Product Specification PE43705 UltraCMOS(R) RF Digital Step Attenuator, 7-bit, 31.75 dB 50 MHz - 8 GHz Product Description Features The PE43705 is a 50, HaRPTM technology-enhanced, 7-bit RF Digital Step Attenuator (DSA) designed for use in 3G/4G wireless infrastructure and other high performance RF applications. * Attenuation options: covers a 31.75 dB This DSA is a pin-compatible upgraded version of PE43703 with higher power handling and a wider frequency, control voltage and operating temperature range. 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. * Covering a 31.75 dB attenuation range in 0.25 dB, 0.50 dB, or 1 dB steps, it maintains a monotonic step response from 50 MHz through 8 GHz. PE43705 also features safe attenuation state transitions and is offered in a 32-lead 5x5 mm QFN package. In addition, no external blocking capacitors are required if 0V DC is present on the RF ports. * * * * * The PE43705 is manufactured on Peregrine's UltraCMOS(R) process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate. Peregrine's HaRPTM 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. * * range in 0.25 dB, 0.5 dB, or 1.0 dB steps * 0.25 dB monotonicity for 6 GHz * 0.50 dB monotonicity for 7 GHz * 1.00 dB monotonicity for 8 GHz Safe attenuation state transitions High power handling * 31 dBm, Pulsed @ 8 GHz * 28 dBm, CW @ 8 GHz High linearity: +58 dBm IIP3 1.8V control logic compatible 105C operating temperature Programming modes * Direct Parallel * Latched Parallel * Serial * Serial Addressable High-attenuation state @ power-up (PUP) ESD performance * 1.5 kV HBM on all pins Figure 2. Package Type 32-lead 5x5 mm QFN Figure 1. Functional Diagram 71-0052 Document No. DOC-47814-3 | www.psemi.com (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Table 1. Electrical Specifications: 0.25 dB steps @ +25C, VDD = 2.3V to 5.5V, (ZS = ZL = 50), unless otherwise noted Parameter Condition Frequency Operating frequency Min Typ 50 Attenuation range 0.25 dB step 0 dB - 15.75 dB Attenuation settings 1.3 1.7 2.4 6000 MHz dB 1.6 2.0 2.8 dB dB dB + (0.15 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz + (0.15 + 3% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz + (0.2 + 6% of attenuation setting) - (0.15 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB >4 GHz - 6 GHz + (0.15 + 1.5% attenuation Setting) - (0.1 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz + (0.15 + 4% attenuation Setting) - (0.1 + 0.75% of attenuation setting) dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz dB >4 GHz - 6 GHz + (0.25 + 7.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.2 + 0% of attenuation setting) Attenuation error 16 dB - 31.75 dB Attenuation settings Unit 0 - 31.75 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 6 GHz Insertion loss Max dB dB dB dB dB dB Return loss Input port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 6 GHz 20 15 dB dB Return loss Output port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 6 GHz 17 13 dB dB 0 dB - 31.75 dB Attenuation settings 50 MHz - 6 GHz 55 deg 50 MHz - 6 GHz 34 dBm 50 MHz - 6 GHz 58 dBm 568 ns 1 s Relative phase Input 0.1dB compression point 1 Input IP3 Two tones at +20 dBm, 500 kHz spacing RF Trise/Tfall 10% / 90% RF Switching time 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% RF Note 1: The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 5 for the operating RF input power (50). (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 18 Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Table 2. Electrical Specifications: 0.5 dB steps @ +25C, VDD = 2.3V to 5.5V, (ZS = ZL = 50), unless otherwise noted Parameter Condition Frequency Operating frequency Min Typ 50 Attenuation range 0.5 dB step 0 dB - 15.5 dB Attenuation settings 1.3 1.7 2.4 2.5 7000 MHz dB 1.6 2.0 2.8 2.9 dB dB dB dB dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz (0.15 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 2% of attenuation setting) (0.15 + 3.