HMC274QS16 / 274QS16E
v01.0505
1 dB LSB GaAs IC 5-BIT DIGITAL
ATTENUATOR, 0.7 - 2.7 GHz
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Typical Applications
Features
The HMC274QS16 / HMC274QS16E is ideal for:
• Cellular/PCS/3G Infrastructure
• 2.4 GHz ISM Radios
1 dB LSB Steps to 31 dB
Single Positive Control (+3 to +5V) Per Bit
0.5 dB Typical Bit Error
Small QSOP16 Plastic Package
Included in the HMC-DK004 Designer’s Kit
• Wireless Data
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC274QS16 & HMC274QS16E are broadband
5-bit positive control GaAs IC digital attenuators in
16 lead QSOP plastic packages. Covering 0.7 to 2.7
GHz the insertion loss is typically less than 2.3 dB.
The attenuator bit values are 1 (LSB), 2, 4, 8, and
16 dB for a total attenuation of 31 dB. Accuracy
is excellent at 0.5 dB typical with an IIP3 of up to
+50 dBm. Five bit control voltage inputs, toggled
between 0 and +3 to +5 volts, are used to select
each attenuation state. A single Vdd bias of +3 to +5
volts applied through an external 5K Ohm resistor is
required.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +3V to +5V & Vctl = 0/Vdd
Parameter
Frequency
Min.
Typical
Max.
Units
0.7 - 1.4 GHz
1.4 - 2.3 GHz
2.3 - 2.7 GHz
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.4
2.7
3.1
dB
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
Attenuation Range
0.7 - 2.7 GHz
31
dB
0.7 - 1.4 GHz
1.4 - 2.7 GHz
10
12
15
17
dB
dB
Return Loss (RF1 & RF2, All Atten. States)
Attenuation Accuracy: (Referenced to Insertion Loss)
All Attenuation States
All Attenuation States
All Attenuation States
0.7 - 1.4 GHz
1.4 - 2.3 GHz
2.3 - 2.7 GHz
0.35 + 5ꢀ of Atten. Setting Max
0.25 + 3ꢀ of Atten. Setting Max
0.30 + 5ꢀ of Atten. Setting Max
dB
dB
dB
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
29
20
dBm
dBm
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
0.7 - 2.7 GHz
0.7 - 2.7 GHz
Input Third Order Intercept Point
(Two-tone Input Power = 0 dBm Each Tone)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
54
52
dBm
dBm
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90ꢀ RF)
tON, tOFF (50ꢀ CTL to 10/90ꢀ RF)
0.7 - 2.7 GHz
560
600
ns
ns
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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