PE43711
Product Specification
UltraCMOS® RF Digital Step Attenuator, 9 kHz–6 GHz
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Features
• Flexible attenuation steps of 0.25 dB, 0.5 dB and
1 dB up to 31.75 dB
• Glitch-less attenuation state transitions
• Monotonicity: 0.25 dB up to 4GHz, 0.5 dB up to
5 GHz and 1 dB up to 6 GHz
• Extended +105 °C operating temperature
• Parallel and Serial programming interfaces
• Packaging—24-lead 4 × 4 mm QFN
Applications
• 3G/4G wireless infrastructure
• Land mobile radio (LMR) system
• Point-to-point communication system
Product Description
The PE43711 is a 50Ω, HaRP™ technology-enhanced, 7-bit RF digital step attenuator (DSA) that supports a
broad frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It features glitch-less attenuation state transitions and supports
1.8V control voltage and an extended operating temperature range to +105 °C, making this device ideal for
many broadband wireless applications.
The PE43711 is a pin-compatible upgraded version of the PE43502, PE43503, PE43602 and PE43702. An
integrated digital control interface supports both Serial and Parallel programming of the attenuation, including
the capability to program an initial attenuation state at power-up.
The PE43711 covers a 31.75 dB attenuation range in 0.25 dB, 0.5 dB and 1 dB steps. It is capable of
maintaining 0.25 dB monotonicity through 4 GHz, 0.5 dB monotonicity through 5 GHz and 1 dB monotonicity
through 6 GHz. In addition, no external blocking capacitors are required if 0 VDC is present on the RF ports.
The PE43711 is manufactured on pSemi’s UltraCMOS® process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator
(SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate.
Figure 1 • PE43711 Functional Diagram
×7
RF
Input
RF
Output
Control Logic Interface
Switched Attenuator Array
P/S
Parallel
Control
Serial In
CLK
LE
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pSemi’s HaRP technology enhancements deliver high linearity and excellent harmonics performance. It is an
innovative feature of the UltraCMOS process, offering the performance of GaAs with the economy and
integration of conventional CMOS.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding absolute maximum ratings listed in Table 1 may cause permanent damage. Operation should be
restricted to the limits in Table 2. Operation between operating range maximum and absolute maximum for
extended periods may reduce reliability.
ESD Precautions
When handling this UltraCMOS device, observe the same precautions as with any other ESD-sensitive devices.
Although this device contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD, precautions should be taken to
avoid exceeding the rating specified in Table 1.
Latch-up Immunity
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS devices are immune to latch-up.
Table 1 • Absolute Maximum Ratings for PE43711
Parameter/Condition Min Max Unit
Supply voltage, VDD –0.3 5.5 V
Digital input voltage –0.3 3.6 V
RF input power, 50Ω
9 kHz–48 MHz
>48 MHz–6 GHz
Figure 5
+31
dBm
dBm
Storage temperature range –65 +150 °C
ESD voltage HBM, all pins(1) 3000 V
ESD voltage CDM, all pins(2) 1000 V
Notes:
1) Human body model (MIL–STD 883 Method 3015).
2) Charged device model (JEDEC JESD22-C101).
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 2 lists the recommending operating condition for the PE43711. Devices should not be operated outside
the recommended operating conditions listed below.
Table 2 • Recommended Operating Condition for PE43711
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage, VDD 2.3 5.5 V
Supply current, IDD 150 200 µA
Digital input high 1.17 3.6 V
Digital input low –0.3 0.6 V
Digital input current 17.5 µA
RF input power, CW(1)
9 kHz–48 MHz
>48 MHz–6 GHz
Figure 5
+23
dBm
dBm
RF input power, pulsed(2)
9 kHz–48 MHz
>48 MHz–6 GHz
Figure 5
+28
dBm
dBm
Operating temperature range –40 +25 +105 °C
Notes:
1) 100% duty cycle, all bands, 50Ω.
2) Pulsed, 5% duty cycle of 4620 µs period, 50Ω.
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Electrical Specifications
Table 3 provides the PE43711 key electrical specifications at 25 °C, VDD = 3.3V, RF1 = RFIN, RF2 = RFOUT (ZS =
ZL = 50Ω), unless otherwise specified.
