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3

Digital Attenuator, 5-Bit, 15.5 dB

400 - 2500 MHz

Rev. V2

MAATSS0017

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Typical Performance Curves

Attenuation at Major Bits

Insertion Loss

Input Return Loss

Output Return Loss

Attenuation Accuracy

Attenuation Accuracy vs. Setting

0

5

10

15

20

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (MHz)

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (MHz)

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (MHz)

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

0

2

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.5 dB

1 dB

2 dB

4 dB

8 dB

15.5 dB

Frequency (MHz)

0

1

2

3

4

5

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

+25ºC

-40ºC

+85ºC

Frequency (MHz)

-2.5

-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

0.5

048

12

16

250 MHz

400 MHz

900 MHz

1900 MHz

2200 MHz

2500 MHz

Attenuation Setting (dB)