OBSOLETE PRODUCT
HMC210MS8 / 210MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Features
The HMC210MS8 / HMC210MS8E is ideal for:
ATTENUATORS - ANALOG - SMT
Typical Applications
Single Positive Voltage Control: 0 to +2.5V
• Base Station Infrastructure
High Attenuation Range: >50 dB @ 1.9 GHz
• Portable Wireless
High Input IP3: +15 dBm Typical
(All Attenuation States)
• MMDS
Ultra Small Package: MSOP
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC210MS8 & HMC210MS8E are miniature
absorptive voltage variable attenuators in 8-lead
MSOP packages. The device operates with a positive
supply voltage (+2.5V), and a positive control voltage.
A unique feature is the high third order intercept point
for all attenuation states. Operation up to 2.3 GHz is
possible with a reduced attenuation range of 31 dB.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +2.5 Vdc, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Condition
Insertion Loss
(VCTL = 0 V Min. Atten.)
Attenuation Range
(VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V)
1.8 - 2.0 GHz
1.7 - 2.1 GHz
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
Return Loss
(VCTL = 0 to +2.5 V)
Min.
44
39
31
Typical
Max.
Units
3.3
3.4
5.0
1.8 - 2.0 GHz
1.7 - 2.1 GHz
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
4.9
5.5
7.5
dB
dB
dB
55
43
40
dB
dB
dB
1.5 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 2.3 GHz
9
6
dB
dB
Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression
(f = 1.9 GHz)
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
15
-5
dBm
dBm
Input Power for 1.0 dB Compression
(f = 1.9 GHz)
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
17
0
20
3
dBm
dBm
Input Third Order Intercept
(f = 1.9 GHz, Two-tone Input Power = +5 dBm Each Tone)
Min Atten.
Atten. >2.0
30
10
35
15
dBm
dBm
0.9
2.6
µS
µS
Switching Characteristics
tRISE, tFALL (10/90% RF)
tON, tOFF (50% CTL to 10/90% RF)
1
1.5 - 2.3 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
