Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

30 dB, 0.5-2.0 GHz

MAAVSS0008

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V2

1

RoHS

Compliant

Features

• Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +5 Volts

• 30 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation

• ± 2 dB Linearity from BSL

• Low DC Power Consumption

• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

• Fast Switching Speed

• Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package

• 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper

• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

• 260°C Reflow Compatible

• RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-110-2

Description

M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0008 is a GaAs MMIC voltage

variable absorptive attenuator in a lead-free SOIC-8

surface mount plastic package. The MAAVSS0008

is ideally suited for use where linear attenuation fine

tuning and very low power consumption are

required.

Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS

equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits.

The MAAVSS0008 is fabricated with a monolithic

GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The

process features full chip passivation for increased

performance and reliability.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

Ground

5

2

Ground

6

Ground

3

RF Port

7

RF Port

4

8

Ground

3. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.

Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

MAAVSS0008

Bulk Packaging

MAAVSS0008TR

1000 piece reel

Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size

information.

8

7

6

5

1

2

3

4

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

+21 dBm

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Directive 2002/95/EC.