Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit,
TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
AT90-1283
CSP-1
V 4.00
Electrical Specifications TA = +25°C
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typical Max
Insertion Loss DC - 3.5 GHz dB 2.8 3.2
Attenuation
Accuracy Individual Bits 0.5-1-4-8 dB
Individual Bit 2 dB
Any Combination of Bits
1 to 15.5 dB
DC - 3.5 GHz
DC - 3.5 GHz
DC - 3.5 GHz
dB
dB
dB
±(.3 +5% of atten setting)
±(.4 +10% of atten setting)
±(.5 +7% of atten setting)
VSWR Full Range DC - 3.5 GHz Ratio 1.6:1 1.8:1
Switching Speed 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF
10% to 90% or 90% to 10%
nS
nS
75
20 150
50
1 dB Compression
50 MHz
0.5 - 3.5 GHz dBm
dBm
+21
+29
Input IP3 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 50 MHz
0.5-3.5 GHz dB
dB
+35
+48
+Vcc V 4.75 5.0 5.25
Logic “0” Sink Current is 20 µA max. V 0.0 0.8
Logic “1” Source Current is 20 µA max. V 2.0 5.0
Icc Vcc min to max, Logic “0” or
“1” mA 6 10
Features
nAttenuation: 0.5 dB Steps to 15.5 dB
nSingle Positive Supply
nContains Internal DC to DC Converter
nLow DC Power Consumption
nSmall Footprint, JEDEC Package
nIntegral TTL Driver
n50 ohm Impedance
Description
M/A-COM's AT90-1283 is a GaAs FET 5-bit digital
attenuator with integral TTL driver. Step size is 0.5 dB
providing a 15.5 dB total attenuation range. This device is
in an FQFP-N plastic surface mount package. The AT90-
1283 is ideally suited for use where accuracy, fast speed,
very low power consumption and low costs are required.
Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 3.5 GHz AT90-1283
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V 4.00
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings 8
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 3.5 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
+Vcc +5.5V
Logic Voltages 9 -0.5 to +Vcc + 0.5V
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C
8. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damange.
9. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic
signal is applied prior to power supply.
Recommended PCB Layout 7
Truth Table
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
Pin Configuration
Pin # Function Pin # Function
1 GND 17 NC
2 C8 18 NC
3 C4 19 +Vcc2
4 C2 20 NC
5 C1 21 Cp4
6 C0.5 22 NC
7 GND 23 Cp4
8 NC 24 NC
9 NC 25 -Vee3,5
10 NC1 26 GND
11 GND 27 RF2
12 RF1 28 GND
13 GND 29 NC1
14 NC 30 -Vee3,5
15 NC 31 NC
16 NC 32 +Vcc2,6
1. Pins 10 & 29 must be isolated
2. Pin 19 must be connected to Pin 32.
3. Pin 25 must be connected to Pin 30.
4. .01 µF cap must be between pins 21 & 23.
5. -Vee produced internally and requires a .1 µF cap to GND.
6. +Vcc requires a .1 µF cap to GND.
C8 C4 C2 C1 C0.5 Attenuation
0 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference
0 0 0 0 1 0.5 dB
0 0 0 1 0 1.0 dB
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 dB
0 1 0 0 0 4.0 dB
1 0 0 0 0 8.0 dB
1 1 1 1 1 15.5 dB
7. Application Note C2083 is available on line at
www.macom.com
Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 3.5 GHz AT90-1283
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V 4.00
Typical Performance Curves
3
Attenuation Error, 1 dB Bit Attenuation Error, 0.5 dB Bit
Attenuation Error, 2 dB Bit Attenuation Error, 4 dB Bit
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
VSWR @ Insertion Loss Insertion Loss
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Loss (dB)
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 3.5 GHz AT90-1283
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V 4.00
Typical Performance Curves
4
Attenuation Error, 8 dB Bit Attenuation Error, Max. Attenuation
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
-1.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
Error (dB)
VSWR, 1 dB Bit VSWR, 0.5 dB Bit
VSWR, 2 dB Bit VSWR, 4 dB Bit
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 3.5 GHz AT90-1283
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
V 4.00
Typical Performance Curves
5
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
AT90-1283 Bulk Packaging
AT90-1283TR Tape and Reel (1K Reel)
AT90-1283-TB Units Mounted on Test Board
VSWR, 8 dB Bit VSWR, Maximum Attenuation
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output