variable absorptive attenuator in a low cost lead-free
SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The
MAAV-007941 is ideally suited for use where
attenuation fine tuning, fast switching and very low
power consumption are required.
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and other automatic gain/level control
circuits.
The MAAV-007941 is fabricated with a monolithic
GaAs MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
1
2
3
4
RF1
GND
GND
V
C
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Function
RF1
Ground
Ground
V
C
Pin No.
5
6
7
8
Function
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF2
Ordering Information
1
Part Number
MAAV-007941-000000
MAAV-007941-TR3000
Absolute Maximum Ratings
2
Package
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Parameter
Input Power
Control Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storing Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+21 dBm
+5V, -8.5V
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
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.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Directive 2002/95/EC.
1
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MAAV-007941
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, Z
0
= 50
Parameter
Insertion Loss
Rev. V1
Test Conditions
3
DC - 0.1 GHz
DC - 0.5 GHz
DC - 1.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
DC - 0.1 GHz
DC - 0.5 GHz
DC - 1.0 GHz
DC - 2.0 GHz
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Ratio
Min.
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
28
40
Typ.
2.9
3.0
3.2
3.4
+ 0.1
+ 0.2
+ 0.5
+ 1.2
2.1:1
3
5
10
13
21
34
47
Max.
3.1
3.2
3.5
3.8
+ 0.3
+ 0.4
+ 0.8
+ 1.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Flatness
(Peak to Peak)
VSWR
Trise, Tfall
Ton, Toff
Transients
Power Handling
10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF
50% Control to 90% RF,
50% Control to 10% RF
In Band
Linear Operation
Absolute Maximum Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Measured Relative to Input Power
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)
nS
nS
mV
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
IP
2
IP
3
4
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
Measured Relative to Input Power
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)
dBm
dBm
18
18.5
31
36
—
—
3. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical.
4. Typical readings are for levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply.
Lead-Free SOIC-8
†
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
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MAAV-007941
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
4
Rev. V1
Attenuation vs. Frequency
20
Atten5
Atten10
Atten15
3
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
15
2
10
1
5
0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR vs. Frequency
2.0
Attenuation vs. Control Voltage, F = 950 MHz
15
1.8
10
1.6
0 dB
12 dB
5 dB
1.4
5
1.2
1.0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
0
-3.0
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
Frequency (GHz)
Control Voltage (V)
Phas
30
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
20
Static Sensitivity
10
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
devices.
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0
-3.0
Control Voltage (V)
3
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MAAV-007941
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V1
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