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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit,
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TTL Driver, DC-4.0 GHz
AT90-0107
Features
n Attenuation: 0.5 dB Steps to 31.5 dB
n Low DC Power Consumption
n Small Footprint, JEDEC Package
n Integral TTL Driver
n 50 ohm Impedance
n Test Boards are Available
n Tape and Reel Packaging Available
Description
M/A-COM's AT90-0107 is a GaAs FET 6-bit digital
attenuator with integral TTL driver. Step size is 0.5 dB providing a 31.5 dB total attenuation range. This device is in
an FQFP-N plastic surface mount package. The AT90-0107
is ideally suited for use where accuracy, fast speed, very
low power consumption and low costs are required.
CSP-1
Electrical Specifications TA = +25°C
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typical Max
Insertion Loss — DC - 4.0 GHz dB — 4.5 5.1
Attenuation
Accuracy
VSWR Full Range DC - 4.0 GHz Ratio — 2.0:1 2.2:1
Switching Speed
1 dB
Compression
Input IP
3
+Vcc
-Vee
Logic “0” Sink Current is 20 µA max. — V 0.0 — 0.8
Logic “1” Source Current is 20 µA max. — V 2.0 — 5.0
Icc Vcc min to max, Logic “0” or “1” — mA — 0.2 6
-Iee -Vee min to max, Logic “0” or “1” — mA — -0.2 -1
Individual Bits 0.5-1-2-4-8-16 dB
Any Combination of Bits
1 to 31.5 dB
50% Cntl to 90%/10% RF
10% to 90% or 90% to 10%
—
—
Two-tone inputs up to +5 dBm 50 MHz
—
—
DC - 4.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
—
—
50 MHz
0.5 - 4.0 GHz
0.5-4.0 GHz
—
—
dB
dB
nS
nS
dBm
dBm — —
dB
dB
V
V
—
—
—
—
—
—
4.75
-8.0
— — ±(.3 +7% of atten setting)
±(.5 +8% of atten setting)
75
20
+21
+29
+35
+48
5.0
-5.0
150
50
—
—
—
—
5.25
-4.75
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
AT90-0107
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Pin Configuration
Pin # Function Pin # Function
1 C8 17 NC
2 C4 18 NC
3 C2 19 NC
4 C1 20 NC
5 C0.5 21 NC
6 C16 22 NC
7 GND 23 NC
8 NC 24 NC
9 NC 25 NC
10 NC1 26 GND
11 GND 27 RF2
12 RF1 28 GND
13 GND 29 NC1
14 NC 30 -Vee
15 NC 31 NC
16 NC 32 +Vcc
1. Pins 10 & 29 must be isolated
Truth Table
Recommended PCB Layout 2
2. Application Note C2083 is available on line at
www.macom.com
C16 C8 C4 C2 C1 C0.5 Attenuation
0 0 0 0 0 0 Loss, Reference
0 0 0 0 0 1 0.5 dB
0 0 0 0 1 0 1.0 dB
0 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 dB
0 0 1 0 0 0 4.0 dB
0 1 0 0 0 0 8.0 dB
1 0 0 0 0 0 16.0 dB
1 1 1 1 1 1 31.5 dB
0 = TTL Low; 1 = TTL High
Absolute Maximum Ratings 3
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max. Input Power
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 4.0 GHz
+Vcc +5.5V
-Vee -8.5V
Logic Voltages 4 -0.5 to +Vcc + 0.5V
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +125°C
3. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damange.
4. Standard CMOS TTL interface, latch-up will occur if logic
signal is applied prior to power supply.
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
AT90-0107
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Insertion Loss
6.0
5.0
4.0
Loss (dB)
3.0
2.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
0.4
0.2
0.0
VSWR @ Insertion Loss
Input Output
2.2
1.9
1.6
VSWR
1.3
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Error, 1 dB Bit Attenuation Error, 0.5 dB Bit
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Error, 2 dB Bit
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
-0.2
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Error, 4 dB Bit
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
AT90-0107
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Attenuation Error, 8 dB Bit
0.8
0.4
0.0
-0.4
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.8
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Attenuation Error, Max. Attenuation
1.0
0.0
-1.0
Attenuation Error (dB)
Attenuation Error, 16 dB Bit
0.8
0.4
0.0
-0.4
Attenuation Error (dB)
-0.8
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR, 0.5 dB Bit
Input
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
Output
-2.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR, 1 dB Bit
Input Output
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR, 2 dB Bit
Input Output
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
AT90-0107
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Input Output
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR, 16 dB Bit
Input Output
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
VSWR, 8 dB Bit VSWR, 4 dB Bit
Input Output
1.8
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
VSWR, Max. Attenuation
Input Output
1.6
1.4
VSWR
1.2
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 0.5 dB Bit
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
Attenuation (dB)
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
1.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 1 dB Bit
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
-0.10
Attenuation (dB)
-0.20
-0.30
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz)
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
AT90-0107
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Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 2 dB Bit
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
Attenuation (dB)
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Room Hot
Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 8 dB Bit
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
-0.10
-0.20
-0.30
Attenuation (dB)
-0.40
-0.50
-0.60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Cold
Frequency (MHz)
Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 4 dB Bit
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
Attenuation (dB)
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Temperature for 16 dB Bit
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
-0.20
-0.40
Attenuation (dB)
-0.60
-0.80
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Cold Room Hot
Frequency (MHz)
Temperature at Maximum Atten.
0.50
0.00
-0.50
-1.00
-1.50
Attenuation (dB)
-2.00
-2.50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature Typical Attenuation Deviation vs.
Room Hot
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
Insertion Loss (dB)
2.0
1.5
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Frequency (MHz)
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Digital Attenuator, 31.5 dB, 6-Bit, TTL Driver, DC - 4.0 GHz
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
AT90-0107 Bulk Packaging
AT90-0107TR Tape and Reel (1K Reel)
AT90-0107-TB Units Mounted on Test Board
AT90-0107
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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