AA106-86LF - Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

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AA106-86, AA106-86LF: GaAs IC 5-Bit Digital Attenuator

0.5 dB LSB Positive Control 0.5–2.0 GHz

DATA SHEET

Features

●Attenuation 0.5 dB steps to 15.5 dB with high accuracy

●Single positive control (3 to 5 V) for each bit

●Low DC power consumption

●Miniature low-cost MSOP-10 plastic package

●Available lead (Pb)-free and RoHS-compliant MSL-1 @ 260 °C

per JEDEC J-STD-020

Description

The AA106-86 is a 5-bit, single positive control GaAs IC FET dig-

ital attenuator in a low-cost MSOP-10 package. This attenuator

has an LSB of 0.5 dB and a total attenuation of 15.5 dB. The

attenuator requires external DC blocking capacitors, positive

supply voltage (VS) and five individual bit control voltages (V1–V5).

The AA106-86 is particularly suited where high attenuation accu-

racy, low insertion loss and low intermodulation products are

required. Typical applications include cellular radio, wireless data,

and wireless local loop gain level control circuits.

Parameter(1) Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Insertion loss(2) 0.5–1 GHz 2 2.4 dB

1.0–2 GHz 3 3.4 dB

Attenuation range 15.5 dB

Attenuation accuracy(3) 0.5–1 GHz ± (0.2 + 3% of dB

Attenuation setting in dB)

1.0–2 GHz ± (0.3 + 5% of dB

Attenuation setting in dB)

VSWR (I/O) 0.5–2 GHz 1.5:1 2.0:1

Electrical Specifications at 25 °C (0, 3 V), (0, 5 V)

8 dB

4 dB

2 dB

1 dB

0.5 dB

GND

CBL

10 kΩ

Pin Out

DC blocking capacitors (CBL) and biasing resistor must be supplied externally for positive

voltage operation.

CBL = 47 pF for operation >500 MHz.

1. All measurements made in a 50 Ωsystem, unless otherwise specified.

2. Insertion loss changes by 0.003 dB/°C.

3. Attenuation referenced to insertion loss.

Skyworks offers lead (Pb)-free, RoHS (Restriction of

Hazardous Substances)-compliant packaging.

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Insertion Loss vs. Frequency

Frequency (GHz)

Insertion Loss (dB)

-3.5

-4.0

-3.0

-2.5

-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

J1–J2

Frequency (GHz)

Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Deviation from Nominal

Attenuation (dB)

-0.6

-0.5

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

VSWR vs. Frequency

Frequency (GHz)

VSWR

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Ins. Loss

0.5 dB 1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (GHz)

Attenuation Phase Accuracy

vs. Frequency

-10

-5

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Deviation from Nominal

Insertion Phase (Deg.)

0.5 dB

1 dB 2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Typical Performance Data (0, 5 V)

Parameter Condition Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Switching characteristics

Rise, fall 10/90% or 90/10% RF 150 ns

On, off 50% CTL to 90/10% RF 300 ns

Video feedthru TRISE = 1 ns, BW = 500 MHz 70 mV

Input power for 1 dB compression VS= 3 V 0.9–2 GHz 21 dBm

VS= 5 V 0.9–2 GHz 27 dBm

Intermodulation intercept point (IP3) For two-tone input power 5 dBm

VS= 3 V 0.9–2 GHz 41 dBm

VS= 5 V 0.9–2 GHz 45 dBm

Control voltages VLOW = 0 to 0.2 V @ 20 µA max.

VHIGH = 3 V @ 100 µA max. to 5 V @ 200 µA max.

VS= VHIGH ± 0.2 V

Operating Characteristics at 25 °C (0, 5 V)

ATTENUATORS

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VHIGH = 3 to 5 V (VS= VHIGH ± 0.2 V).

V1V2V3V4V5Attenuation

8 dB 4 dB 2 dB 1 dB 0.5 dB J1–J2

VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH Reference I.L.

VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH 0 0.5 dB

VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH 0V

HIGH 1 dB

VHIGH VHIGH 0V

HIGH VHIGH 2 dB

VHIGH 0V

HIGH VHIGH VHIGH 4 dB

HIGH VHIGH VHIGH VHIGH 8 dB

0 0 0 0 0 15.5 dB max. atten.

Truth Table

Insertion Loss vs. Frequency

Frequency (GHz)

Insertion Loss (dB)

-3.5

-4.0

-3.0

-2.5

-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

J1–J2

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Frequency (GHz)

Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Deviation from Nominal

Attenuation (dB)

-0.8

-0.7

-0.6

-0.5

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

VSWR vs. Frequency

Frequency (GHz)

VSWR

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0 Ins. Loss

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (GHz)

Attenuation Phase Accuracy

vs. Frequency

-10

-5

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Deviation from Nominal

Insertion Phase (Deg.)

0.5 dB 1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Typical Performance Data (0, 3 V)

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ATTENUATORS

Characteristic Value

RF input power 1 W > 500 MHz 0/8 V

0.5 W @ 50 MHz 0/8 V

Supply voltage 8 V

Control voltage -0.2 V, +8 V

Operating temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Storage temperature -65 °C to +150 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings MSOP-10

Pin 10

Pin 1

Indicator

0.034

(0.86 mm)

± 0.004

(0.10 mm)

0.118 (3.00 mm)

± 0.006 (0.15 mm)

0.193

(4.90 mm)

± 0.006

(0.15 mm)

0˚–6

8˚–16˚

0.118 (3.00 mm)

± 0.006 (0.15 mm)

0.022 (0.55 mm)

± 0.006 (0.15 mm)

0.006 (0.15 mm) Max.

0.002

(

0.05 mm

)

Min.

0.0197

(0.500 mm)

BSC

0.009 (0.23 mm)

Ref.

0.043

(1.09 mm)

Max.

Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in the specifications table and is

not guaranteed under the full range(s) described by the Absolute Maximum specifications.

Exceeding any of the absolute maximum/minimum specifications may result in permanent

damage to the device and will void the warranty.

CAUTION: Although this device is designed to be as robust as

possible, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can damage

this device. This device must be protected at all times

from ESD. Static charges may easily produce poten-

tials of several kilovolts on the human body or

equipment, which can discharge without detection.

Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed

at all times.

Recommended Solder Reflow Profiles

Refer to the “Recommended Solder Reflow Profile”

Application Note.

ape and Reel Information

Refer to the “Discrete Devices and IC Switch/Attenuators

Tape and Reel Package Orientation” Application Note.