Table 3 • PE43711 Electrical Specifications
Parameter Condition Frequency Min Typ Max Unit
Operating frequency 9 kHz 6 GHz As
shown
Attenuation range
0.25 dB step
0.5 dB step
1 dB step
0–31.75
0–31.50
0–31.00
dB
dB
dB
Insertion loss
9 kHz–1.0 GHz
1.0–2.2 GHz
2.2–4.0 GHz
4.0–6.0 GHz
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.4
1.5
1.85
2.4
2.8
dB
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation error
0.25 dB step
0–31.75 dB 9 kHz–2.2 GHz ±(0.15 + 1.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31.75 dB >2.2–3.0 GHz ± (0.15 + 2.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31.75 dB >3.0–4.0 GHz ± (0.25 + 3.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0.5 dB step
0–31.5 dB 9 kHz–2.2 GHz ± (0.15 + 1.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31.5 dB >2.2–3.0 GHz ± (0.15 + 2.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31.5 dB >3.0–5.0 GHz ± (0.25 + 3.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
1 dB step
0–31 dB 9 kHz–2.2 GHz ± (0.15 + 1.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31 dB >2.2–3.0 GHz ± (0.15 + 2.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31 dB >3.0–5.0 GHz ± (0.25 + 3.5% of
attenuation setting) dB
0–31 dB >5.0–6.0 GHz ± (0.25 + 6.0% of
attenuation setting) dB
Return loss Input port or output port 9 kHz–4 GHz
4–6 GHz
14
16
dB
dB
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Relative phase All states 9 kHz–4 GHz
4–6 GHz
31
48
deg
deg
Input 0.1dB compression
point(*) 48 MHz–6 GHz 31 dBm
Input IP3 Two tones at +18 dBm, 20 MHz
spacing
4 GHz
6 GHz
57
56
dBm
dBm
RF Trise/Tfall 10%/90% RF 200 ns
Settling time RF settled to within 0.05 dB of final
value 1.6 µs
Switching time 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% RF 275 ns
Attenuation transient
(envelope) 2 GHz 0.3 dB
Note: * The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 2 for the operating RF input power (50Ω).
Table 3 • PE43711 Electrical Specifications (Cont.)
Parameter Condition Frequency Min Typ Max Unit
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Switching Frequency
The PE43711 has a maximum 25 kHz switching rate.
Switching frequency is defined to be the speed at
which the DSA can be toggled across attenuation
states. Switching time is the time duration between
the point the control signal reaches 50% of the final
value and the point the output signal reaches within
10% or 90% of its target value.
Spurious Performance
The typical spurious performance of the PE43711 is
–130 dBm.
Glitch-less Attenuation State Transitions
The PE43711 features a novel architecture to provide
the best-in-class glitch-less transition behavior when
changing attenuation states. When RF input power is
applied, the output power spikes are greatly reduced
(≤0.3 dB) during attenuation state changes when
comparing to previous generations of DSAs.
Truth Tables
Table 4–Table 5 provide the truth tables for the
PE43711.
Table 4 • Parallel Truth Table
Parallel Control Setting Attenuation
Setting
RF1–RF2
D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
L L L L L L L Reference IL
LLLLLLH 0.25 dB
L L L L L H L 0.5 dB
LLLLHLL 1 dB
LLLHLLL 2 dB
LLHLLLL 4 dB
LHLLLLL 8 dB
H L L L L L L 16 dB
HHHHHHH 31.75 dB
Table 5 • Serial Attenuation Word Truth Table
Attenuation Word Attenuation
Setting
RF1–RF2
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
(LSB)
LLLLLLL L Reference IL
LLLLLLL H 0.25 dB
LLLLLLH L 0.5 dB
LLLLLHL L 1 dB
LLLLHLL L 2 dB
LLLHLLL L 4 dB
LLHLLLL L 8 dB
LHLLLLL L 16 dB
L H H H H H H H 31.75 dB
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Serial Register Map
Figure 2 provides the Serial register map for the PE43711.
