MAAVSS0005
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
DC - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V2
Features
Functional Schematic
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12-dB Attenuation at 1 GHz
Low Intermodulation Products
Low DC Power Consumption
Single Voltage Control: 0 to -4 Volts
Nanosecond Switching Speed
Temperature Range: -40°C to + 85°C
Lead-Free SOT-143 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AT-259
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAVSS0005 is a GaAs MMIC voltage
variable absorptive attenuator in
a
lead-free
SOT-143 4-lead surface mount plastic package.
The MAAVSS0005 is ideally suited for use where
attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low
power consumption are required.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Ground
VC
Pin No.
Function
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and other automatic gain/level control
circuits.
1
2
3
4
RF2
RF1
The MAAVSS0005 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 3,4
Parameter
Input Power
Absolute Maximum
+21 dBm
Ordering Information 1,2
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < VC < +5 V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
Part Number
MAAVSS0005
Package
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Sample Board
3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
MAAVSS0005TR-3000
MAAVSS0005SMB
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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