3 Volt Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
40 dB, 0.5-2.0 GHz
AT-113
V5
Functional Schematic 1,2,3,4
Features
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Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +3 Volts
40 dB Attenuation Range at 0.9 GHz
± 2 dB Linearity from BSL
Low DC Power Consumption
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SOIC-8 Plastic Package
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Description
M/A-COM’s AT-113 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a low-cost SOIC 8-
lead surface mount plastic package. The AT-113 is
ideally suited for use where linear attenuation fine
tuning and very low power consumption are
required.
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Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and automatic gain/level control circuits.
1. VCC = +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
2. VC = 0 VDC to +3 VDC @ 50 µA maximum.
The AT-113 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs
MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
3. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF
ports.
4. 39 pF used for data measurements.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Ground
Ground
RF Port
VCC
Pin No.
Function
VC
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Ordering Information
Ground
RF Port
Ground
Part Number
Package
AT-113
SOIC 8-Lead Plastic Package
AT-113TR
Forward Tape and Reel
Absolute Maximum Ratings 5
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
Absolute Maximum
+21 dBm
Parameter
Input Power
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.
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