AV850M2-A2

18–40 GHz Surface Mount Voltage Variable Attenuator AV850M2-A2 Patent Pending Features s Surface Mount Package s 30 dB Attenuation Range s +10 dBm P1 dB All Attenuation States s Low Insertion Loss s 100% RF and DC Testing Description The AV850M2-A2 is a broadband millimeterwave voltage variable attenuator in a rugged surface mount package that is compatible with high-volume solder installation. The attenuator is designed for use in millimeterwave communication and sensor systems as a variable attenuation stage in the receiver or transmitter chain when wide dynamic range and high linearity are required. The robust ceramic surface mount package provides excellent electrical performance and a high degree of environmental protection for long-term reliability. All attenuators are screened at the operating frequencies prior to shipment for guaranteed performance. Attenuator is targeted for high-volume millimeterwave applications such as point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless communications systems. Control voltage VC2 sets the attenuation level while VC1 adjusts return loss for the part. Pin Out N/C VC2 N/C RF In RF Out AV850M2-A2 YYWW Orientation Indicated by Missing Castellations N/C VC1 N/C Electrical Specifications at 25°C RF Parameter Bandwidth Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation Insertion Loss at Maximum Attenuation Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression (For All Attenuation Levels) Temperature Coefficient of Attenuation Symbol BW ILMin ILMax RLI RLO P1 dB dG/dT 8 27 Min. 18 3 33 10 10 10 -0.002 Typ. Max. 40 4 Unit GHz dB dBm dB dB dBm dB/C DC Parameter Control Current Symbol IC1 + IC2 Min. Typ.