MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit, Single Control 2 - 6 GHz Functional Schematic3 Features Rev. V3 Integrated e/d Logic on chip Positive Single Control Insertion Loss 1.9 dB @ 6 GHz IP3: 42 dBm typical @ 2 GHz 1 dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package Halogen-Free "Green" Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260C Re-flow Compatible (Pin 16) V1 V8 GND GND VDD RF1 GND GND RF2 The MAADSS0019 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free 3 mm 16 lead PQFN surface mount plastic package. The MADSS0019 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. V4 (Pin 1) GND Description The MAADSS0019 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. V2 GND GND GND GND 3. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 9 RF In/Out 2 Ground 10 Ground 3 RF In/Out 11 VDD 4 Ground 12 Ground Ordering Information1,2 5 Ground 13 V8 (8 dB Bit) Part Number Package 6 Ground 14 V4 (4 dB Bit) MAADSS0019TR 1000 piece reel 7 Ground 15 V2 (2 dB Bit) MAADSS0019SMB Sample Board 2 - 6 GHz Tuning 8 Ground 16 V1 (1 dB Bit) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 17 4 Ground 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU. 1 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit, Single Control 2 - 6 GHz Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications5: TA = +25C, VDD = 5 V, Z0 = 50 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Reference Insertion Loss 2.4 GHz 4.0 GHz 6.0 GHz dB -- 1.3 1.8 1.9 1.8 3.0 3.0 Attenuation Accuracy 2.0 - 5.0 GHz 5.0 - 6.0 GHz VSWR 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Ratio -- 1.4:1 -- 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 -- 1 dB Compression Input Power, 2.0 GHz dBm -- 25 -- IP2 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) dBm -- 80 -- IP3 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Measured Relative to Input (for two-tone Input Power up to +5 dBm) dBm -- 42 -- IC VC = 5 V A -- 15 25 IDD VDD = 5 V A -- 170 300 (0.3 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB (0.5 dB + 3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB 5. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Loss varies at 0.003 dB/C. Truth Table6 Absolute Maximum Ratings7,8 VC1 VC2 VC4 VC8 Attenuation (dB) Parameter Absolute Maximum 0 0 0 0 Reference IL 1 0 0 0 1 Input Power 50 MHz 500 - 6000 MHz +27 dBm +33 dBm 0 1 0 0 2 Control Voltage -0.5 V < VC < 5.5 V 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 8 Operating Temperature -40C to +85C 1 1 1 1 15 Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 6. 0 = 0 0.2 V, 1 = 2.8 to 5.0 V 7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 8. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 2 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit, Single Control 2 - 6 GHz Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Relative Attenuation across all states Insertion Loss 0 0.0 -0.5 -5 -1.0 -1.5 -10 -2.0 -2.5 -15 -3.0 -3.5 -4.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -20 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss, Insertion Loss State Input Return Loss, across all attenuation states -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -25 -20 -30 -25 -35 -30 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -40 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss, Insertion Loss State Output Return Loss, across all attenuation states -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -30 -25 -35 -30 2.0 3 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 Frequency (GHz) 5.0 5.5 6.0 -40 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) 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.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0019 Digital Attenuator, 15 dB, 4-Bit, Single Control 2 - 6 GHz Rev. V3 Lead Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Reference Application Note S2038 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 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. 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. 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