sets the overall transfer function of the circuit. To
increase the transfer function, decrease the Control
Voltage and the value of R1. Varying the value of
R4 will optimize the linearity of the circuit. One can
achieve a very linear transfer function (less than
± 1 dB/V) by driving the attenuator over a smaller
portion of its dynamic range. In the case of the
MAAV-007089-000100 and MAAV-007090-000100
attenuators, this would be limited to a dynamic
range of 28 and 25 dB, respectively. Temperature
compensation is a function temperature coefficient
of the thermistor, R3, and the ratio of R2 to R3, and
can only be optimized once the transfer function
and linearity component values have been
established.
Description
M/A-COM's MADR-007098-000100 is a break point
free driver that produces a logarithmic output current
suitable for linearizing PIN diode based shunt
attenuators. This driver, in conjunction with customer
defined external components, produces a linear
transfer function (dB/V) between the input control
voltage of the driver and the attenuation output of
the PIN attenuator. The MADR-007098-000100 has
been optimized for linearizing M/A-COM’s MAAV-
007089-000100 or MAAV-007090-000100
attenuators, but will function well with most types of
cathode grounded, PIN attenuators. The driver is
packaged in a SOW-16 package for commercial
SMT applications. A typical schematic for a 30 dB,
7.5 dB/V linear attenuator is shown in Figure 1.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
Function
N/C
N/C
REF
INPUT +
GND
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Function
N/C
N/C
N/C
OUTPUT
N/C
+ V
CC
N/C
N/C
Ordering Information
Part Number
MADR-007098-000100
MADR-007098-0001TR
MAAV-007089-DR01TB
Package
Bulk Packaging
1000 piece reel
Test Board with Circuit per Figure 1
(MAAV-007089-000100,
GSM Attenuator)
Test Board with Circuit per Figure 1
(MAAV-007090-000100,
PCS Attenuator)
4
5
6
7
8
MAAV-007090-DR01TB
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
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MADR-007098
Linear Driver for
PIN Diode Attenuators
Figure 1. Linear Attenuator Schematic
RFin
+Vcc
C1
.01 µF
R1
14
4
Rev. V2
2
1,3,4
16,14,13
Vcontrol
(0 to 4V)
39K
R2
680
IN
MADR-007098
-000100
12
7
VOLTAGE
VARIABLE
ATTENNUATOR
3
REF
5
5,6,8
9,11,12
R3
(PTCT)
330
R4
360
10
RFoutput
NOTES:
a. Transfer function is 7.5 dB/V
b. Vcontrol is 0V to 4.0V
c. +Vcc is 5.0V ± 5%
d. R3 is a positive temperature coefficient thermistor.
e. Attenuator is MAAV-007089-000100 or MAAV-007090-000100
Figure 2. Typical Attenuation Error
MADR-007098-000100 Driver with MAAV-007090-000100 VVA
2.0
1.5
Attenuation Error (dB)
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
2
Frequency: 1
960 M Hz
Vco nt: 0 to 4.0V
Attenuation (dB)
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MADR-007098
Linear Driver for
PIN Diode Attenuators
Rev. V2
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, Z
0
= 50
Parameter
Output Drive Current
+V
CC
Supply Range
+V
CC
Supply Tolerance
+V
CC
Quiescent Current
Linearity
Transfer Function
Settling Time
Test Conditions
Load Dependent
—
—
No Load
Application Dependent
Application Dependent
50% Ctl to 90%/10% RF
Units
mA
V
%
mA
dB
dB/V
µs
Min
10
3.0
—
—
±1
3
—
Typ
—
5.0
5
1.0
± 2.5
7.5
50
Max
—
12
—
2.0
—
10
—
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1,2
Parameter
+V
CC
Input +
REF
Output Current
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Package Power Dissipation
Lead Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+20 V
±5V
±5V
20 mA
-40ºC to +85ºC
-65ºC to +125ºC
150 mW
300ºC for 10 seconds
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.
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
2. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
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MADR-007098
Linear Driver for
PIN Diode Attenuators
Lead-Free,
SOW-16
†
Rev. V2
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow
recommendations.
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MADR-007098
Linear Driver for
PIN Diode Attenuators
Rev. V2
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