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz + (0.25 + 6% of attenuation setting) - (0.25 + 0% of attenuation setting) dB >4 GHz - 7 GHz dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz + (0.2 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 2% of attenuation setting) dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz (0.2 + 4% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) + (0.3 + 7% of attenuation setting) - (0.25 + 2.5% of attenuation setting) dB >4 GHz - 7 GHz Attenuation error 16 dB - 31.5 dB Attenuation settings Unit 0 - 31.5 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 6 GHz 6 GHz - 7 GHz Insertion loss Max dB dB dB dB dB dB Return loss Input port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 7 GHz 20 17 dB dB Return loss Output port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 7 GHz 17 15 dB dB 0 dB - 31.5 dB Attenuation settings 50 MHz - 7 GHz 66 deg Relative phase Input 0.1dB compression point 1 Input IP3 Two tones at +20 dBm, 500 kHz spacing RF Trise/Tfall 10% / 90% RF Switching time 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% RF 50 MHz - 7 GHz 34 dBm 50 MHz -7 GHz 58 dBm 568 ns 1 s Note 1: The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 5 for the operating RF input power (50). Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Table 3. Electrical Specifications: 1 dB steps @ +25C, VDD = 2.3V to 5.5V, (ZS = ZL = 50), unless otherwise noted Parameter Condition Frequency Operating frequency Min Typ 50 Attenuation range 1 dB step 0 dB - 15 dB Attenuation settings 1.3 1.7 2.4 2.8 8000 MHz dB 1.6 2.0 2.8 3.2 dB dB dB dB + (0.15 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz + (0.15 + 3.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) + (0.3 + 6.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.25 + 2% of attenuation setting) dB >4 GHz - 8 GHz + (0.2 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1.5% of attenuation setting) dB 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz dB >2.2 GHz - 4 GHz + (0.2 + 4% of attenuation setting) - (0.1 + 1% of attenuation setting) dB >4 GHz - 8 GHz + (0.3 + 7% of attenuation setting) - (0.3 + 4.5% of attenuation setting) Attenuation error 16dB - 31 dB Attenuation settings Unit 0 - 31 50 MHz - 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 6 GHz 6 GHz - 8 GHz Insertion loss Max dB dB dB dB dB dB Return loss Input port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 8 GHz 20 15 dB dB Return loss Output port 50 MHz - 4 GHz 4 GHz - 8 GHz 17 13 dB dB 0 dB - 31 dB Attenuation settings 50 MHz - 8 GHz 77 deg 50 MHz - 8 GHz 34 dBm 50 MHz - 8 GHz 58 dBm Relative phase Input 0.1dB compression point Input IP3 1 Two tones at +20 dBm, 500 kHz spacing RF Trise/Tfall 10% / 90% RF Switching time 50% CTRL to 90% or 10% RF 568 ns 1 s Note 1: The input 0.1dB compression point is a linearity figure of merit. Refer to Table 5 for the operating RF input power (50). (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 18 Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View) Table 5. Operating Ranges Symbol Min Supply voltage VDD 2.3 Supply current IDD Digital input high VIH Digital input low VIL Parameter Typ Max Unit 5.5 V 200 A 1.17 3.6 V -0.3 0.6 V 130 Digital input current ICTRL 15 A RF input power, CW PMAX,CW +28 dBm RF input power, pulsed1 PMAX,PULSED +31 dBm Operating temperature range TOP +105 C -40 Note 1: Pulsed, 2.5% duty cycle of 4620 s period, 50 Table 6. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter/Condition Table 4. Pin Descriptions Pin # Pin Name Description 1 N/C No connect 2 VDD Supply voltage 3 P/S Serial/Parallel mode select 4 A0 Address bit A0 connection 5, 6, 8-17, 19, 20 GND Ground 7 RF11 RF1 port (RF input) 18 RF21 RF2 port (RF output) 21 A2 Address bit A2 connection 22 A1 Address bit A1 connection 23 LE Serial interface latch enable input 24 CLK Serial interface clock input 25 SI Serial interface data input 26 C16 (D6)2 27 28 29 30 31 Supply voltage Digital input voltage Maximum input power Storage temperature range 1 ESD voltage HBM , all pins 2 ESD voltage MM , all pins 3 ESD voltage CDM , all pins Notes: Symbol Min Max Unit VDD -0.3 5.5 V VCTRL -0.3 3.6 V +34 dBm 150 C VESD,HBM 1500 V VESD,MM 200 V VESD,CDM 250 V PMAX,ABS TST -65 1. Human Body Model (MIL-STD 883 Method 3015) 2. Machine Model (JEDEC JESD22-A115) 3. Charged Device Model (JEDEC JESD22-C101) Exceeding absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage. Operation should be restricted to the limits in the Operating Ranges table. Operation between operating range maximum and absolute maximum for extended periods may reduce reliability. Parallel control bit, 16 dB 2 Parallel control bit, 8 dB 2 Parallel control bit, 4 dB 2 Parallel control bit, 2 dB C8 (D5) C4 (D4) C2 (D3) 2 C1 (D2) Parallel control bit, 1 dB 2 C0.5 (D1) 2 32 C0.25 (D0) Pad GND Parallel control bit, 0.5 dB Parallel