RoHS
Compliant
Digital Attenuator, 31 dB, 5-Bit
DC - 2.0 GHz
MAATSS0020
V1
Features
Functional Schematic
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1-dB Attenuation Steps to 31 dB
Ultra Low DC Power Consumption
Low Intermodulation Products: IP3 = 50 dBm
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Temperature Stability: ± 0.15 dB from -40°C to
+85°C
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Lead-Free SSOP-20 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-260
Description
M/A-COM’s MAATSS0020 is a 5-bit, 1-dB step
GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free
SSOP-20 surface mount plastic package. The
MAATSS0020 is ideally suited for use where high
accuracy, fast switching, very low power
consumption and low intermodulation products are
required at a low cost.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
VC1
Pin No.
Function
RF1
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
14
15
VC1
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
VC2
Typical applications include radio and cellular
equipment, wireless LANS, GPS equipment and
other gain/level control circuits.
VC2
VC3
6
7
VC3
VC4
16
17
18
19
20
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF2
The MAATSS0020 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
8
VC4
9
No Connection
VC5
10
Ordering Information1
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3
Part Number
Package
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
MAATSS0020
SSOP 20-Lead
Input Power:
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
MAATSS0020TR-3000
3000 piece reel
Control Voltage
+5 V, -8.5 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
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