TGL2616-SM 10 20GHz 5-Bit Digital Attenuator Product Description Qorvos TGL2616-SM is a 5-bit digital attenuator using TQPHT15, Qorvos production 0.15um GaAs pHEMT process. Operating from 10 20 GHz, the TGL2616- SM offers a low LSB of only 0.75 dB and supports > 23 dB of attenuation range with a low RMS step error of < 0.3 dB. Using standard, positive control voltages, offered in a 4x4mm air cavity QFN, and offering excellent broadband performance, the TGL2616-SM is ideal for supporting a variety of commercial and military 4 x 4 mm Air Cavity QFN Package applications. Product Features Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Frequency Range: 1020GHz 5-Bit Digital Attenuator Attenuation Range: 23.25 dB Attenuation Step Size (LSB): 0.75 dB Insertion Loss (Ref. State): 4.8 dB RMS Attenuation Error: < 0.6 dB Control Voltage: 3.3 to 5.0 V Positive Logic Package Size: 4.0 x 4.0 x 1.47mm Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details. Block Diagram 24 23 22 21 20 19 Applications 18 1 25 Commercial and Military Radar 2 17 Satellite Communications 5 BIT 23.25 dB 16 RF Out RF In 3 Point to Point Radio Digital Step Attenuator Electronic Warfare 4 15 General Purpose V 5 14 B4 REF 6 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ordering Information B0 B1 B2 B3 Part No. Description TGL2616-SM 1020 GHz 5-Bit Digital TGL2616-SM Attenuator TGL2616-SMEVB1 TGL2616-SM EVAL BOARD Data Sheet Rev. D, Oct 02, 2019 Subject to change without notice 1 of 14 www.qorvo.com TGL2616-SM 10 20GHz 5-Bit Digital Attenuator Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Value/Range Parameter Value/Range 1 Control Voltage (V ) 6 V Reference Voltage (V ) 3.5 5 V C REF Control Current (IC) 1 mA Control Voltage (VC) - (Logic H) 3.5 5 V Input Power (PIN) 35 dBm Control Voltage (VC) - (Logic L) 0 V Power Dissipation (PDISS) 0.7 W Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85 C Mounting Temperature (30 seconds) 260 C 1 Note: VREF VC. Operating Channel Temperature 150 C Electrical specifications are measured at specified test Storage Temperature -55 to 150C conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Electrical Specifications Test conditions, unless otherwise noted: 25 C, V = 5 V, V = 0 / 5 V. Tested with DUT on EVB on page 10. REF C Parameter Min Typ. Max Units Operational Frequency Range 10 20 GHz LSB Attenuation 0.75 dB Attenuation Range 23.25 dB Reference State Insertion Loss 4.8 dB Input Return Loss > 8 dB Output Return Loss > 12 dB 1 IIP3 (10 MHz spacing, PIN/Tone=10 dBm, 15 GHz) > 36 dBm Switching Speed (90%-10%) < 10 ns RMS Attenuation Error < 0.7 dB RMS Step Error < 0.3 dB Max. Attenuation Error < 1.1 dB 1 TGL2616 die performance. Data Sheet Rev. D, Oct 02, 2019 Subject to change without notice 2 of 14 www.qorvo.com