Figure 2 • Serial Register Map
Attenuation Word
LSB (first in) MSB (last in)
Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Bit must be set to logic low
4 × 12.5 = 50
50 → 00110010
Serial Input: 00110010
For example, to program the 12.5 dB state:
The attenuation word is derived directly from the value of the attenuation state. To find
the attenuation word, multiply the value of the state by four, then convert to binary.
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Programming Options
Parallel/Serial Selection
Either a Parallel or Serial interface can be used to
control the PE43711. The P/S bit provides this
selection, with P/S = LOW selecting the Parallel
interface and P/S = HIGH selecting the Serial
interface.
Parallel Mode Interface
The Parallel interface consists of seven CMOS-
compatible control lines that select the desired attenu-
ation state, as shown in Table 4.
The Parallel interface timing requirements are defined
by Figure 4 (Parallel Interface Timing Diagram),
Table 8 (Parallel and Direct Interface AC Character-
istics) and switching time (Table 3).
For Latched Parallel programming, the Latch Enable
(LE) should be held LOW while changing attenuation
state control values then pulse LE HIGH to LOW (per
Figure 4) to latch new attenuation state into the
device.
For Direct Parallel programming, the LE line should
be pulled HIGH. Changing attenuation state control
values will change device state to new attenuation.
Direct mode is ideal for manual control of the device
(using hardwire, switches or jumpers).
Serial Interface
The Serial interface is an 8-bit Serial-In, Parallel-Out
shift register buffered by a transparent latch. The 8-
bits make up the Attenuation Word that controls the
DSA. Figure 3 illustrates an example timing diagram
for programming a state.
The Serial interface is controlled using three CMOS-
compatible signals: SI, Clock (CLK) and LE. The SI
and CLK inputs allow data to be serially entered into
the shift register. Serial data is clocked in LSB first.
The shift register must be loaded while LE is held
LOW to prevent the attenuator value from changing
as data is entered. The LE input should then be
toggled HIGH and brought LOW again, latching the
new data into the DSA. The Attenuation Word truth
table is listed in Table 5. A programming example of
the serial register is illustrated in Figure 2. The Serial
timing diagram is illustrated in Figure 3. It is required
that all Parallel control inputs be grounded when the
DSA is used in Serial mode.
Power-up Control Settings
The PE43711 will always initialize to the maximum
attenuation setting (31.75 dB) on power-up for both
the Serial and Latched Parallel modes of operation
and will remain in this setting until the user latches in
the next programming word. In Direct Parallel mode,
the DSA can be preset to any state within the
31.75 dB range by pre-setting the Parallel control pins
prior to power-up. In this mode, there is a 400 µs
delay between the time the DSA is powered-up to the
time the desired state is set. During this power-up
delay, the device attenuates to the maximum attenu-
ation setting (31.75 dB) before defaulting to the user
defined state. If the control pins are left floating in this
mode during power-up, the device will default to the
minimum attenuation setting (insertion loss state).
Dynamic operation between Serial and Parallel
programming modes is possible.
If the DSA powers up in Serial mode (P/S= HIGH), all
the Parallel control inputs DI[6:0] must be set to logic
LOW. Prior to toggling to Parallel mode, the DSA must
be programmed serially to ensure D[7] is set to logic
LOW.
If the DSA powers up in either Latched or Direct
Parallel mode, all Parallel pins DI[6:0] must be set to
logic LOW prior to toggling to Serial mode
(P/S= HIGH), and held LOW until the DSA has been
programmed serially to ensure bit D[7] is set to logic
LOW.
The sequencing is only required once on power-up.
Once completed, the DSA may be toggled between
Serial and Parallel programming modes at will.
