Parameter Test Conditions
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Unit Min. Typ. Max
Reference Insertion Loss DC – 0.1 GHz dB 0.9 1.2
DC – 0.5 GHz dB 1.3 1.5
DC – 1.0 GHz dB 1.5 1.8
DC – 2.0 GHz dB 1.8 2.0
Attenuation Accuracy
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DC – 1.0 GHz ±(0.15 dB + 3% of Attenuation Setting in dB) dB
DC – 2.0 GHz ±(0.30 dB + 3% of Attenuation Setting in dB) dB
VSWR 1.8:1
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF nS 10
Ton, Toff 50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF nS 15
Transients In Band mV 18
1 dB Input Power 0.05 GHz dBm 22
Compression Input Power 0.5 – 2.0 GHz dBm 28
Measured Relative 0.05 GHz dBm 49
IP
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to Input Power 0.5 – 2.0 GHz dBm 72
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)
Measured Relative 0.05 GHz dBm 45
IP
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to Input Power 0.5 – 2.0 GHz dBm 50
(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)
Features
● Attenuation 1-dB Steps to 15 dB
● High Accuracy +/-3%
● Temperature Stability +/-0.15 dB from -40°C to +85°C
● Low Intermodulation Product: +50 dBm IP
3
● Low DC Power Consumption: 50 mW
● Low Cost SOIC16 Plastic Package
● Tape and Reel Packaging Available
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Description
M/A-COM’s AT-210 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a low cost SOIC 16-lead surface mount
plastic package. The AT-210 is ideally suited for use where
high accuracy, fast switching, very low power consumption
and low intermodulation products are required. Typical
applications include radio, cellular, and wireless LANs, GPS
equipment and other Gain/Level Control circuits.
The AT-210 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs MMIC
using a mature 1-micron process. The process features full
chip passivation for increased performance and reliability.
Digital Attenu a t o r,15 dB,4-Bit
DC - 2 GHz AT-210
S O - 1 6
Electrical Specifications, TA= +25°C
1. Refer to “Tape and Reel Packaging”Section, or contact factory.
2. All measurements at 1 GHz in a 50Ω system, unless otherwise specified.
3.Attenuation accuracy specifications apply with negative bias control and low inductance grounding.