RoHS Compliant Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz AT-213-PIN V4 Features * Attenuation: 1 dB steps to 15 dB * Temperature Stability: 0.18 dB from -55C to +85C Typical * Low DC Power Consumption * Hermetic Surface Mount Package * Integral TTL Driver * 50 Ohms Nominal Impedance * Lead-Free CR-11 Package * 260C Reflow Compatible Functional Schematic RF2 RF1 8 dB GND GND GND GND 4 dB GND GND Vee GND 2 dB Vcc Description C1 C4 M/A-COM's AT-213-PIN is a 4-bit, 1 dB step digital attenuator in a hermetically sealed ceramic 16-lead surface mount package. The AT-213-PIN is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include dynamic range setting in a precision receiver circuits and other gain/leveling control circuits. Environmental screening is available. Contact the factory for information. GND Orientation Mark 1 dB PIN 16 C3 C2 PIN 1 Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 C2 9 RF2 2 GND 10 GND 3 C1 11 GND GND 12 GND Ordering Information Part Number Package 4 AT-213-PIN Bulk Packaging 5 GND 13 Vee 6 GND 14 Vcc 7 GND 15 C4 8 RF1 16 C3 Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Note: Die quantity varies. The metal bottom of the case must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 * Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 * Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz AT-213-PIN V4 Electrical Specifications: TA = -55C to +85C1 Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max Reference Insertion Loss -- DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz dB dB dB dB -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 Attenuation Accuracy 2 Any Single Bit DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz Any Combination of Bits DC - 2.0 GHz DC - 3.0 GHz VSWR -- -- Ratio -- -- 1.6:1 Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% -- ns -- 9 -- Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90/10% RF -- ns -- 40 -- Transients In-Band (peak-peak) -- mV -- 30 -- 1 dB Compression Input Power Input Power 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- +22 +28 -- -- Input IP3 For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- +40 +50 -- -- Input IP2 For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- +45 +68 -- -- Vcc -- -- V 4.5 5.0 5.5 Vee -- -- V -8.0 -- -5.0 Icc Vcc = 4.5 to 5.5V Vctl = 0 to 0.8V, or Vcc - 2.1V to Vcc -- mA -- -- 4.0 Iee Vee = -5.0 to -8.0V -- mA -- -- 1.0 Vctl Vctl Logic 0 (TTL) Logic 1 (TTL) -- -- V V 0.0 2.0 -- -- 0.8 5.0 Input Leakage Current (Low) 0 to 0.8V -- A -- -- 1.0 Input Leakage Current (High) 2.0 to 5.0V -- A -- -- 1.0 (0.15 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB Or 0.4 dB, whichever is greater (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB (0.2 dB +3% of atten setting in dB) dB Or 0.4 dB, whichever is greater 1. All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5V for Vcc and -5.0V for Vee. 2. This attenuator is guaranteed monotonic. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 * Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 * Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz AT-213-PIN V4 Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4 3. 4. 5. Truth Table (Digital Attenuator) Parameter Absolute Maximum Max Input Power 0.5 GHz 0.5 - 3.0 GHz +27 dBm +34 dBm C4 C3 C2 C1 Attenuation 0 0 0 0 Reference Supply Voltages Vcc Vee +5.5V -8.5V 0 0 0 1 1 dB Control Voltage 5 0 0 1 0 2 dB -0.5V to Vcc +0.5V Operating Temperature -55C to +125C 0 1 0 0 4 dB Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 1 0 0 0 8 dB 1 1 1 1 15 dB Control Inputs Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic signal is applied prior to power supply. 0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High Typical Performance Curves Ref. Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Handling Procedures + 8 5 C Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 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. - 5 5 C 2.5 Insertion Loss (dB) Static Sensitivity + 2 5 C 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 1 dB Full Atte nua tion 0.60 1.6 0.40 1.5 0.20 1.4 VSWR Deviation from Nominal Atten (dB) 1 dB RF1 VSWR vs. Frequency 0.00 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB Re fe re nc e Loss S ta te 1.3 - 0.20 1.2 - 0.40 1.1 1.0 - 0.60 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 * Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 * Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant Digital Attenuator 15.0 dB, 4-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.0 GHz AT-213-PIN V4 Typical Performance Curves Lead-Free, CR-11 Ceramic Package RF2 VSWR vs. Frequency 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB Re fe re nc e Loss S ta te 1.6 1.5 VSW R 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3 Frequency (GHz) Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 * Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 * Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.