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Figure 3 • Serial Timing Diagram
DI[6:0]
SI
CLK
TDISU
TPSSU
TSISU
TSIH
Bits can either be set to logic high or logic low
Serial bit D[7] must be set to logic low
TCLKL TCLKH
TLEPW
TLESU
TPSIH
TDIH
LE
P/S
D[0] D[1] D[2] D[3] D[4] D[5] D[6] D[7]
DI[6:0] Parallel control inputs
Figure 4 • Latched Parallel/Direct Parallel Timing Diagram
Table 6 • Latch and Clock Specifications
Latch Enable Shift Clock Function
0↑Shift register clocked
↑X Contents of shift register transferred to attenuator core
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Table 7 • Serial Interface AC Characteristics(*)
Parameter/Condition Min Max Unit
Serial clock frequency, FCLK 10 MHz
Serial clock HIGH time, TCLKH 30 ns
Serial clock LOW time, TCLKL 30 ns
Last Serial clock rising edge setup time to Latch Enable rising edge, TLESU 10 ns
Latch Enable minimum pulse width, TLEPW 30 ns
Serial data setup time, TSISU 10 ns
Serial data hold time, TSIH 10 ns
Parallel data setup time, TDISU 100 ns
Parallel data hold time, TDIH 100 ns
Address setup time, TASU 100 ns
Address hold time, TAH 100 ns
Parallel/Serial setup time, TPSSU 100 ns
Parallel/Serial hold time, TPSIH 100 ns
Note: * VDD = 3.3V or 5.0V, –40 °C < TA < +105 °C, unless otherwise specified.
Table 8 • Parallel and Direct Interface AC Characteristics(*)
Parameter/Condition Min Max Unit
Latch Enable minimum pulse width, TLEPW 30 ns
Parallel data setup time, TDISU 100 ns
Parallel data hold time, TDIH 100 ns
Parallel/Serial setup time, TPSSU 100 ns
Parallel/Serial hold time, TPSIH 100 ns
Note: * VDD = 3.3V or 5.0V, –40 °C < TA < +105 °C, unless otherwise specified.
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Figure 5 • Power De-rating Curve, 9 kHz–6 GHz, –40 to +105 °C Ambient, 50Ω
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
0.01 0.05 0.50 5.00 50.00 500.00 5000.00
Maximum RF Input Power (dBm)
Frequency (MHz)
P0.1 dB Compression (≥ 48 MHz) Pulsed (≥ 48 MHz)
CW & Pulsed (< 48 MHz) CW (≥ 48 MHz)
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Typical Performance Data
Figure 6–Figure 32 show the typical performance data at 25 °C and VDD = 3.3V, RF1 = RFIN, RF2 = RFOUT (ZS =
ZL = 50Ω) unless otherwise specified.
Figure 6 • Insertion Loss vs Temperature
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
0123456
Insertion Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
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Figure 7 • Input Return Loss vs Attenuation Setting
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0 dB 0.25 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB
4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 28 dB 31.75 dB
Figure 8 • Output Return Loss vs Attenuation Setting
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0 dB 0.25 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB
4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 28 dB 31.75 dB
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Figure 9 • Input Return Loss for 16 dB Attenuation Setting vs Temperature
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
Figure 10 • Output Return Loss for 16 dB Attenuation Setting vs Temperature
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
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Figure 11 • Relative Phase Error vs Attenuation Setting
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0123456
Relative Phase Error (deg)
Frequency (GHz)
0 dB 0.25 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB
4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.75 dB
Figure 12 • Relative Phase Error for 31.75 dB Attenuation Setting vs Frequency
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
-40 25 85 105
Relative Phase Error (deg)
Temperature (°C)
0.9 GHz 1.8 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz
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Figure 13 • Attenuation Error @ 900 MHz vs Temperature
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
Figure 14 • Attenuation Error @ 1800 MHz vs Temperature
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
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Figure 15 • Attenuation Error @ 2200 MHz vs Temperature
-0.5
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
Figure 16 • Attenuation Error @3000 MHz vs Temperature
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
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Figure 17 • Attenuation Error @ 4000 MHz vs Temperature
-0.25
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
-40°C 25°C 85°C 105°C
Figure 18 • IIP3 vs Attenuation Setting
50
55
60
65
70
3456
Input IP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
0 dB 3.5 dB 7.5 dB 11 dB 14 dB
17.5 dB 21.5 dB 24.75 dB 28 dB 31.75 dB
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Figure 19 • 0.25 dB Step Attenuation vs Frequency(*)
Note: * Monotonicity is held so long as step attenuation does not cross below –0.25 dB.
