Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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Features
Attenuation: 0.5 dB Steps to 15.5 dB
Low DC Power Consumption
Small Footprint, JEDEC Package
Integral TTL Driver
50 ohm Impedance
Test Boards are Available
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Lead-Free CSP-1 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT90-0283
Description
M/A-COM's MAAD-007081-000100 is a GaAs FET
5-bit digital attenuator with integral TTL driver. Step
size is 0.5 dB providing a 15.5 dB total attenuation
range. This device is in an PQFN plastic surface
mount package. MAAD-007081-000100 is ideally
suited for use where accuracy, fast speed, very low
power consumption and low costs are required.
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MAAD-007081-000100 Bulk Packaging
MAAD-007081-0001TR 1000 piece reel
MAAD-007081-0001TB Sample Test Board
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
Functional Schematic
Pin Configuration1
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 GND 17 NC
2 C8 18 NC
3 C4 19 NC
4 C2 20 NC
5 C1 21 NC
6 C0.5 22 NC
7 GND 23 NC
8 NC 24 NC
9 NC 25 NC
10 NC2 26 GND
11 GND 27 RF2
12 RF1 28 GND
13 GND 29 NC2
14 NC 30 -Vee
15 NC 31 NC
16 NC 32 +Vcc
1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground. (For PQFN Packages)
2. Pins 10 & 29 must be isolated
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Di-
rective 2002/95/EC.
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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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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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.
Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Insertion Loss DC - 3.5 GHz dB 2.8 3.2
Attenuation Accuracy Individual Bits 0.5-1-4-8 dB
Individual Bit 2 dB
Any Combination of Bits
1 to 15.5 dB
DC - 3.5 GHz
DC - 3.5 GHz
DC - 3.5 GHz
dB
dB
dB
±(.3 +5% of atten setting)
±(.4 +10% of atten setting)
±(.5 +7% of atten setting)
VSWR Full Range DC - 3.5 GHz Ratio 1.6:1 1.8:1
Switching Speed 50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF
10% to 90% or 90% to 10%
ns
ns
75
20
150
50
1 dB Compression
50 MHz
0.5 - 3.5 GHz
dBm
dBm
+21
+29
Input IP3 Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 50 MHz
0.5-3.5 GHz
dB
dB
+35
+48
Vcc
Vee
V
V
4.75
-8.0
5.0
-5.0
5.25
-4.75
VIL
VIH
LOW-level input voltage
HIGH-level input voltage
V
V
0.0
2.0
0.8
5.0
lin (Input Leakage Current) Vin = VCC or GND uA -1.0 1.0
Icc
(Quiescent Supply Current)
Vcntrl = VCC or GND uA 250 400
ΔIcc
(Additional Supply Current
Per TTL Input Pin)
VCC = Max, Vcntrl = VCC - 2.1 V mA 1.0
IEE VEE min to max, Vin = VIL or VIH mA -1.0 -0.2
Thermal Resistance θjc °C/W 15
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4
Parameter Absolute Max imum
Max. Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 3.5 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
VCC -0.5V VCC +7.0V
VEE -8.5V VEE +0.5V
VCC - VEE -0.5V VCC - VEE 14.5V
Vin5 -0.5V Vin VCC + 0.5V
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature -65ºC to +125ºC
3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
5. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic
signal is applied prior to power supply.
Recommended PCB Configuration 6
6. Application Note C2083 is available on line at
www.macom.com
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.
Moisture Sensitivity
The MSL rating for this part is defined as Level 2
per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020. Parts shall be stored
and/or baked as required for MSL Level 2 parts.
Truth Table (Digital Attenuator)
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
C8 C4 C2 C1 C0.5 Attenuation
0 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference
0 0 0 0 1 0.5 dB
0 0 0 1 0 1.0 dB
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 dB
0 1 0 0 0 4.0 dB
1 0 0 0 0 8.0 dB
1 1 1 1 1 15.5 dB
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
VSWR @ Insertion Loss
Attenuation Error, 0.5 dB Bit Attenuation Error, 1 dB Bit
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss
1. 0
1. 5
2.0
2.5
3.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequenc y (M Hz)
Lo ss (dB)
1. 0 0
1. 2 5
1. 5 0
1. 7 5
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Freq uency (MHz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1. 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz )
Er ror (dB)
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1. 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Freq uency (M Hz)
Er ror (d B)
Attenuation Error, 4 dB Bit Attenuation Error, 2 dB Bit
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1. 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Freq uency (M Hz)
Er ror (dB)
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1. 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Freq uency (M Hz)
Er ror (dB)
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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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.
Attenuation Error, 8 dB Bit Attenuation Error, Max. Attenuation
Typical Performance Curves
VSWR, 0.5 dB Bit VSWR, 1 dB Bit
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1. 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (M Hz)
Erro r ( dB)
-1.0
0.0
1. 0
2.0
3.0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Freq uency (M Hz )
Er ror (d B)
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSW R Ra tio
Input Output
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR Rat io
Input Output
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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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.
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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.
VSWR, 4 dB Bit
VSWR, 8 dB Bit VSWR, Maximum Attenuation
Typical Performance Curves
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
1. 8
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (M Hz)
VSWR Rat io
Input Output
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (M Hz)
VSWR Ratio
Input Output
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Fre quency (MHz)
VSW R Ratio
Input Output
1. 0
1. 2
1. 4
1. 6
1. 8
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Fre que ncy (MHz )
VSW R Ratio
Input Output
VSWR, 2 dB Bit
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
MAAD-007081-000100
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
India Tel: +91.80.4155721 China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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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.
CSP-1, Lead-Free 4 x 6 mm, 32-lead
PQFN
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow
recommendations.