Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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Features
Attenuation: 1.0 dB Steps to 31 dB
Low DC Power Consumption
Plastic SOW, Wide Body, SMT Package
Integral TTL Driver
50 Ω Impedance
Test Boards are Available
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Lead-Free SOW-16 Package
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT65-0263
Description
The MAATCC0007 is a GaAs FET 5-bit digital
attenuator with integral TTL driver. Step size is 1.0
dB providing 31 dB total attenuation range. This
device is in a SOW-16 plastic surface mount
package.
The MAATCC0007 is ideally suited for use where
accuracy, fast speed, very low power consumption
and low costs are required.
Ordering Information1
Part Number Package
MAATCC0007 Bulk Packaging
MAATCC0007TR 1000 piece reel
MAATCC0007-TB Sample Test Board
Schematic with Off-Chip Components
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 RF 9 C16
2 GND 10 Vcc
3 GND 11 Vee
4 GND 12 C8
5 GND 13 C4
6 GND 14 C2
7 GND 15 C1
8 RF 16 GND
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
GND
C1
C2
C4
C8
C16
0.1 µF
SEE
DETAIL
RF
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
RF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
MAATCC0007
5 BIT, 31 dB
ATTEN
ATTENUATOR DETAIL
1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB
RF RF
VEE
VCC (-5 V)
0.1 µF
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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Electrical Specifications: Freq. = DC - 2 GHz, TA = 25°C
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
Insertion Loss dB 2.8 3.2
Attenuation Accuracy
Individual Bits 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
Any Combination of bits 3 - 29 dB
Any Combination of bits 30 - 31 dB
dB
±(0.5 +5% of atten setting)
±(0.5 +5% of atten setting)
±(0.7 +7% of atten setting)
VSWR Full Range Ratio 1.5:1 1.8:1
Switching Speed 50% Control to 90%/10% RF
10% to 90% or 90% to 10% ns 75
20
150
50
1 dB Compression 50 MHz
0.5-2.0 GHz dBm +21
+24
Input IP3
Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm
50 MHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
dB
+35
+48
VCC2
VEE2 V 4.75
-8.0
5.0
-5.0
5.25
-4.75
VIL
VIH
LOW-level input voltage
HIGH-level input voltage V 0.0
2.0 0.8
5.0
Input Leakage Current VIN = VCC or GND µA -1.0 1.0
ICC
(Quiescent Supply Current) VCNTRL = VCC or GND µA 250 400
ΔICC3
(Additional Supply Current
Per TTL Input Pin)
VCC = max, VCNTRL = VCC - 2.1 V mA 1.0
IEE VEE min to max, VIN = VIL or VIH mA -1.0 -0.2
Thermal Resistance θJA PCB mount on FR4 material,
copper trace, still air at +25°C °C/W 90 - 130
2. Decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF) are required on power supply lines.
3. For calculating ΔICC, the number of TTL input pins is 6.
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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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.
Truth Table (Digital Attenuator)
C16 C8 C4 C2 C1 Attenuation
0 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference
0 0 0 0 1 1 dB
0 0 0 1 0 2 dB
0 0 1 0 0 4 dB
0 1 0 0 0 8 dB
1 0 0 0 0 16 dB
1 1 1 1 1 31 dB
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
VCC -0.5 V ≤ VCC ≤ +7.0 V
VEE -8.5 V ≤ VEE ≤ +0.5 V
VCC - VEE -0.5 V ≤ VCC - VEE ≤ 14.5 V
VIN -0.5 V ≤ VIN ≤ VCC + 0.5 V
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature -65ºC to +125ºC
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
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Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss Attenuation @ 1 dB
Attenuation @ 2 dB Attenuation @ 4 dB
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
15.0
15.5
16.0
16.5
17.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Attenuation @ 8 dB Attenuation @ 16 dB
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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Typical Performance Curves
Attenuation @ 31 dB Maximum VSWR , Loss
Maximum VSWR, 1 dB Bit Maximum VSWR, 2 dB Bit
Maximum VSWR, 4 dB Bit Maximum VSWR, 8 dB Bit
27
28
29
30
31
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Input
Output
(dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Typical Performance Curves
Maximum VSWR, 16 dB Bit Maximum VSWR, 31 dB Bit
Lead-Free, SOW-16
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
TTL Driver, DC - 2 GHz
Rev. V6
MAATCC0007
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