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3

Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

30 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz

Rev. V3

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

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

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Typical Performance Curves @ 25°C

Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 900, 1800 MHz

Insertion Loss vs. Frequency

Return Loss vs. Control Voltage, F = 900 MHz

IP3 vs. Control Voltage

1 dB Compression vs. Control Voltage. F = 900 MHz

Attenuation vs. Temperature

Normalized to +25°C, F = 900 MHz

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

0

1

2

3

4

5

1800

900

Control Voltage (V)

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

0

1

2

3

4

5

-40°C

+85°C

Control Voltage (V)

0

10

20

30

40

0

1

2

3

4

5

400 MHz

900 MHz

Control Voltage (V)

0

10

20

30

40

0

1

2

3

4

5

Control Voltage (V)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

0

1

2

3

4

5

Control Voltage (V)

0

1

2

3

4

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

Frequency (GHz)