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PE94302
50 Ω RF Digital Step Attenuator
For Rad-Hard Space Applications
6-bit, 31.5 dB, DC – 4.0 GHz
Product Description
The PE94302 is a high linearity, 6-bit UltraCMOS™ RF Digital
Step Attenuator (DSA) specifically optimized for rad-hard space
applications. This 50-ohm RF DSA covers a 31.5 dB
attenuation range in 0.5 dB steps. It provides both parallel and
serial CMOS control interface which operate on a single 3-volt
supply. It also has a unique control interface that allows the
user to select an initial attenuation state at power-up. The PE
94302 maintains high attenuation accuracy over frequency and
temperature and exhibits very low insertion loss and power
consumption.
Features
• Attenuation: 0.5 dB steps to 31.5 dB
• Flexible parallel and serial programming
interfaces
• Unique power-up state selection
• Positive CMOS control logic
• High attenuation accuracy and linearity
over temperature and frequency
• Very low power consumption
• Single-supply operation
• 50 Ω impedance
The PE94302 is manufactured in Peregrine’s patented Ultra
Thin Silicon (UTSi®) CMOS process, offering the performance
of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional
CMOS.
Figure 1. Functional Schematic Diagram
Figure 2. Package Type
28-lead CQFP
Switched Attenuator Array
RF Input
RF Output
6
3
2
Parallel Control
Serial Control
Control Logic Interface
Power-Up Control
Table 1. Electrical Specifications @ +25°C, VDD = 3.0 V
Parameter
Test Conditions
Frequency
Typical
Max
Units
MHz
dB
Operation Frequency3
Insertion Loss
DC-4000
DC - 2.2 GHz
1.5
Any Bit or Bit Combination
0.5 dB - 23.5 dB Attenuation
24 dB - 31.5 dB Attenuation
DC ≤ 1.0 GHz
+/-(0.25 + 3% of attenuation setting)
+/-(0.25 + 5% of attenuation setting)
+/-(11% of attenuation setting)
Attenuation Accuracy
1.0 GHz ≤ 2.2 GHz
1.0 GHz ≤ 2.2 GHz
dB
1 dB Compression1,2
Input IP31
1 MHz - 2.2 GHz
1 MHz - 2.2 GHz
DC - 2.2 GHz
34
52
20
dBm
dBm
Two-tone inputs
Return Loss
dB
RF Input Power (50 Ω)
12
dBm
50% control to 0.5 dB of final
value
Switching Speed
1
µs
Notes: 1. Device Linearity will begin to degrade below 1 MHz
2. Maximum Operating Power = +12 dBm
3. Specs are guaranteed to 2.2 GHz, Characterized to 4.0 GHz
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