Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit
DC-2.0 GHz
AT-280
V5
Features
Functional Schematic
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0.5 dB Attenuation Steps to 15.5 dB
Ultra Low DC Power Consumption
Low Intermodulation Product: +45 dBm IP3
SOIC-16 Plastic Package
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Temperature Stability: +/-0.15 dB from -40°C to
+85°C
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8 dB
4 dB
2 dB
1 dB
0.5 dB
Description
M/A-COM’s AT-280 is a 5-bit, 0.5-dB step GaAs
MMIC digital attenuator in a low cost SOIC 16-lead
surface mount plastic package. The AT-280 is
ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast
switching, very low power consumption and low
intermodulation products are required at a low cost.
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Typical applications include radio and cellular
equipment, wireless LANS, GPS equipment and
other gain/level control circuits.
Pin Configuration
The AT-280 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 No.
Function
VC1
Pin No.
Function
RF2
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VC1
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Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
VC2
VC2
VC3
Ordering Information 1
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VC3
VC4
VC5
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Ground
Ground
RF1
Part Number
Package
AT-280
SOIC 16–Lead
AT-280TR
Forward Tape and Reel
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2
AT-280SMB
Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples)
Absolute Maximum
Parameter
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Input Power:
0.05 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < VC < +5 V
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
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