Diode Variable Attenuator which utilizes an integrated 90
degree 3dB hybrid with a pair of Silicon PIN Diodes
to perform the required attenuation function as
Voltage (Current) is applied. This device operates
from 0 to 1.5 Volts at 260 uA typical control current
for maximum attenuation. The user can add external
biasing resistors to the bias ports for higher voltage
requirements as required.
M/A-COM’s MA4VAT2000-1277T PIN Diode
Variable Attenuator is designed for AGC Circuit
Applications requiring:
Lower Insertion Loss
Lower distortion through attenuation
Larger dynamic range for wide spread
spectrum applications
Function
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
RF2
GND
GND
PIN
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Function
DC2
GND
GND
DC1
GND
GND
RF1
GND
Center Paddle is RF and D.C. Ground
RF Input/Output Ports are Functionally Symmetrical
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1,2
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
RF C.W. Incident Power
Reversed Current @ -30 V
Control Current
Maximum Ratings
-40 °C to +85 °C
-65 °C to +150 °C
+175 °C
+33 dBm C.W.
l -50nA l
50mA per Diode
1. All the above are at Room Temperature except as noted
2. Exceeding the above Limits may cause permanent damage
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MA4VAT2000-1277T
HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
1.70 - 2.20 GHz
Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C
Parameter
No DC Bias Low Loss State
Insertion Loss
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
P1dB
IIP3
Control Voltage
DC Bias RF Attenuation State
Maximum Attenuation
Input Return Loss @ Max Attenuation
Output Return Loss @ Max Attenuation
IIP3
Control Voltage @ Max Attenuation
1.70 GHz – 2.20 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
V
23
17
17
15
-
25
20
20
21
1.50V @ 260uA
-
-
-
-
-
1.70 GHz – 2.20 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
V
-
11
11
30
37
-
1.2
16
16
33
40
0V @ 0uA
1.4
-
-
-
-
-
Rev. V3
Frequency Band
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Typical RF Performance Over Industry Designated RF Frequency Bands
Band
Freq
(MHz)
DCS
RX
TX
1710-1785
1805-1880
3,4
I. Loss
(dB)
1.2
1.2
Att.
(dB)
23
23
R. Loss
(dB)
13
13
IIP3
(dBm)
40
40
Phase
-Relative-
(Degree)
-20º
PCS
RX
TX
1850-1910
1930-1990
1.2
1.4
23
23
13
13
40
40
-20º
UMTS
WCDMA/CDMA
RX
TX
1920-1980
2110-2170
1.4
1.5
23
23
11
11
40
40
-25º
TD-S-CDMA
-
2010-2025
1.4
23
11
40
-25º
SCDMA
-
1800-2200
1.8
23
11
40
-25º
3. All are typical values only.
4. Relative phase is the measured Insertion Phase Difference between Insertion Loss and the 20dB Attenuation State.
(Please refer to the plots below)
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MA4VAT2000-1277T
HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
1.70 - 2.20 GHz
Plots of Typical RF Characteristics @ + 25 °C
Typical Insertion Loss & Attenuation Plot
Typical Insertion Loss & Attenuation for MA4VAT2000-1277
0
-5
Rev. V3
Typical Attenuation Vs Voltage Plot (@ 1950 MHz)
Typical Attenuation VS Voltage For MA4VAT2000-1277
30
25
Attenuation (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
1.70
1.80
1.90
2.00
2.10
2.20
2.30
2.40
2.50
Attenuation (dB)
20
15
10
5
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
Frequency (G
Hz)
0V/0mA
0.70V/37uA
0.90V/86uA
1.11V/143uA
1.30V/190uA
1.40V/230uA
1.50V/260uA
Voltage Applied (V)
Typical Return Loss @ All Attenuation Levels Plot
Typical R
eturn Losses for MA4V
AT2000-1277
0
-5
Typical IIP3 Vs Attenuation Plot
Typical IP V Attenuation for MA4V
3 S
AT2000-1277
60
50
40
eturn Loss (dB)
R
-10
)
3
IP (dBm
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
1.70
1.80
1.90
2.00
2.10
2.20
2.30
2.40
2.50
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
1.20
30
20
10
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
Frequency (G
Hz)
0V/0uA
0.70V/37uA
0.90V/86uA
1.11V/143uA
1.30V/190uA
1.40V/230uA
1.50V/260uA
Attenuation (dB)
Typical Relative Phase Shift Per Attenuation
(Voltage) Plot
Typical R
elative P
hase Shift vs Frequency per V
oltage (Attenuation) for
MA4V
AT2000-1277
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
1.70
1.80
1.90
2.00
2.10
2.20
2.30
2.40
2.50
elative Phase Shift (degree)
R
For Reference ONLY:
Low Loss
5 dB Attenuation
10 dB Attenuation
15 dB Attenuation
20 dB Attenuation
25 dB Attenuation
=
=
=
=
=
=
0V, @0uA
0.90V, @86uA
1.11V, @143uA
1.30V, @190uA
1.40V, @230uA
1.50V, @260uA
Frequency (G
Hz)
0V/0mA
0.70V/37uA
0.90V/86uA
1.11V/143uA
1.30V/190uA
1.40V/230uA
1.50V/260uA
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MA4VAT2000-1277T
HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
1.70 - 2.20 GHz
Package PIN Designation, External Components, and Equivalent Circuit
R in/out
F
C
block
Rev. V3
C
=10pF
block
C
= 10pF
bias
R
external = 0 -O s
hm
C
bias
R
bias
INP T
U
C
ontrol C
urrent
C
bias
G
ND
P
addle
C
block
R out/in
F
Ordering Information
Part Number
MA4VAT2000-1277T
Package
Tape and Reel
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MA4VAT2000-1277T
HMIC PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
1.70 - 2.20 GHz
Rev. V3
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