




ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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TM
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Features
 !" #$%
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+(++(
./&+.
0)&%#$,-'"
+"/1/+(!'
*(+!+#,-"
'23*3''
Typical Applications
-&++!(!+
+45+
16-
65+.7
5+.(.
87&&60+.7
/+'9+,+((
General Description
):;,!+)+!+!,-,-
)(+4++(#+$% !")
+,!(,!!<!1=+((#+)++'(>#/)), 
( 1=, (
Digital Step Attenuator
,-#,-
-#+1+&+(# !"#$%
:102

RF Input 8dB 4dB 2dB 1dB 0.5dB
Parallel Control
Control Logic Interface
Latch Enable
RF Out
DAT-15575-PP+
DAT-15575-PP
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)


1?.@>AB%
&1@C%D?E3F

Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
The Design Engineers Search Engine Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at
TM
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
DD

Parameter Freq. Range
  Typ.  Units
((!+("G! 1 H %  ,-
 H  B ,-
((!+("G! 1 H % A ,-
 H   ,-
((!+("G! 1 H  % ,-
 H   ,-
((!+("G! 1 H   ,-
 H  % ,-
((!+("G! 1 H   ,-
 H 3  ,-
&+.G!+,- 1 H  B ,-
 H   ,-
&!&%E,*!F 1 H $ H ,-'
&!/+G,-1'+
E,*!F 1 H $3 H ,-'
5 1 H   H
 H   H
Parameter Ratings
=+'+!+ 3I1BI1
+'+!+ I1I1
'' %#3*
"! %#''$%*
#0- 
# 
&!/+ $3,-'
Parameter  Typ.  Units
''
#!"  % %%
&
''
#!"1!++ H H  P
1+&!./ H H %*
''
1+&!0) *
''
HH
1+1!++ HH P

Parameter  Typ.  Units
/() ,# J 1+ 
,-!! H  H
P
(
/()1+;+<!(" H H  K02

&!&%,,-('+,+,4/02
Notes:
&. !+,'4,,,+'4+,.E4+,L&+.@,-G02#3,-G02#
,-G02#,-G302F
+',''"((!+")'+*(,,
%
Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
The Design Engineers Search Engine Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at
TM
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
minicircuits.com
IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Function Pin
Number Description
7N1 7((,E7%F
; ;+E7F
7N1 % 7((,E7%F
>7 3 >+!,((
. .()4&!E7F
 /+!"
7N1 7((,
8 B /+!(4
 A /+!"
>7  >+!,((
>7  >+!,((
>7  >+!,((
>7 % >+!,((
;! 3 ;!+E7F
1B  1++!4#B,-
13  1++!4#3,-
1  1++!4#,-
>7 B >+!,1(
1 A 1++!4#,-
1  1++!4#,-
>7 ,, ,,+!,E73F
7@
-);+'!4),1+14(O,/)*++((+
.()4E.F)+K:++
%(K:++>7
3)*,,+,)4')(OE19!+F'!
4+!,,+++, (+
Pin Description 
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VDD
VDD
PUP2
N/C
RFout
C8
LE
GND
N/C
RFin
N/C
C4
C2
C1
C0.5
2x2mm
Paddle
ground
15
14
13
12
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
19
18
17
16
3
Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS

ATTENUATION (0.5dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
ATTENUATION (1dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
ATTENUATION (2dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
ATTENUATION (4dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
ATTENUATION (8dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
6.6
6.8
7
7.2
7.4
7.6
7.8
8
8.2
8.4
8.6
8.8
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
INSERTION LOSS (Ref) @ +25°C, +85°C, -45°C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
+85°C
+25°C
-45°C

Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS

ATTENUATION (15.5dB) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
RETURN LOSS IN S11 (Ref) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
RETURN LOSS OUT S22 (Ref) @ +25°C,+85°C,-45°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
-45°C
+25°C
+85°C
RETURN LOSS IN S11 (Major Attenuation Steps) @ +25°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 300
0
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
ATT=0dB ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
RETURN LOSS OUT S22 (Major Attenuation Steps) @ +25°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
ATT=0dB ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB

Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS

IP-3 INPUT (Major Attenuation Steps) @ +25°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Frequency (MHz)
(dBm)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
IP-3 INPUT (Major Attenuation Steps) @ +85°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Frequency (MHz)
(dBm)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
IP-3 INPUT (Major Attenuation Steps) @ -45°C
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Fre
q
uenc
y(
MHz
)
(dBm)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
COMPRESSION @INPUT POWER=+24dBm (+25°C)
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
COMPRESSION @INPUT POWER=+24dBm (+85°C)
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB
COMPRESSION @INPUT POWER=+24dBm (-45°C)
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Frequency (MHz)
(dB)
ATT=0dB
ATT=0.5dB
ATT=1dB
ATT=2dB
ATT=4dB
ATT=8dB
ATT=15.5dB

Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS




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>
.157 .157        .177 .177     3
3 3 A     H   3 3   B 
!,."!#
+(4/)Q



&,*
15575
B
Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS

)!,."!)/")++)#,)('(,+)+
E@#F;+)('."!#),()'(,+'
A
Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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)++('+<!+'+,9,4";!+E+&+('+'F,
4E+&+(11)+(+(F#,/(),
;+(),+++'').()4E.F)!,4),.=5/)()!
(+ !#)!.0&>0.=5E+;!+F()/!, (
;+,+(+++''#).()4E.F)!,4!,0&>01)!
(+ !/(), (/!+(',,+'!(+
), (E!)+,/+#/()#+R!'+F

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
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4
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Symbol Parameter   Units
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)++(((+4)(),+,!#
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C8:C0.5
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Control Logic Interface
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Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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5))!+/+!/).S#)(+4+!'("/4
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
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Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
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Digital Step Attenuator DAT-15575-PP
DAT-15575-PP+
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
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®
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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