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Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control, 15 dB
0.5 - 4.0 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Features
• Single Control CMOS Logic for Each Bit
• Attenuation: 1 dB Steps to 15 dB
• Low DC Power Consumption: 50 µW
• Lead-Free TSSOP-16 Package
• 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
• RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The M/A-COM MAATSS0019 is a 4 Bit, 1 dB step
GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free TSSOP-
16
MAATSS0019 is ideally suited for use where high
accuracy, very low power consumption and low
intermodulation products are required.
applications include radio, cellular, wireless LANs,
GPS equipment and other gain / level control
circuits.
The MAATSS0019 is fabricated using a mature 1
micron GaAs MESFET process.
features
performance and reliability.
2.
3.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Ordering Information
Operating Temperature
MAATSS0019TR
Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may
cause permanent damage to this device.
M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
Part Number
Storage Temperature
MAATSS0019
surface
500 - 4000 MHz
Control Voltage
Parameter
Input Power
50 MHz
full
mount
chip
passivation
plastic
1
Absolute Maximum
Bulk Packaging
1000 piece reel
Package
-65°C to +150°C
-40°C to +85°C
package.
+8 V, -1.0 V
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
2,3
for
The process
increased
Typical
The
Compliant
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Functional Schematic
Pin Configuration
4.
5.
Pin No.
Pin 16
Required external blocking caps shown.
V
greater pull-up resistor
RoHS
Pin 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
S
can be applied at RF1 or RF2 using a 10K Ohm or
V
S
Function
RF1
GND GND
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
VC1
VC2
VC3
VC4
8
GND GND GND GND GND GND
VC1 VC2 VC3 VC4
4
4,5
Pin No.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2
9
MAATSS0019
GND GND
1
RF2
Function
RF Port 2
RF Port 1
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
V2