MAAVSS0005
Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator
DC - 2.0 GHz
Rev. V2
Functional Schematic
Features
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M/A-COM Products
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
Pin No.
Function
1
Ground
3
RF2
2
VC
4
RF1
Typical applications include radio, cellular, GPS
equipment and other automatic gain/level control
circuits.
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
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
Ordering Information
Parameter
+21 dBm
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < VC < +5 V
1,2
Part Number
Package
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
MAAVSS0005
Bulk Packaging
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
MAAVSS0005TR-3000
3000 piece reel
MAAVSS0005SMB
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.
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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