MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Features Rev. V3 Functional Schematic 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 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-119 5 VCC 4 VCTL 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. 1 RF 2 GND 3 RF 100pF 100pF Applications The MAAVSS0001 is ideally suited for applications that require fine tuning, linear attenuation with voltage, and very low power consumption. Pin Configuration Typical applications for the MAAVSS0001 include automatic gain control circuits in satellite radio receivers and other wireless receivers. 1 Ordering Information 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 Part Number Package MAAVSS0001 Bulk Packaging Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 MAAVSS0001TR-3000 3000 piece reel @ TA = +25C (unless otherwise specified) MAAVSS0001SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 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 -40C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 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. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25C, 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 -- 4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 5. VCC = +3.3 V @ 50 A typical. VCTL = 0 V to +2.25 V @ 50 A typical. Handling Procedures Application Schematic VCC VCTL Static Sensitivity 100 pF RF IN/ OUT Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 220 pF 100 pF RF IN/ OUT 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. 15 pF 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation vs. Control Voltage @ +25C Insertion Loss vs. Frequency @ 2.25 V Control Voltage 4.0 0 3.5 10 3.0 20 2.5 2.0 30 1.5 40 +25C -40C +85C 1.0 1.8 GHz 2.1 GHz 2.4 GHz 50 0.5 0.0 60 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (Volts) Attenuation vs. Frequency @ 0.0 V Control Voltage Typical Device Variation, 2.4 GHz 0 0 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 +25C -40C +85C 60 60 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Control Voltage (Volts) Return Loss vs. Control Voltage Insertion Loss Delta Normalized to +25C (-40C) 8 0 6 -5 4 -10 2 0 -15 -2 -20 1.8 GHz 2.1 GHz 2.4 GHz 1.8 GHz 2.1 GHz 2.4 Ghz -4 -25 -6 -8 -30 2.0 1.5 1.0 Control Voltage (Volts) 0.5 0.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (Volts) 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss Delta Normalized to +25C (+85C) Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage @ +25C 8 40 6 35 4 30 2 25 0 20 -2 15 1.8 GHz 2.1 GHz 2.4 GHz -4 10 -6 5 -8 0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 3.0 2.5 Control Voltage (Volts) 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (Volts) Input Power for 1 dB Change in Attenuation Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage over Temperature 40 30 IIP3 @ +25C IIP3 @ +85C IIP3 @ -40C 35 25 30 20 25 20 15 15 10 10 5 1.8 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Control Voltage (Volts) 0.5 0.0 0 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Control Voltage (V) 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Rev. V3 Lead-Free SOT-25 Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAVSS0001 2.25 V Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator, 42 dB 1.8 - 2.5 GHz Rev. V3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc ("MACOM") products. 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