MAAD-011021-TR0500 - M/A-Com Technology Solutions

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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Features

 6-bit, 0.5 dB LSB, 31.5 dB range

 DC to 30 GHz operation

 Integrated TTL 0/+5V control

 +/- 0.5 dB typical bit error

 Low RMS phase 4.3° @ 20 GHz

 Lead-Free 3 mm 16-lead PQFN package

 ESD protection for all controls and bias

Description

The MAAD-011021 is a wide band 6-bit digital

attenuator covering DC to 30 GHz. The attenuation

bit-values are 0.5 dB LSB (least significant bit), 1, 2,

4, 8, and 16 dB for a total attenuation of 31.5 dB.

Attenuation error is typically less than +/- 0.5 dB,

RMS phase error is less than 5 degrees at 20 GHz,

and typical insertion loss is 7.2 dB at 15 GHz.

Return loss is typically 12 dB across all frequencies

and attenuation states.

The attenuator integrates an inverter to allow a

single control for series/shunt attenuation. Inverter

requires a -5 V supply (VCC) and 17 mA typical, logic

is 0 V / +5 V.

The device is also available as bare die; order part

number MAAD-011021-0GPDIE.

Ordering Information1,2

Part Number Package

MAAD-011021 Bulk Part

MAAD-011021-TR0500 500 piece reel

MAAD-011021-SMB Sample Board

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.

Functional Schematic

Pin Configuration3

Pin No. Function Pin No. Function

1 Ground 9 V6 (16 dB)

2 RF Input 10 Ground

3 Ground 11 RF Output

4 V1 (0.5 dB) 12 Ground

5 V2 (1 dB) 13 No Connection

6 V3 (2 dB) 14 No Connection

7 V4 (4 dB) 15 VCC -5 V Bias

8 V5 (8 dB) 16 No Connection

17 Pad4

3. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to

ground.

4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be

connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings5,6

5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

6. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these

survivability limits.

Electrical Specifications:

TA = +25°C, VCC = -5 V, Z0 = 50 Ω (unless otherwise specified)

Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.

Insertion Loss

DC - 15 GHz

15 - 30 GHz

1 GHz

10 GHz

15 GHz

dB —

6.0

8.0

5.0

7.0

7.5

—

5.5

8.0

8.5

Return Loss DC - 30 GHz dB — 15 —

Attenuation Bits

10 GHz

LSB: 0.5 dB

Bit 2: 1 dB

Bit 3: 2 dB

Bit 4: 4 dB

Bit 5: 8 dB

Bit 6: 16 dB

0.3

0.8

1.8

3.8

7.6

16.0

0.4

1.0

2.0

4.0

8.3

17.0

0.5

1.1

2.2

4.2

8.9

18.0

Attenuation Error RMS DC - 15 GHz

15 - 30 GHz dB — 0.3

1.2 —

Phase Error RMS DC - 15 GHz

15 - 30 GHz deg — 2.6

7.2 —

Input P0.1dB DC - 30 GHz dBm — 24 —

Input IP3 DC - 30 GHz dBm — 38 —

Switching Time — ns — 45 —

Control Logic — V — 0 / +5 —

Control Current each control bit @ +5 V mA — 6 —

Supply Current Supply = -5 V mA — 17 45

Parameter Absolute Maximum

Input Power +35 dBm

Operating Voltage -5 V

Control Voltage 0 / +5 V

Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C

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

Class 1A devices.

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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PCB Layout

Part Value Case Style

J1, J2 0 Ω 0201

Parts List

Truth Table7,8

7. high = +5 V @ 5.7 mA, low = 0 V @ 1.0 mA.

8. Any combination of the above states will provide attenuation approximately equal to the sum of the bits selected.

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

16 dB State

low low low low low low 0 dB

high low low low low low 0.5 dB

low high low low low low 1 dB

low low high low low low 2 dB

low low low high low low 4 dB

low low low low high low 8 dB

low low low low low high 16 dB

high high high high high high 31.5 dB

Application Schematic

Evaluation Board

RFOUT

RFIN

VCC = -5 V

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 = 0 / +5 V

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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Typical Performance Curves

Insertion Loss

Maximum Input Return Loss (all states) Maximum Output Return Loss (all states)

P0.1dB Compression

Input IP3 (reference states) Noise Figure (reference states)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-16

-12

-8

-4

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-16

-12

-8

-4

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Frequency (GHz)

-16

-12

-8

-4

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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Typical Performance Curves

Attenuation Relative Attenuation

RMS Attenuation Error RMS Phase Error

Relative Attenuation Error Relative Phase Error

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

REF

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

-20

-16

-12

-8

-4

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

REF

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Frequency (GHz)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Frequency (GHz)

-4

-3

-2

-1

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

REF

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-20

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

REF

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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Typical Performance Curves

Relative Attenuation Error (Bit 1, 2) Relative Phase Error (Bit 1, 2)

Relative Attenuation Error (Bit 3, 4) Relative Phase Error (Bit 3, 4)

Relative Attenuation Error (Bit 5, 6) Relative Phase Error (Bit 5, 6)

-4

-3

-2

-1

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 1

Bit 2

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 1

Bit 2

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 3

Bit 4

Frequency (GHz)

-4

-3

-2

-1

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 3

Bit 4

Frequency (GHz)

-4

-3

-2

-1

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Bit 5

Bit 6

Frequency (GHz)

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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Typical Performance Curves

Step Error Between Successive States Switching Time

Phase Error over Attenuation States

-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

2 GHz

5 GHz

10 GHz

20 GHz

Attenuation State (dB)

-1

-40

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

-100 -50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300

Control Voltage (L)

S21 (R)

Time (ns)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

1 GHz

3 GHz

5 GHz

10 GHz

20 GHz

Attenuation State (dB)

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.

Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.

Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.

Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN†

Application Information

The MAAD-011021 is designed for extremely wide band and robust attenuation applications. It uses a

combination of series and shunt cold channel, multiple-gate FETs to achieve high linearity and accurate

attenuation repeatability. We recommend using double bonds at both RF input and output, as well as keeping

bondwires as short as possible. This part is the most accurate for X-band applications.

The MAAD-011021 has a built in inverter function which allows a single +5 V / 0 V single control for each bit.

This is useful if you require very fast switching times and have +5 V / 0 V available.

The MAAD-011021 is DC-coupled at both RFIN and RFOUT. If operation at DC is desired, 0 Ω jumpers (or

continuous 50 Ω RF lines) should be used in series with RFIN and RFOUT. Customer should take extra care to

ensure that the voltage at both RFIN and RFOUT are 0 V; excess voltage can damage the part. If operation at DC

is not required, simply use series blocking capacitors.

Digital Attenuator, 6-Bit, 0.5 dB LSB step

DC - 30 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAD-011021

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.

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