1
3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MAAV-008022
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* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Directive 2002/95/EC.
Functional Schematic 2,3,4,5
Ordering Information 1
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Part Number Package
MAAV-008022-000000 Bulk Packaging
MAAV-008022-TR3000 3000 piece reel
Features
Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +3 Volts
40 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz
± 2 dB Linearity from BSL
Low DC Power Consumption
Lead-Free SOIC-8 Plastic Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-113
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAV-008022 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free low-cost
SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The
MAAV-008022 is ideally suited for use where linear
attenuation fine tuning and very low power
consumption are required.
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits.
The MAAV-008022 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
7 6 58
1 2 3 4
2. VCC = +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
3. VC = 0 VDC to +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.
5. 39 pF used for data measurements.
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 Ground 5 VC
2 Ground 6 Ground
3 RF Port 7 RF Port
4 VCC 8 Ground
Absolute Maximum Ratings 6
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power +21 dBm
Supply Voltage VCC -1 V < VCC < +8 V
Control Voltage VC -1 V < VC < VCC + 0.5 V
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
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3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MAAV-008022
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Lead-Free SOIC-8†
Electrical Specifications 7: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss 0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
dB
dB
—
—
2.7
3.0
3.0
3.5
Attenuation
(Relative to Insertion Loss)
Frequency = 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Vc = 0.0 V (max. atten.)
Vc = 0.5 V
Vc = 1.5 V
Vc = 2.7 V
dB
dB
dB
dB
34
26
12.5
—
35
30
15
.5
—
—
17.5
0.7
Slope
(at any point on the curve)
Vc delta 0.5 V - 1.5 V
Vc delta 1.5 V - 2.7 V
dB/V
dB/V
10
0
15
14
23
17
VSWR — Ratio — 2:1 —
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF µS — 10 —
Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF µS — 12 —
Transients In-band mV — 10 —
7. The RF ports must be blocked outside of the package from ground or any other voltage.
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
3
3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MAAV-008022
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Typical Performance Curves @ 25°C
Attenuation vs. Control Voltage
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Control Voltage, F = 900 MHz
Attenuation vs. Frequency @ 0V
IP3 vs. Control Voltage
1 dB Compression vs. Control Voltage
-3.5
-3.0
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Frequency (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
0.9 GHz
1.8 GHz
2.4 GHz
Control Voltage (V)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Frequency (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
S11
S22
Control Voltage (V)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
400 MHz
900 MHz
Control Voltage (V)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
400 MHz
900 MHz
Control Voltage (V)
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3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MAAV-008022
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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Attenuation vs. Temperature
Normalized @ 25°C, F = 900 MHz
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
0.00.501.01.52.02.53.0
+85°C
-40°C
Control Voltage (V)
Typical Performance Curves @ 25°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
devices.
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3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MAAV-008022
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
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