control bit, 0.25 dB Exposed pad: ground for proper operation Notes: 1. RF pins 7 and 18 must be at 0V DC. The RF pins do not require DC blocking capacitors for proper operation if the 0V DC requirement is met 2. Ground C0.25, C0.5, C1 C2, C4, C8, C16 if not in use Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Safe Attenuation State Transitions Switching Frequency The PE43705 features a novel architecture to provide safe transition behavior when changing attenuation states. When RF input power is applied, positive output power spikes are prevented during attenuation state changes by optimized internal timing control. The PE43705 has a maximum 25 kHz switching rate. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions When handling this UltraCMOS(R) device, observe the same precautions that you would use with 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 specified rating. 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 low-frequency spurious performance of the PE43705 is -140 dBm. Latch-Up Avoidance Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS(R) devices are immune to latch-up. Moisture Sensitivity Level The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the PE43705 in the 32-lead 5x5 mm QFN package is MSL1. (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 18 Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Table 7. Parallel Truth Table Table 8. Serial Attenuation Word Truth Table Parallel Control Setting Attenuation Word D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 (LSB) Attenuation Setting RF1-RF2 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Attenuation Setting RF1-RF2 L L L L L L L Reference I.L. L L L L L L L L Reference I.L. L L L L L L H 0.25 dB L L L L L L L H 0.25 dB L L L L L H L 0.5 dB L L L L L L H L 0.5 dB L L L L H L L 1 dB L L L L L H L L 1 dB L L L H L L L 2 dB L L L L H L L L 2 dB L L H L L L L 4 dB L L L H L L L L 4 dB L H L L L L L 8 dB L L H L L L L L 8 dB H L L L L L L 16 dB L H L L L L L L 16 dB 31.75 dB L H H H H H H H 31.75 dB H H H H H H H Table 9. Serial Address Word Truth Table Address Word A0 Address Setting L L 000 L H 001 A7 (MSB) A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 X X X X X L X X X X X L X X X X X L H L 010 X X X X X L H H 011 X X X X X H L L 100 X X X X X H L H 101 X X X X X H H L 110 X X X X X H H H 111 Table 10. Serial Addressable Register Map Bits can either be set to logic high or logic low MSB (last in) LSB (first in) D7 must be set to logic low Q15 Q14 Q13 Q12 Q11 Q10 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Address Word Attenuation Word Attenuation Word is derived directly from the attenuation value. For example, to program the 18.25 dB state at address 3: Address word: XXXXX011 Attenuation Word: Multiply by 4 and convert to binary 4 * 18.25 dB 73 01001001 Serial Input: XXXXX01101001001 Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Programming Options Parallel/Serial Selection Either a Parallel or Serial Addressable interface can be used to control the PE43705. The P/S bit provides this selection, with P/S = LOW selecting the Parallel interface and P/S = HIGH selecting the Serial Addressable interface. Parallel Mode Interface The Parallel interface consists of seven CMOScompatible control lines that select the desired attenuation state, as shown in Table 7. The Parallel interface timing requirements are defined by Figure 5 (Parallel Interface Timing Diagram), Table 13 (Parallel and Direct Interface AC Characteristics) and switching time (Tables 1-3). 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 5) to latch new attenuation state into device. For Direct Parallel programming, the Latch Enable (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 Addressable interface is a 16-bit Serial-In, Parallel-Out shift register buffered by a transparent latch. The 16-bits make up two words comprised of 8bits each. The first word is the Attenuation Word, which controls the state of the DSA. The second word is the Address Word, which is compared to the static (or programmed) logical states of the A0, A1 and A2 digital inputs. If there is an address match, the DSA changes state; otherwise its current state will remain unchanged. Figure 4 illustrates an example timing diagram for programming a state. It is required that all parallel control inputs be grounded when the DSA is used in Serial Addressable mode. The Serial interface is controlled