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GaAs PIN MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE

ATTENUATOR, 36 - 50 GHz

v01.0209

General Description

Features

Functional Diagram

Low Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB

Wide Dynamic Range: 22 dB

Balanced Topology

High Input IP3: +17 dBm

Analog Control Voltage: 0 to +4V

Die Size: 1.47 x 1.5 x 0.1 mm

Electrical Specifications, T

Typical Applications

This HMC-VVD106 is ideal for:

• Short Haul / High Capacity Radios

• Automotive Radar

• Test Equipment

• SATCOM

• Military

• Point-to-Point Radios

• Point to Multi-Point Radios

The HMC-VVD106 is a monolithic GaAs PIN diode

based Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which

exhibits low insertion loss, high IP3, and wide dynamic

range. The balanced topology delivers excellent

return loss while the single control voltage can be

applied to either side of the die. All bond pads and

the die backside are Ti/Au metallized, and the PIN

diode

devices

are

fully

passivated

for

reliable

operation. This wideband VVA MMIC is compatible

with conventional die attach methods, as well as

thermocompression and thermosonic wirebonding,

making it ideal for MCM and hybrid microcircuit

applications. All data shown herein is measured on

chip in a 50 Ohm environment and contacted with

RF probes.

HMC-VVD106

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Frequency Range

36 - 50

GHz

Insertion Loss

1.5

2

dB

Attenuation Range

21

dB

Return Loss

15

dB

IM3 @ Pin = 0 dBm / Tone

30

dBc

*Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are from probed die