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0 4 8 121620242832
Step Attenuation (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz
Figure 20 • 0.25 dB Step, Actual vs Frequency
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Actual Attenuation (dB)
Ideal Attenuation (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz
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Figure 21 • 0.25 dB Major State Bit Error vs Attenuation Setting
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
01234
Attenuation Error (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0.25 dB 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.75 dB
Figure 22 • 0.25 dB Attenuation Error vs Frequency
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz
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Figure 23 • 0.5 dB Step Attenuation vs Frequency(*)
Note: * Monotonicity is held so long as step attenuation does not cross below –0.5 dB.
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0 4 8 121620242832
Step Attenuation (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz
Figure 24 • 0.5 dB Step, Actual vs Frequency
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 4 8 121620242832
Actual Attenuation (dB)
Ideal Attenuation (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz
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Figure 25 • 0.5 dB Major State Bit Error vs Attenuation Setting
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
012345
Attenuation Error (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB
Figure 26 • 0.5 dB Attenuation Error vs Frequency
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz
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Figure 27 • 1 dB Step Attenuation vs Frequency(*)
Note: * Monotonicity is held so long as step attenuation does not cross below –1 dB.
-0.25
-0.2
-0.15
-0.1
-0.05
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Step Attenuation (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz
Figure 28 • 1 dB Step, Actual vs Frequency
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 4 8 121620242832
Actual Attenuation (dB)
Ideal Attenuation (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz
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Figure 29 • 1 dB Major State Bit Error vs Attenuation Setting
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0123456
Attenuation Error (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
1 dB 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31 dB
Figure 30 • 1 dB Attenuation Error vs Frequency
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
0 4 8 121620242832
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
1 GHz 2.2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz
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Figure 31 • Attenuation Transient (15.75–16 dB), Typical Switching Time = 275 ns
-17.0
-16.8
-16.6
-16.4
-16.2
-16.0
-15.8
-15.6
-15.4
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200
Envelope Power (dBm)
Time (ns)
Power (dBm)
Trigger starts ~730 ns
Glitch = 0.17 dB
Figure 32 • Attenuation Transient (16–15.75 dB), Typical Switching Time = 275 ns
-17.0
-16.8
-16.6
-16.4
-16.2
-16.0
-15.8
-15.6
-15.4
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200
Envelope Power (dBm)
Time (ns)
Power (dBm)
Trigger starts ~730 ns
Glitch = 0.03 dB
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Evaluation Kit
The digital step attenuator evaluation board (EVB)
was designed to ease customer evaluation of the
PE43711 digital step attenuator. The PE43711 EVB
supports Direct Parallel, Latched Parallel and Serial
modes.
Evaluation Kit Setup
Connect the EVB with the USB dongle board and USB
cable as shown in Figure 33.
Direct Parallel Programming Procedure
Direct Parallel programming is suitable for manual
operation without software programming. For manual
Direct Parallel programming, position the Parallel/
Serial (P/S) select switch to the Parallel position. The
LE switch must be switched to HIGH position.
Switches D0–D6 are SP3T switches that enable the
user to manually program the parallel bits. When D0–
D6 are toggled to the HIGH position, logic high is
presented to the parallel input. When toggled to the
LOW position, logic low is presented to the parallel
input. Setting LE and D0–D6 to the EXT position
presents as OPEN, which is set for software
programming of Latched Parallel and Serial modes.
Table 4 depicts the Parallel truth table.
Latched Parallel Programming Procedure
For automated Latched Parallel programming,
connect the USB dongle board and cable that is
provided with the evaluation kit (EVK) from the USB
port of the PC to the J5 header of the PE43711 EVB,
and set the LE and D0–D6 SP3T switches to the EXT
position. Position the Parallel/Serial (P/S) select
switch to the Parallel position. The evaluation
software is written to operate the DSA in Parallel
mode. Ensure that the software GUI is set to Latched
Parallel mode. Use the software GUI to enable the
desired attenuation state. The software GUI automati-
cally programs the DSA each time an attenuation
state is enabled.
Serial Programming Procedure
For automated Serial programming, connect the USB
dongle board and cable that is provided with the EVK
from the USB port of the PC to the J5 header of the
PE43711 EVB, and set the LE and D0–D6 SP3T
switches to the EXT position. Position the Parallel/
Serial (P/S) select switch to the Serial position. The
software GUI is written to operate the DSA in Serial
mode. Use the software GUI to enable each setting to
the desired attenuation state. The software GUI
automatically programs the DSA each time an attenu-
ation state is enabled.