using three CMOScompatible signals: Serial-In (SI), Clock (CLK), and Latch Enable (LE). The SI and CLK inputs allow data to be serially entered into the shift register. Serial data is clocked in LSB first, beginning with the Attenuation Word. (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 18 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. Attenuation Word and Address Word truth tables are listed in Table 8 and Table 9. A programming example of the serial register is illustrated in Table 10. The serial timing diagram is illustrated in Figure 4. Power-up Control Settings The PE43705 will always initialize to the maximum attenuation setting (31.75 dB) on power-up for both the Serial Addressable 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 s 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 attenuation 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 Addressable 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. Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Figure 4. Serial Timing Diagram Bits can either be set to logic high or logic low D[7] must be set to logic low DI[6:0] T T DISU DIH P/S T T PSSU D[0] SI T D[1] D[2] D[3] D[4] D[5] D[6] PSIH D[7] SISU T SIH CLK T T CLKL T CLKH LESU LE T LEPW T DO[6:0] PD VALID Figure 5. Latched Parallel/Direct Parallel Timing Diagram Table 11. Latch and Clock Specifications P/S TPSSU DI[6:0] TPSH Latch Enable Shift Clock Function 0 Shift register clocked X Contents of shift register transferred to attenuator core VALID TDISU TDIH LE TLEPW DO[6:0] VALID TPD TDIPD Table 12. Serial Interface AC Characteristics VDD = 3.4V or 5.0V, -40C < TA < 105C, unless otherwise specified Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit 10 MHz Table 13. Parallel and Direct Interface AC Characteristics VDD = 3.4V or 5.0V, -40C < TA < 105C, unless otherwise specified Symbol Min Latch enable minimum pulse width TLEPW 30 ns Parallel data setup time TDISU 100 ns ns Parallel data hold time TDIH 100 ns 30 ns Parallel/serial setup time TPSSU 100 ns 10 ns Parallel/serial hold time TPSIH 100 TPD 10 ns TDIPD 5 ns Serial clock frequency FCLK 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 Latch enable min. pulse width TLEPW Serial data setup time TSISU Parameter Serial data hold time TSIH 10 ns Digital register delay (internal) Parallel data setup time TDISU 100 ns Digital register delay (internal, direct mode only) Parallel data hold time TDIH 100 ns Address setup time TASU 100 ns TAH 100 ns Parallel/serial setup time TPSSU 100 ns Parallel/serial hold time TPSH 100 ns Digital register delay (internal) TPD Address hold time Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com 10 Max Unit ns ns (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Typical Performance Data, 0.25 dB Step @ 25C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 6. 0.25 dB Step Attenuation vs. Frequency* Step Attenuation (dB) 0.25 0.2GHz 0.125 0.9GHz 1.8GHz 0 2.2GHz 3GHz 4GHz -0.125 5GHz 6GHz -0.25 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 * Monotonicity is held so long as step-attenuation does not cross below -0.25 dB Figure 7. 0.25 dB Step, Actual vs. Frequency 35 Actual Attenuation (dB) 30 25 0.9GHz 20 1.8GHz 2.2GHz 15 3GHz 10 4GHz 5GHz 5 6GHz 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 Ideal Attenuation (dB) 24 28 32 Figure 9. 0.25 dB Attenuation Error vs. Frequency Figure 8. 0.25 dB Major State Bit Error vs. Attenuation Setting 1.5 0.25dB 1 Attenuation Error (dB) 0.5dB 1dB 0.5 2dB 4dB 0 8dB Attenuation Error (dB) 1.5 0.2GHz 1 0.9GHz 1.8GHz 0.5 2.2GHz 3GHz 4GHz 0 5GHz 16dB -0.5 31.75dB 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 18 6GHz -0.5 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) Document No. DOC-47814-3 | 24 28 32 UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Typical Performance Data, 0.5 dB Step @ 25C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 10. 0.5 dB Step Attenuation vs. Frequency* Step Attenuation (dB) 0.5 0.2GHz 0.25 0.9GHz 1.8GHz 2.2GHz 0 3GHz 4GHz -0.25 5GHz 6GHz 7GHz -0.5 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 * Monotonicity is held so long as step-attenuation does not cross below -0.5 dB Figure 11. 0.5 dB Step, Actual vs. Frequency 35 Actual Attenuation (dB) 30 0.9GHz 25 1.8GHz 20 2.2GHz 15 3GHz 4GHz 10 5GHz 5 6GHz 7GHz 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 Ideal Attenuation (dB) 24 28 32 Figure 13. 0.5 dB Attenuation Error vs. Frequency Figure 12. 