MAADSS0009 Digital Attenuator, 30 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Functional Schematic Features Rev. V1 Attenuation 2-dB Steps to 30 dB High Accuracy Low Intermodulation Product: +50 dBm IP3 Low DC Power Consumption: 50 W Temperature Stability +/-0.15 dB: -40C to +85C Lead-Free SOIC-16 Plastic Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free "Green" Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-220 RF1 16 GND GND GND 15 14 13 16 dB GND GND 12 8 dB GND RF2 10 9 11 4 dB 2 dB Description M/A-COM's MAADSS0009 is a 4-bit, 2-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free SOIC 16-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAADSS0009 is ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast switching, very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include radio and cellular equipment, wireless LANs, GPS equipment and other Gain/Level Control circuits. MAADSS0009 Lead-Free SOIC 16-Lead MAADSS0009TR-3000 3000 piece reel 3 4 5 6 7 8 VC1 VC1 VC2 VC2 VC3 VC3 VC4 VC4 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 VC1 9 RF2 2 VC1 10 GND 3 VC2 11 GND 4 VC2 12 GND 5 VC3 13 GND 6 VC3 14 GND 7 VC4 15 GND 8 VC4 16 RF1 Ordering Information1 Package 2 Pin Configuration The MAADSS0009 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The process features full chip passivation for increased performance and reliability. Part Number 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power 50 MHz 500-2000 MHz +27 dBm +34 dBm Control Voltage -8.5 V VC 5V Operating Temperature -40C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 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. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0009 Digital Attenuator, 30 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25C, VC = 0 V / -5 V, Z0 = 50 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss (reference state) DC - 0.5 GHz DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz dB dB dB -- -- -- 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.7 1.8 2.1 Attenuation Accuracy 4 DC - 1.0 GHz DC - 2.0 GHz (0.15 dB + 3% of Atten Setting in dB) dB (0.30 dB + 4% of Atten Setting in dB) dB VSWR Ratio -- 1.2:1 -- Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS -- 12 -- Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS -- 18 -- Transients In-Band mV -- 25 -- 1 dB Compression Input Power, 0.05 GHz Input Power, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- 20 28 -- -- IP2 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- 45 68 -- -- IP3 Measured Relative to Input Power (For two-tone input power up to +5 dBm) 0.05 GHz 0.5 - 2.0 GHz dBm dBm -- -- 40 50 -- -- Control Current |VC| = 5 V A -- 100 4. Attenuation accuracy specifications apply with negative bias control and low inductance grounding. Lead-Free SOIC-16 Truth Table 5 Control Inputs VC 4 VC VC VC VC VC VC VC 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Attenution (dB) 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Reference State 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 dB 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 4 dB 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 8 dB 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 16 dB 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 30 dB 5. 0 = -0.2 V to 0 V, 1 = -8 V to -5 V. Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 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.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0009 Digital Attenuator, 30 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Attenuation Insertion Loss 3 0 -5 2 -10 -15 1 +25C -40C +85C -20 -25 0 0.0 -30 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.0 0.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Attenuation Accuracy VSWR 1.5 2.0 IL 2 dB 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 1.8 AttenDev 2 AttenDev4 Attendev8 AttenDev16 AttenDev30 1.0 0.5 1.6 0.0 1.4 -0.5 1.2 -1.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 1.5 2.0 -1.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 3 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.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAADSS0009 Digital Attenuator, 30 dB, 4-Bit DC - 2.0 GHz Rev. V1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc ("MACOM") products. 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