It requires external DC blocking capacitors on the
RF ports, positive supply voltage and five individual
bit control voltages.
The MAATSS0017 is particularly suited where high
attenuation accuracy, low insertion loss and low
intermodulation products are required.
Typical
applications include base stations, wireless data,
and wireless local loop gain level control circuits.
The MAATSS0017 is fabricated using M/A-COM’s
GaAs 1.0 micron process. The process features full
chip passivation for increased performance and
reliability.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
GND
GND
VC1
VC2
VC3
VC4
VC5
GND
Pin No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Function
RF2
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
RF1
Recommended Configuration
Ordering Information
1
Part Number
MAATSS0017
MAATSS0017TR
MAATSS0017SMB
Package
Bulk Packaging
1000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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MAATSS0017
Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB
400 - 2500 MHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25 °C, Z
0
= 50
,
Vs = +5 V, Vc = 0 V / 5 V
Parameter
Insertion Loss (reference state)
VSWR
Accuracy
Attenuation Range
1 dB Compression Input Power
IP3
Trise, Tfall
Ton, Toff
Transients
Control Current
Rev. V2
Conditions
—
Any State
Any State
—
+3 V
+5 V
Two tones, Pin < +5 dBm/tone
+3 V
+5 V
10/90% or 90/10% RF
50% CNTL to 90/10% RF
In Band
+3 V
+5 V
Frequency
0.5 - 1.8 GHz
1.8 - 2.2 GHz
2.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 0.8 GHz
0.8 - 1.8 GHz
1.8 - 2.2 GHz
2.2 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
0.5 - 2.5 GHz
—
—
—
—
—
Units
dB
dB
dB
Ratio
Min.
—
—
—
—
Typ.
1.9
2.2
2.5
1.6:1
Max.
2.2
2.5
2.8
—
± (0.3 + 4% atten setting)
± (0.3 + 3% atten setting)
± (0.3 + 6% atten setting)
± (0.3 + 8% atten setting)
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
µS
µS
mV
µA
µA
14.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15.5
25
30
36
46
2
2
62
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
40
40
Truth Table
2
Control Inputs
VC5
1
0
1
1
1
1
VC4
1
1
0
1
1
1
VC3
1
1
1
0
1
1
VC2
1
1
1
1
0
1
VC1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Attenuation
(dB)
Reference
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
2. 0 = 0.0 V ± 0.2 V,
1 = Vs = 5.0 V ± 0.2 V
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MAATSS0017
Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB
400 - 2500 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss
5
Rev. V2
Attenuation at Major Bits
20
+25ºC
-40ºC
+85ºC
4
15
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
15.5 dB
3
10
2
1
5
0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Input Return Loss
0
Output Return Loss
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-40
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
15.5 dB
-30
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
15.5 dB
-40
-50
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
-50
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Accuracy
2
Attenuation Accuracy vs. Setting
0.5
0
0.0
-2
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
15.5 dB
-0.5
-4
-1.0
250 MHz
400 MHz
900 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
2500 MHz
-6
-1.5
-8
-2.0
-10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
-2.5
0
4
8
12
16
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
3
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MAATSS0017
Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB
400 - 2500 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Step size (low frequency)
1.0
250 MHz
400 MHz
900 MHz
Rev. V2
Step size (high frequency)
1.0
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
2500 MHz
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0
4
8
12
16
0.0
0
4
8
12
16
Attenuation Setting (dB)
Attenuation Setting (dB)
IIP3, +5 V, at 0 dB Attenuation Setting
55
+25ºC
-40ºC
+85ºC
IIP3, +3 V, at 0 dB Attenuation Setting
55
50
50
+25ºC
-40ºC
+85ºC
45
45
40
40
35
35
30
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
30
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
IIP3, +5 V, vs. Attenuation Setting
55
Sample Board Loss
0.5
+25ºC
-40ºC
+85ºC
50
0.4
45
0 dB
0.5 dB
1 dB
2 dB
4 dB
8 dB
15.5 dB
0.3
40
0.2
35
0.1
30
500
0.0
1000
1500
2000
2500
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
4
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MAATSS0017
Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB
400 - 2500 MHz
Lead-Free
QSOP-16 (SSOP-16)
†
Rev. V2
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
3,4
Parameter
Input Power
Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Instructions
The MAATSS0017 is designed to operate with 5 V
logic levels. The difference between +3 V and +5
V operation is minimal for small signal perform-
ance. IIP3, however, is a strong function of volt-
age. +3 V is the minimum voltage at which the
product will reliably operate.
The MAATSS0017 requires a parallel interface that
allows the user to enter a 5 bit digital word. Each
state increments the attenuation by 0.5 dB giving a
total range of 15.5 dB.
The MAATSS0017 is not internally DC blocked.
This means that the device requires DC blocking
capacitors on the RF1 and RF2 ports. M/A-COM
recommends 0.1 uF to allow for the entire fre-
quency range to be utilized. Higher frequency
applications can use smaller value capacitors as
DC blocks.
For application information concerning this and
other M/A-COM products, please visit our website
at www.macom.com, where information including
soldering profiles, reliability procedures, and S-
parameter data can be found.
Absolute Maximum
+34 dBm
+7 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +125°C
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.
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