2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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Features
Single Positive Voltage Control, 0 to +2.25 Volts
42 dB Typical Attenuation Range at 2.4 GHz
Low DC Power Consumption
Lead-Free SOT-25 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-119
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0001 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free
SOT-25 surface mount plastic package. M/A-COM
fabricates the MAAVSS0001 with a proven
monolithic GaAs 0.5 micron gate process that
features full chip passivation for performance and
reliability.
Applications
The MAAVSS0001 is ideally suited for applications
that require fine tuning, linear attenuation with
voltage, and very low power consumption.
Typical applications for the MAAVSS0001 include
automatic gain control circuits in satellite radio
receivers and other wireless receivers.
Functional Schematic
5
VCC
4
VCTL
1
RF
3
RF
2
GND
100pF 100pF
5
VCC
4
VCTL
1
RF
3
RF
2
GND
100pF 100pF
Pin Function Description
1 RF RF (input / output)
2 GND Ground
3 RF RF (input / output)
4 VCTL Control Voltage
5 VCC DC Supply Voltage
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information1
Part Number Package
MAAVSS0001 Bulk Packaging
MAAVSS0001TR-3000 3000 piece reel
MAAVSS0001SMB Sample Test Board
(Includes 5 Samples)
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3
@ TA = +25°C (unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power +21 dBm
Supply Voltage VCC -1 V VCC +8 V
Control Voltage VCTL -1 V VCTL VCC +0.5 V
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.
5. VCC = +3.3 V @ 50 µA typical. VCTL = 0 V to +2.25 V @ 50 µA typical.
Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Frequency = 2.4 GHz, VCC = 3.3 V, Z0 = 50
Parameter Test Conditions
4,5
Units Min. Typ. Max.
Insertion Loss VCTL = 2.25 V dB — 2.4 3.2
Maximum Attenuation VCTL = 0.5 V dB 37 42 —
Attenuation Slope 0.75 V < VCTL < 1.75 V dB/V 24 — —
Return Loss
0.0 V < VCTL < 0.75 V
0.75 V < VCTL < 1.75 V
1.75 V < VCTL < 2.25 V
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
6
10
14
—
—
—
Input Power for 1dB Change in Attenuation 0.75 V < VCTL < 2.25 V dBm — 10 —
Input 3rd Order Intercept Point 0.75 V < VCTL < 2.25 V dBm — 15 —
Switching Speed 50% VCTL to 10% / 90% RF nS — 100 —
Transients VCTL = 3 V, In-Band mV — 10 —
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.
Application Schematic
RF IN/
OUT
RF IN/
OUT
VCC VCTL
100 pF
100 pF
220 pF
15 pF
RF IN/
OUT
RF IN/
OUT
VCC VCTL
100 pF
100 pF
220 pF
15 pF
2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
1.8 GHz
2.1 GHz
2.4 Ghz
Control Voltage (Volts)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
Control Voltage (Volts)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
1.8 GHz
2.1 GHz
2.4 GHz
Control Voltage (Volts)
Typical Performance Curves
Typical Device Variation, 2.4 GHz
Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ +25°C
Attenuation vs. Frequency @ 0.0 V Control Voltage
Return Loss vs. Control Voltage Insertion Loss Delta Normalized to +25°C (-40°C)
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
@ 2.25 V Control Voltage
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.00.51.01.52.0
1.8 GHz
2.1 GHz
2.4 GHz
Control Voltage (Volts)
2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss Delta Normalized to +25°C (+85°C) Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ +25°C
Input Power for 1 dB Change in Attenuation Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage over Temperature
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
Control Voltage (Volts)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
IIP3 @ +25C
IIP3 @ +85C
IIP3 @ -40C
Control Voltage (V)
2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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Lead-Free SOT-25†
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB
1.8 - 2.5 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAVSS0001
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