AT-283-PIN
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Features
Rev. V7
Functional Schematic
Attenuation: 0.5 dB Steps to 15.5 dB
Temperature Stability: ± 0.18 dB from –55°C
to +85°C Typical
Low DC Power Consumption
Hermetic Surface Mount Package
Integral TTL Driver
50 Ω Nominal Impedance
Lead-Free CR-12 Package
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant
Description
M/A-COM’s AT-283-PIN is a GaAs FET 5-bit digital
attenuator with a 0.5 dB minimum step size and 15.5
dB total attenuation. This attenuator and integral
TTL driver is in a hermetically sealed ceramic 16
lead surface mount package. The AT-283-PIN is
ideally suited for use where accuracy, fast switching,
very low power consumption and low intermodulation products are required. Typical applications include dynamic range setting in precision receiver
circuits and other gain/leveling control circuits. Environmental screening is available. Contact the factory for information.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
RF1
9
C5
2
GND
10
+5V
3
GND
11
-5V
4
GND
12
C4
5
GND
13
C3
6
GND
14
C2
7
GND
15
C1
8
RF2
16
GND
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
AT-283-PIN
Bulk Packaging
MAAD-007229-0001TR
1000 piece reel
MAAD-007229-0001TB
Sample Test Board
The metal bottom of the case must be connected to RF and DC
ground.
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
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AT-283-PIN
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V7
Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C1
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Reference
Insertion Loss
DC-0.5 GHz
DC-1.0 GHz
DC-2.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
—
—
—
2.2
2.5
2.9
Attenuation Accuracy 2
2.
3.
DC-2.0 GHz
DC-2.0 GHz
± (0.25 +3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB
± (0.25 +3% of attenuation setting in dB) dB
or ± 0.4 dB, whichever is greater
VSWR
DC-1.0 GHz
DC-2.0 GHz
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.6:1
1.7:1
Trise, Tfall
Ton, Toff
Transients
10% to 90%
50% Control to 90/10% RF
In-band (peak—peak)
nS
nS
mV
—
—
—
10
27
22
—
—
—
dBm
dBm
—
—
+20
+28
—
—
1 dB Compression 3
1.
Any Single Bit
Any Combination of Bits
Input Power
Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
Input IP3 3
For two-tone input power
up to +5 dBm
0.05 GHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
dBm
dBm
—
—
+40
+47
—
—
Input IP2 3
For two-tone input power
up to +5 dBm
0.05 GHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
dBm
dBm
—
—
+53
+68
—
—
VCC
VEE
—
—
V
V
4.5
-8.0
5.0
—
5.5
-5.0
ICC
VCC = 4.5 to 5.5V
Vctl = 0 to 0.8V, or VCC - 2.1V to VCC
mA
—
—
5.0
IEE
VEE = -5.0 to –8.0V
mA
—
—
1.0
Vctl
Vctl
Logic 0 (TTL)
Logic 1 (TTL)
V
V
0.0
2.0
—
—
0.8
5.0
Input Leakage Current (Low)
Input Leakage Current (High)
0 to 0.8V
2.0 to 5.0V
µA
µA
—
—
—
—
1.0
1.0
All specifications apply when operated with bias voltages of +5.0V for V CC and –5.0V to -8.0V for VEE, and 50 Ω impedance at all ports
unless otherwise specified.
This attenuator is guaranteed monotonic.
VEE = -5.0V for the typical numbers given.
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AT-283-PIN
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V7
Recommended PCB Configuration
Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5
5.
6.
Absolute Maximum
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
VCC
-0.5V ≤ VCC ≤ +7.0V
VEE
-8.5V ≤ VEE ≤ +0.5V
VCC - VEE
-0.5V ≤ VCC - VEE ≤ 14.5V
Vin6
-0.5V ≤ Vin ≤ VCC + 0.5V
Operating Temperature
-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
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.
Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic
signal is applied prior to power supply.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
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.
Typical Performance Curves
Reference Insertion Loss vs. Frequency @ Temperature
+ 8 5 °C
+ 2 5 °C
Insertion Loss (dB)
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
3
500
1000
Fre que ncy (MHz )
Control Inputs
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
Attenuation
0
0
0
0
0
Reference
1
0
0
0
0
0.5 dB
0
1
0
0
0
1 dB
0
0
1
0
0
2 dB
0
0
0
1
0
4 dB
0
0
0
0
1
8 dB
1
1
1
1
1
15.5 dB
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency 0.5, 1, 2 dB Bits
- 55 °C
5.0
0
Truth Table (Digital Attenuator)
1500
2000
Deviation from Nom. Atten. (dB)
4.
Parameter
Maximum Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5-2.0 GHz
0.5
0.3
0.0
-0.3
-0.5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Fre que ncy (MHz )
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AT-283-PIN
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V7
Typical Performance Curves
Attenuation Accuracy vs. Frequency 4, 8 dB Bits and
Full Attenuation
VSWR vs. Frequency Reference Loss, 0.5, 1, 2 dB Bits
2.0
1.8
0.5
VSWR
Deviation from Nom. Atten. (dB)
F ull A t t en.
1.0
1.6
1.4
0.0
1.2
1.0
-0.5
0
500
1000
1500
0
2000
500
1000
1500
2000
Fre que ncy (MHz )
Fre que ncy (MHz )
VSWR vs. Frequency 4, 8 dB Bits and Full Attenuation
Lead-Free, CR-12 Ceramic Package†
2.0
VSWR
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Fre que ncy (MHz )
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow
recommendations.
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AT-283-PIN
Digital Attenuator
15.5 dB, 5-Bit, TTL Driver, DC-2.0 GHz
Rev. V7
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