0.5 dB Major State Bit Error vs. Attenuation Setting 1.5 1.5 Attenuation Error (dB) 1dB 2dB 0.5 4dB 8dB 0 16dB Attenuation Error (dB) 0.2GHz 0.5dB 1 1 0.9GHz 1.8GHz 2.2GHz 0.5 3GHz 4GHz 5GHz 0 6GHz 31.5dB -0.5 7GHz -0.5 0 1 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) Document No. DOC-47804-3 | 5 www.psemi.com 6 7 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Typical Performance Data, 1 dB Step @ 25C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 14. 1 dB Step Attenuation vs. Frequency* 1 Step Attenuation (dB) 0.2GHz 0.9GHz 0.5 1.8GHz 2.2GHz 0 3GHz 4GHz 5GHz -0.5 6GHz 7GHz -1 8GHz 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 * Monotonicity is held so long as step-attenuation does not cross below -1.0 dB Figure 15. 1 dB Step, Actual vs. Frequency 35 Actual Attenuation (dB) 30 25 0.9GHz 2.2GHz 20 3GHz 15 4GHz 5GHz 10 6GHz 5 7GHz 8GHz 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 Ideal Attenuation (dB) 24 28 32 Figure 16. 1 dB Major State Bit Error vs. Attenuation Setting Figure 17. 1 dB Attenuation Error vs. Frequency 1.5 1.5 1 1 1dB 2dB 0.5 4dB 0 8dB 16dB -0.5 31dB Attenuation Error (dB) Attenuation Error (dB) 0.2GHz 0.9GHz 1.8GHz 2.2GHz 0.5 3GHz 4GHz 0 5GHz 6GHz -0.5 7GHz 8GHz -1 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 8 (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 12 of 18 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) Document No. DOC-47814-3 | 24 28 32 UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Typical Performance Data, 1 dB Step @ 25C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 18. Insertion Loss vs. Temperature 0 -0.5 Insertion Loss (dB) -1 -1.5 -2 -40C -2.5 25C -3 85C -3.5 105C -4 -4.5 -5 0 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 8 9 Figure 20. Output Return Loss vs. Attenuation Setting Figure 19. Input Return Loss vs. Attenuation Setting 0 0 -5 -5 0dB 0.25dB -15 0.5dB -20 1dB -25 2dB 4dB 0.25dB -15 0.5dB -20 1dB -25 2dB 4dB -30 8dB -30 8dB -35 16dB -35 16dB 31.75dB -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 8 31.75dB -40 9 0 Figure 21. Input Return Loss vs. Temperature for 16 dB Attenuation Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 8 9 Figure 22. Output Return Loss vs. Temperature for 16 dB Attenuation Setting 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 -15 -40C -20 25C -25 85C 105C -30 -35 Return Loss (dB) Return Loss (dB) 0dB -10 Return Loss (dB) Return Loss (dB) -10 -15 -40C -20 25C -25 85C 105C -30 -35 -40 -40 0 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) Document No. DOC-47804-3 | 6 7 www.psemi.com 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 8 9 (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 13 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Typical Performance Data @ 25C and VDD = 3.3V unless otherwise specified Figure 23. Relative Phase Error vs. Attenuation Setting Figure 24. Relative Phase Error for 31.75 dB Attenuation Setting vs. Frequency 70 100 0dB 0.25dB 60 0.5dB 1dB 40 2dB 4dB 8dB 20 Relative Phase Error (deg) Relative Phase Error (deg) 60 80 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (GHz) 6 7 2GHz 3GHz 30 4GHz 5GHz 20 31.75dB 0 6GHz 0 -40 8 Figure 25. Attenuation Error @ 900 MHz vs. Temperature 25 Temperature (deg C) 85 Figure 26. Attenuation Error @ 1800 MHz vs. Temperature 0.75 -40C 0.25 25C 85C 0 105C -0.25 Attenuation Error (dB) 0.5 Attenuation Error (dB) 1.8GHz 40 10 16dB 0 0.9GHz 50 0.5 -40C 25C 0.25 85C 105C 0 -0.25 -0.5 -0.5 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 0 32 Figure 27. Attenuation Error @ 3000 MHz vs. Temperature 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 Figure 28. IIP3 vs. Attenuation Setting 70 0.75 -40C 25C 0.25 85C 105C 0 60 Input IP3 (dBm) Attenuation Error (dB) 65 0.5 0.00 dB Attn 0.25 dB Attn 0.50 dB Attn 1.00 dB Attn 2.00 dB Attn 4.00 dB Attn 8.00 dB Attn 16.00 dB Attn 31.75 dB Attn 55 50 45 40 -0.25 35 -0.5 0 4 8 12 16 20 Attenuation Setting (dB) 24 28 32 (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 14 of 18 30 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Frequency (MHz) Document No. DOC-47814-3 | 7000 8000 UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Figure 30. Evaluation Board Layout Evaluation Kit The Digital Attenuator Evaluation Board (EVB) was designed to ease customer evaluation of the PE43705 Digital Step Attenuator. PE43705 EVB supports Direct Parallel, Latched Parallel, and Serial modes. A0 Evaluation Kit Setup Connect the EVB with the USB dongle board and USB cable as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29. Evaluation Kit PRT-13505 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 (or left) position. The LE pin of J1 (pin 15) must be tied to HIGH voltage. 