Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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Features
Attenuation: 1 dB Steps to 50 dB
Low DC Power Consumption
Integral TTL Driver
50 ohm Impedance
Test Boards are Available
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Lead-Free SOW-24 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT65-0106
Description
M/A-COM's MAAD-007086-000100 is a GaAs FET
6-bit digital attenuator with a 1 dB minimum step size
and a 50 dB total attenuation range. This device is in
a SOW-24, wide body plastic surface mount
package. The MAAD-007086-000100 is ideally
suited for use where accuracy, fast speed, very low
power consumption and low costs are required.
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MAAD-007086-000100 Bulk Packaging
MAAD-007086-0001TR 1000 piece reel
MAAD-007086-0001TB Sample Test Board
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
Schematic with Off-Chip Components
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 GND 13 RF
2 GND 14 GND
3 GND 15 GND
4 C32 16 GND
5 C16 17 GND
6 VEE 18 GND
7 VCC 19 GND
8 C8 20 GND
9 C4 21 GND
10 C2 22 GND
11 C1 23 GND
12 GND 24 RF
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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.
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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: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss DC - 2.0 GHz dB 4.2 4.7
Attenuation Accuracy Individual Bits 1-2-4-8-16-32 dB
Any Combination of Bits 3 to 15 dB
Any Combination of Bits 17 to 31 dB
Any Combination of Bits 32 to 50 dB
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
±(.3 +3% of atten setting)
±(.5 +5% of atten setting)
±(.3 +3% of atten setting)
±(.5 +7% of atten setting)
VSWR Full Range DC - 2.0 GHz Ratio 1.8:1 2:1
Switching Speed1 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF
10% to 90% or 90% to 10%
ns
ns
75
20
150
50
1 dB Compression
50 MHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
dBm
dBm
+21
+24
Input IP3 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm
@ 0 dB Attenuation
50 MHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
dB
dB
+35
+48
Vcc
Vee
V
V
4.75
-8.0
5.0
-5.0
5.25
-4.75
VIL
VIH
LOW-level input voltage
HIGH-level input voltage
V
V
0.0
2.0
0.8
5.0
lin (Input Leakage Current) Vin = VCC or GND uA -1.0 1.0
Thermal Resistance θJA PCB mount on FR4 material, copper
trace, still air at +25°C
°C/W 60-80
Icc
(Quiescent Supply Current)
Vcntrl = VCC or GND uA 250 400
ΔIcc
(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
1. Decoupling capacitors (.01µF) are required on power supply lines.
Absolute Maximum Ratings2,3
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
VCC -0.5V VCC +7.0V
VEE -8.5V VEE +0.5V
VCC - VEE -0.5V VCC - VEE 14.5V
Vin4 -0.5V Vin VCC + 0.5V
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature -65ºC to +125ºC
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
4. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic sig-
nal is applied prior to power supply.
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.
Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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.
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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.
Truth Table (Digital Attenuator)
C32 C16 C8 C4 C2 C1 Attenuation
0 0 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 dB
0 0 0 0 1 0 2 dB
0 0 0 1 0 0 4 dB
0 0 1 0 0 0 8 dB
0 1 0 0 0 0 16 dB
1 0 0 0 0 0 32 dB
1 1 0 0 1 0 50 dB
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
1 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC
2 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC 4 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss vs. Temper ature
Loss Variation Over Temperature
2
3
4
5
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequenc y (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
+25°C +85°C -40°C
1 dB Variation Over Temperature
1.0
1.2
1.4
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
A ttenuation (dB)
2 dB A ttenua tion Vari ation Over
Te mperatur e
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
A ttenuation (dB)
4 dB Attenuati on Variation Over
Te mperatur e
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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.
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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.
16 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC
32 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC Max. Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC
Typical Performance Curves
Reference Loss VSWR (S11, S22) 1 dB VSWR (S11, S22)
8 dB Attenuation Variation from -40ºC to +85ºC
8 dB Attenuation Variation Over
Te mperatur e
7.8
8.2
8.6
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequenc y (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
16 dB Attenua tion Vari ation Over
Temperature
15.5
16.0
16.5
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
3 2 dB Attenuation Variation Over
Temperature
30.0
31.0
32.0
33.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequenc y (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
Max . Atte nuation V aria tion Over
Temperature
46
48
50
52
54
56
0.00.51.01.52.0
Frequency (GHz)
Attenuation (dB)
Loss VSWR (S11 ,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
1 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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.
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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.
4 dB VSWR (S11, S22)
8 dB VSWR (S11, S22) 16 dB VSWR (S11, S22)
Typical Performance Curves
32 dB VSWR (S11, S22) 50 dB VSWR (S11, S22)
2 dB VSWR (S11, S22)
2 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
4 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
8 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
16 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22S11
32 dB VSWR (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22
S11
50 dB VSW R (S11,S22)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
S22
S11
Digital Attenuator
50 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAD-007086-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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.
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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.
Lead-Free, SOW-24
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow
recommendations.