RoHS
Compliant
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
MAAVSS0004
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Features
Functional Schematic
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35 dB Voltage Variable Attenuation at 1 GHz
Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts
Low DC Power Consumption
Nanosecond Switching Speed
Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Lead-Free SOIC-14 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-635
Tape and Reel Packaging Available
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Description
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M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0004 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in a low cost SOIC
14-lead surface mount plastic package.
The
MAAVSS0004 is ideally suited for use where
attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low
power consumption are required.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
VC
Pin No.
Function
RF2
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2
8
9
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and other automatic gain/level control
circuits.
Ground
Ground
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Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
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Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF1
The MAAVSS0004 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3
Ordering Information1
Parameter
Input Power
Absolute Maximum
+21 dBm
Part Number
MAAVSS0004
Package
Bulk packaging
3000 piece reel
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < VC < +5 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
MAAVSS0004TR-3000
Operating Temperature
Storing Temperature
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
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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M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
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.
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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