TGL4203-SM DC - 30 GHz Wideband Analog Attenuator Key Features Frequency Range: DC to 30 GHz 17 dB Variable Attenuation Range Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB Typical Input P1dB: >20 dBm Typical 10 dB Attenuation IM3: -40 dBc Typical Pin/Tone = 6dBm, Return Loss: 15 dB Typical Bias: -1V to 0 V Technology: 3MI 0.25 um mmw pHEMT Compact 3x3 QFN with 16 Leads Package Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 0.9 mm Measured Performance Primary Applications Point-to-Point Radio Bias conditions: -1V to 0V Fiber Optic Wideband Military & Space Product Description The TriQuint TGL4203-SM is a wideband packaged Analog Attenuator. The TGL4203-SM operates from DC - 30 GHz and is designed using TriQuints proven standard 0.25 um mmw pHEMT production process. The TGL4203-SM typically provides 1.5 dB Insertion Loss, 17 dB variable Attenuation Range, >20 dBm Input Power 1dB compression Gain, -40 dBc IM3 6 dBm Pin/Tone, with bias voltages from -1V to 0V. The TGL4203-SM is available in a low-cost , compact surface mount 3x3 QFN style package with 16 leads. The wideband capabilities of this device are versatile in many applications such as Point to Point Radio, Fiber Optic, and Wideband Military & Space. Evaluation Boards are available upon request. Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Datasheet subject to change without notice. 1 TriQuint Semiconductor: www. triquint.com (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Info-mmw tqs.com May 2012 Rev CTGL4203-SM Table I Absolute Maximum Ratings 1/ Symbol Parameter Value Notes V1, V2 Attenuation Control Voltage Range -5 to +1 V I1 V1 Supply Current -1 to +8.8 mA I2 V2 Supply Current -3 to +80 mA Pin Input Continuous Wave Power 24 dBm Tchannel Channel Temperature 200 C 1/ These ratings represent the maximum operable values for this device. Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device and / or affect device lifetime. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Table II Recommended Operating Conditions Bias Voltages Optimized for flatness of Attenuation with respect to reference over frequency 2 TriQuint Semiconductor: www. triquint.com (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Info-mmw tqs.com May 2012 Rev C