast Switching Speed Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-110-2 Description M/A-COMs MAAVSS0008 is a GaAs MMIC voltage variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOIC-8 1 2 3 4 surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0008 is ideally suited for use where linear attenuation fine 3. V = +5 VDC 0.5 VDC 300 A maximum. CC tuning and very low power consumption are 4. V = 0 VDC to +5 VDC 6.6 mA maximum. C required. 5. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits. Pin Configuration The MAAVSS0008 is fabricated with a monolithic Pin No. Function Pin No. Function GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The 1 Ground 5 V C process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. 2 Ground 6 Ground 3 RF Port 7 RF Port 1,2 4 V 8 Ground CC Ordering Information Part Number Package 6,7 Absolute Maximum Ratings MAAVSS0008 Bulk Packaging Parameter Absolute Maximum MAAVSS0008TR 1000 piece reel Input Power +21 dBm MAAVSS0008SMB Sample Board Supply Voltage V -1 V < V < +8 V CC CC 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Control Voltage V -1 V < V < V + 0.5 V C C CC 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. Operating Temperature -40C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAVSS0008 Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator Rev. V3 30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 8 Electrical Specifications : T = 25C, Z = 50 A 0 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. 0.5 - 1.0 GHz dB 2.8 3.0 Insertion Loss 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB 3.3 3.6 1.0 GHz dB 37.5 Attenuation 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB 25 Flatness 0.5 - 1.0 GHz dB 0.5 0.8 (Peak to Peak) 1.0 - 2.0 GHz dB 1.2 1.5 VSWR Ratio 2:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF S 0.2 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% Ton, Toff S 0.2 RF Transients In-band mV 70 8. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Lead-Free SOIC-8 Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.