Variable Attenuator which utilizes an integrated 90
degree 3dB hybrid with a pair of Silicon PIN Diodes
to perform the required attenuation function as D.C.
Voltage (Current) is applied.
This device operates from 0 to 1.9 Volts at 1.89 mA
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 MA4VAT904-1061T 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
Symetrical as RF Input/Ouput
Symetrical as RF Input/Ouput
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8
Absolute Maximum Ratings @ +25 °C
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.
50nA
50 mA per Diode
1. All the above values are at +25 °C, unless otherwise noted.
2. Exceeding these limits may cause permanent damage.
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MA4VAT904-1061T
High IIP3 PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C
Parameter
No DC Bias RF Parameter
Insertion Loss
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
P1dB
Input IP3
Control Voltage
DC Bias RF Parameter
Maximum Attenuation
Input Return Loss @ Max Attenuation
Output Return Loss @ Max Attenuation
Input IP3
Control Voltage @ Max Attenuation
Control Current@ Max Attenuation
Bias = 1.9V
0.80 GHz—1.00 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
V
mA
18.5
15
15
36
-
1.2
24
21
21
39
1.9 V @ 1.89 mA
1.8
3,4
Rev. V4
Frequency Band
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
0.80 GHz—1.00 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
V
-
11
11
30
45
-
1.0
12
12
-
49
0 V @ OuA
1.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.4
Typical RF Performance Over Industry Designated RF Frequency Bands
Band
Freq
(MHz)
RX
AMPS
TX
869-894
0.9
22
12
824-849
I. Loss
(dB)
0.9
Att.
(dB)
22
R. Loss
(dB)
12
IIP3
(dBm)
45
Phase
-Relative-
(Degree)
-15°
45
RX
GSM
TX
880-915
925-960
1.2
1.2
20
20
11
11
45
-20°
45
3. All are typical values only.
4. Relative phase is the measured Insertion Phase difference between Insertion Loss and 15 dB Attenuation.
(Please refer to the plots below)
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MA4VAT904-1061T
High IIP3 PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Plots of Typical RF Characteristics @ +25 °C
Typical Insertion Loss & Attenuation
Typical Attenuation vs Voltage
MA4V
AT904-1061
Attenuation vs C
ontrol V
oltage
0
-5
Rev. V4
Attenuation (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Bias Voltage (V)
800MHz
900MHz
1000MHz
Typical Return Loss @ All Attenuation Levels
MA4VAT904-1061
Typ In u R rnL ss
ical p t etu o
0
Typical IIP3 vs Attenuation
MA4VAT904-1061
Typical IP3 vs Bias Voltage @
900MHz
(1MHz O
ffset, + 0dBm Pin)
70
-5
60
50
oss
e
R turn L dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.600
0.700
0.800
0.900
1.000
1.100
1.200
IP3 (dBm)
40
30
20
10
0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
F que (G z)
re ncy H
0V A
/0m
0.77V
/0.28m
A
0.93V
/0.48m
A
1.27V
/0.93m
A
1.53V
/1.28m
A
1.77V
/1.62m
A
1.89V
/1.80m
A
Bias Voltage (V)
Typical Relative Phase Shift Per Attenuation (Voltage)
MA4V
AT904-1061
R
elative P
hase vs C
ontrol V
oltage
90
70
egree))
elative Phase (D
R
50
30
10
-10
-30
-50
-70
-90
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
For Reference ONLY:
Insertion Loss
5dB Attenuation
10dB Attenuation
15dB Attenuation
20dB Anttenuation
= 0.00 V @ 0.00 mA
= 0.94 V @ 0.49 mA
= 1.26 V @ 0.93 mA
= 1.50 V @ 1.22 mA
= 1.77V @ 1.60 mA
Bias Voltage (V)
800MHz
900MHz
1000MHz
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MA4VAT904-1061T
High IIP3 PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Package PIN Designation, External Components, and Equivalent Circuit
Rev. V4
C
ias
b
L
as
bi
R IN U
F /O T
C
lock
b
C n l C rre
o tro u nt
R
ia
bs
C
lock
b
R O T/IN
FU
L
as
bi
C
ias
b
External Bias Components
Rbias= 680 Ohms ( 1.66 V, @1.50 mA )
Lbias= 150 nH
Cbias =100 pF
Cblock =100 pF
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High IIP3 PIN Diode Variable Attenuator
0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Rev. V4
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