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2

PIN Diode Based Variable

Attenuator, 50 - 1000 MHz

Rev. V6

AT10-0019

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

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Parameter

Frequency

Units

Min

Typ

Max

Insertion Loss

50 - 1000 MHz

dB

—

2.4

2.8

Dynamic Range

50 - 1000 MHz

dB

33

42

—

Attenuation

Flatness

50 - 1000 MHz

50 - 1000 MHz

dB

dB

—

—

1.0

1.5

1.5

2.0

VSWR

50 - 1000 MHz

Ratio

—

1.7:1

2.1:1

Trise, Tfall

Ton, Toff

Transients

—

µs

µs

mV

—

—

—

10

15

150

20

25

250

1 dB

Compression

100 MHz

500 MHz

1000 MHz

dBm

dBm

dBm

10

17

21

13

20

24

—

—

—

100 MHz

1000 MHz

dBm

dBm

24

34

27

37

—

—

—

V

+4.75

+5.0

+5.25

DC

mA

—

2

2.5

Test Conditions

Vcont.: +10 V

Vcont.: 0 V

Attenuation: 0 to 20 dB

Attenuation: 20 to 30 dB

Vcont.: 0 - 10V

10%/90%, 90%/10%

50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF

In-band

Vcont.: 0 - 10V

Vcont.: 0 - 10V

Two-tone inputs up to +10 dBm

—

Control Current

—

DC

mA

—

2.7

3.5

1.

Unit requires external .01 µF DC Blocks on RF lines.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

2,3

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Max. Input Power

50 - 500 MHz

500 - 1000 MHz

+24 dBm

+30 dBm

Voltages

Control Voltage

-1 V to +7.0 V

-1 V to +15 V

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +125°C

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.

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.

Pad Layout

MAAV-007088-000100

PAD LAYOUT

Dimensions are in inches

All undefined pins are connected to ground