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 D0-D6 to the AUTO position presents as OPEN, which is set for software programming of Latched Parallel and Serial mode. Table 7 depicts the parallel programming 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 J1 header of the PE43705 EVB, and set the D0-D6 SP3T switches to the AUTO position. Position the Parallel/Serial (P/S) select switch to the Parallel (or left) position. The evaluation software is written to operate the Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com 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 automatically programs the DSA each time an attenuation state is enabled. Serial Addressable Programming Procedure For automated serial 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 J1 header of the PE43705 EVB, and set the D0-D6 SP3T switches to the AUTO toggle position. Position the Parallel/Serial (P/S) select switch to the Serial (or right) position. Prior to programming, the user must define an address setting using the HDR4 header pin. Jump the middle row of pins on the HDR4 header (A0-A2) to the lower row of pins to set logic LOW, or jump the middle row of pins to the upper row of pins to set logic HIGH. If the HDR4 pins are left open, then 000 becomes the default address. 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 attenuation state is enabled. (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 15 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Figure 31. Evaluation Board Schematic DOC-47827 Notes: 1. Use PRT-13505 PCB. 2. CAUTION: Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 16 of 18 Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions PE43705 Product Specification Figure 32. Package Drawing 32-lead 5x5 QFN A 0.10 C (2X) 5.00 3.300.05 B 17 0.50 24 16 5.00 0.575 (x32) 3.300.05 8 1 3.50 Pin #1 Corner DOC-01872 0.10 0.05 0.05 C 5.20 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 0.850.05 0.10 C 5.20 3.35 DETAIL A BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW 3.35 32 9 0.240.05 (X32) 0.50 (X28) 25 3.50 0.10 C (2X) 0.290 (x32) 0.3750.05 (X32) C A B C ALL FEATURES SEATING PLANE 0.203 Ref. SIDE VIEW C 0.05 0.18 0.15 0.10 DETAIL A Figure 33. Top Marking Specification 43705 YYWW ZZZZZZ = Pin 1 designator YYWW = Date Code, last two digits of the year and work week ZZZZZZ = Six digits of the lot number 17-0091 Document No. DOC-47804-3 | www.psemi.com (c)2013-2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 17 of 18 PE43705 Product Specification Figure 34. Tape and Reel Drawing Tape Feed Direction Notes: 1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance .02 2. Camber not to exceed 1 mm in 100 mm 3. Material: PS + C 4. Ao and Bo measured as indicated 5. Ko measured from a plane on the inside bottom of the pocket to the top surface of the carrier 6. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole Ao = 5.25 mm Bo = 5.25 mm Ko = 1.1 mm Pin 1 Top of Device Device Orientation in Tape Table 14. Ordering Information Order Code Description Package Shipping Method PE43705A-Z PE43705 Digital step attenuator 32-lead 5x5 mm QFN 3000 units / T&R EK43705-11 PE43705 Evaluation kit Evaluation kit 1 / Box Sales Contact and Information For sales and contact information please visit www.psemi.com. Advance Information: The product is in a formative or design stage. The datasheet contains design target specifications for product development. Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice. Preliminary Specification: The datasheet contains preliminary data. Additional data may be added at a later date. Peregrine reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice in order to supply the best possible product. Product Specification: The datasheet contains final data. In the event Peregrine decides to change the specifications, Peregrine will notify customers of the intended changes by issuing a CNF (Customer Notification Form). 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Peregrine products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com. Document No. DOC-47814-3 | UltraCMOS(R) RFIC Solutions