MAADSS0018TR-1000 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.

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Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, Single Control

15.5 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0018

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• Integrated Logic

• Positive Single Control

• Insertion Loss: 2.0 dB @ 3.4 GHz

• IP3: >42 dBm typical @ 2.0 GHz

• Attenuation Accuracy: 0.3 dB + 3% @ 3.4 GHz

• 0.5 dB Attenuation Steps to 15.5 dB

• Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package

• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

• RoHS* Compliant and 26 0°C Re-flow Compatible

Description

M/A-COM’s MAADSS0018 is a 5-bit, 0.5-dB step

GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free 3mm 16

lead PQFN surface mount plastic package. The

MAADSS0018 is ideally suited for use where high

accuracy, very low power consumption and low

intermodulation products are required. Typical

applications include radio, cellular, wireless LANs,

GPS equipment and other gain / level control

circuits.

The MAADSS0018 is part of a digital attenuator

family. This family includes 4, 5 and 6 bit attenuators

with 0.5, 1 or 2 dB steps and up to 31.5 range.

Functional Schematic 3

3. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports

Pin Configuration

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.

Ordering Information 1,2

Part Number Package

MAADSS0018TR-3000 3000 piece reel

MAADSS0018SMB Sample Board

MAADSS0018TR-1000 1000 piece reel

Pin No. Function Pin No. Function

1 V0.5 (0.5dB Bit) 9 RF In/Out

2 Ground 10 Ground

3 RF In/Out 11 VDD

4 Ground 12 Ground

5 Ground 13 V8 (8dB Bit)

6 Ground 14 V4 (4dB Bit)

7 Ground 15 V2 (2dB Bit)

8 Ground 16 V1 (1dB Bit)

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.

• 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make

changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, Single Control

15.5 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0018

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Electrical Specifications 4: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 5 V, VC = 5 V

Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.

Reference Insertion Loss 3.4 GHz dB 0.0 2.0 3.0

Attenuation Accuracy 3.4 GHz ± (0.3 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB

VSWR 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Ratio — 1.45:1 —

Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF ns — 50 —

Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF ,

50% Control to 10% RF ns — 50 —

Transients In Band mV — 75 —

Input P1dB 2.0 GHz dBm — 25 —

IP2 2-Tone, +5 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing

2.0 - 6.0 GHz dBm — 80 —

IP3 2-Tone, +5 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing

2.0 - 6.0 GHz dBm — 42 —

IC VC = 5 V µA — 15 25

IDD VDD = 5 V µA — 225 300

4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.

Truth Table 5

VC0.5 VC1 VC2 VC4 VC8 Attenuation (dB)

0 0 0 0 0 Reference IL

1 0 0 0 0 0.5

0 1 0 0 0 1

0 0 1 0 0 2

0 0 0 1 0 4

0 0 0 0 1 8

1 1 1 1 1 15.5

5. 0 = 0 V, 1 = 2.8 to 5V

Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7

Parameter Absolute Maximum

Input Power

2.0 - 6.0 GHz +33 dBm

Control Voltage -0.5 V < VC < 5.5 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.

7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

• 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make

changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, Single Control

15.5 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0018

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Return Loss, Insertion Loss State

Typical Performance Curves

Relative Attenuation across all major states

Insertion Loss

Input Return Loss, across all major atten uation states

Output Return Loss, across all major atten u atio n states

Step Error vs. State over Frequency

-1.0

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0

2 G Hz

4 G Hz

6 G Hz

State (dB)

-4.0

-3.5

-3.0

-2.5

-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

I nput Retur n L o ss

Ou tp u t Retu r n L oss

Frequency (GHz)

-40

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

0. 5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (GHz)

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

0. 5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (GHz)

-16

-14

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (GHz)

• 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make

changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, Single Control

15.5 dB, 2.0 - 6.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0018

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

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.

Lead Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN †

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

Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.

Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.

03691215

2 G Hz

5 G Hz

State

IP3