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RFSA3523

RFSA3523

5MHz to 6000MHz, Digital Step Attenuator

The

RFMD’s RFSA3523 is a 5-bit digital step attenuator

(DSA) that features high linearity over the entire 15.5dB gain

control range with 0.5dB steps. The RFSA3523 uses serial

control interface. The RFSA3523 has a low insertion loss of

1.4dB at 2GHz. Patent pending circuit architecture provides

overshoot-free transient switching performance. External

address pins allow up to eight DSAs to be controlled on a

single bus. The RFSA3523 is available in a 3mm x 3mm QFN

package.

16

1

2

3

4

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

5

6

7

8

5-BIT DSA

LOGIC CONTROL

VDD

A0

GND

RFIN

LE

GND

GND

RFOUT

Functional Block Diagram

Ordering Information

RFSA3523SQ

Sample bag with 25 pieces

RFSA3523SR

7" Reel with 100 pieces

RFSA3523TR7

7" Reel with 2500 pieces

RFSA3523PCK-410

5MHz to 6000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag

Package: QFN, 16-Pin,

3.0mm x 3.0mm x 0.85mm

Features

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5-Bit, 15.5dB Range, 0.5dB Step

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Patent Pending Circuit Architecture

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Overshoot-free Transient

Switching Performance

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Frequency Range 5MHz to

6000MHz

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High Linearity, IIP3 >55dBm

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Serial Control Interface

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Fast Switching Speed, <120nsec

Typical

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Serial Addressable Supports Up to

Eight Addresses

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Single Supply 3V to 5V Operation

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RF Pins Have No DC Voltage, Can

be DC Grounded Externally

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Power-up Default Setting Is

Maximum Attenuation

Applications

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2G through 4G Base Stations

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Point-to-Point

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WiMax/WiFi

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Test Equipment

RFSA3523