AT-109
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
35 dB, 0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V5
Features
Functional Schematic 2,3,4
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Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +5 Volts
35 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz
± 2 dB Linearity from BSL
Low DC Power Consumption
Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
SOIC-8 Plastic Package
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7
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Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Description
M/A-COM’s AT-109 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a low-cost SOIC-8
lead surface mount plastic package. The AT-109 is
more linear than the higher attenuation range AT-
108.
The AT-109 is ideally suited for use where linear
attenuation fine tuning and very low power
consumption are required. Typical applications
include radio, cellular, GPS equipment and
automatic gain/level control circuits.
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2. VCC = +5 VDC ± 0.5 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
3. VC = 0 VDC to +5 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.
The AT-109 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs
MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Ground
Ground
RF Port
VCC
Pin No.
Function
VC
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Ordering Information 1
Ground
RF Port
Ground
Part Number
AT-109
Package
SOIC 8-Lead Plastic Package
Forward Tape and Reel
Sample Test Board
AT-109TR
Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6
AT-109SMB
Parameter
Input Power
Absolute Maximum
+21 dBm
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Supply Voltage VCC
Control Voltage VC
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-1 V < VCC < +8 V
-1 V < VC < VCC + 0.5 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
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