Figure 33 • Evaluation Kit for PE43711
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Figure 34 • Evaluation Kit Layout for PE43711
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Pin Information
This section provides pinout information for the
PE43711. Figure 35 shows the pin map of this device
for the available package. Table 9 provides a
description for each pin.
Figure 35 • Pin Configuration (Top View)
Exposed
Ground Pad
C8
C4
GND
GND
C2
C1
C0.5
GND
GND
GND
SI
CLK
LE
GND
RF2
GND
GND
C0.25
VDD
P/S
GND
RF1
GND
1
3
4
14
13
5
6
2
7
9
10
11
12
15
16
8
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
C16
Pin 1 Dot
Marking
Table 9 • Pin Descriptions for PE43711
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1C0.25 (D0)(1) Attenuation control bit, 0.25 dB
2VDD Supply voltage
3P/S Serial/Parallel mode select
4, 6–13, 15 GND Ground
5RF1(2) RF1 port (RF input)
14 RF2(2) RF2 port (RF output)
16 LE Serial interface Latch Enable input
17 CLK Serial interface Clock input
18 SI Serial interface Data input
19 C16 (D6)(1) Parallel control bit, 16 dB
20 C8 (D5)(1) Parallel control bit, 8 dB
21 C4 (D4)(1) Parallel control bit, 4 dB
22 C2 (D3)(1) Parallel control bit, 2 dB
23 C1 (D2)(1) Parallel control bit, 1 dB
24 C0.5 (D1)(1) Parallel control bit, 0.5 dB
Pad GND Exposed pad: ground for proper
operation
Notes:
1) Ground C0.25, C0.5, C1, C2, C4, C8, and C16 if not in use.
2) RF pins 5 and 14 must be at 0 VDC. The RF pins do not require
DC blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0 VDC require-
ment is met.
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Packaging Information
This section provides packaging data including the moisture sensitivity level, package drawing, package
marking and tape-and-reel information.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The moisture sensitivity level rating for the PE43711 in the 24-lead 4 × 4 mm QFN package is MSL1.
Package Drawing
Top-Marking Specification
Figure 36 • Package Mechanical Drawing for 24-lead 4 × 4× 0.85 mm QFN
Figure 37 • Package Marking Specifications for PE43711
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
A
0.10 C
(2X)
C
0.10 C
0.05 C
SEATING PLANE
B
0.10 C
(2X)
0.10 C A B
0.05 C
ALL FEATURES
Pin #1 Corner
4.00
4.00
0.203
Ref.
0.85±0.05
0.05
2.70±0.05
0.50
0.25±0.05
(x24)
2.50
Ref.
0.40±0.05
(x24)
2.70±0.05
Chamfer
0.30 x 45°
(x20)
4.40
4.40
0.50
0.60
(x24) 0.30
(x24)
2.75
2.75
1
6
7
12
13 18
19
24
(x20)
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Tape and Reel Specification
Figure 38 • Tape and Reel Specifications for 24-lead 4 × 4× 0.85 mm QFN
Device Orientation in Tape
Pin 1
T
K0 A0
B0
P0
P1
D1
A
Section A-A
A
Direction of Feed
D0
E
W0
P2
see note 3
see
note 1
F
see note 3
A0
B0
K0
D0
D1
E
F
P0
P1
P2
T
W0
4.35
4.35
1.10
1.50 + 0.10/ -0.00
1.50 min
1.75 ± 0.10
5.50 ± 0.05
4.00
8.00
2.00 ± 0.05
0.30 ± 0.05
12.00 ± 0.30
Notes:
1. 10 Sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ±0.2
2. Camber in compliance with EIA 481
3. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured
as true position of pocket, not pocket hole
Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified
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Ordering Information
Table 10 lists the available ordering codes for the PE43711 as well as available shipping methods.
Table 10 • Order Codes for PE43711
Order Codes Description Packaging Shipping Method
PE43711B-Z PE43711 Digital step attenuator Green 24-lead 4 × 4 mm QFN 3000 units / T&R
EK43711-03 PE43711 Evaluation kit Evaluation kit 1 / Box