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Digital Attenuator, 4-Bit, Single Control

15 dB, 0.05 - 4.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAADSS0013

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.

Features

• Integrated Logic

• Positive Single Control

• Insertion Loss: 1 dB @ 1.0 GHz

• IP3: 42 dBm typical @ 2.0 GHz

• Attenuation Accuracy: 0.2 dB + 2% @ 1.0 GHz

• 1-dB Attenuation Steps to 15 dB

• Low DC Power Consumption

• Lead-Free 3mm PQFN-16LD Plastic Package

• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

• RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Re-flow Compatible

Description

M/A-COM’s MAADSS0013 is a 4-bit, 1-dB step

GaAs MMIC digital attenuator in a lead-free 3mm

PQFN-16LD surface mount plastic package. The

MAADSS0013 is ideally suited for use where high

accuracy, very low power consumption and low

intermodulation

products

are

required.

Typical

applications include radio, cellular, wireless LANs,

GPS equipment and other gain / level control

circuits.

The MAADSS0013 is part of a digital attenuator

family.

This

family

includes

4,

5, and 6

bit

attenuators with 0.5, 1, or 2 dB steps and up to 31.5

range.

3. Blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

0.5 - 4.0 GHz

+33 dBm

Control Voltage

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

9

N/C or GND

2

RF In/Out

10

N/C or GND

3

N/C or GND

11

RF In/Out

4

Ext. C to GND

12

N/C or GND

5

Ext. C to GND

13

V8 (8 dB Bit)

6

Ext. C to GND

14

V4 (4 dB Bit)

7

N/C or GND

15

V2 (2 dB Bit)

8

Ext. C to GND

16

V1 (1 dB Bit)

Part Number

Package

MAADSS0013TR-3000

3000 piece reel

MAADSS0013SMB

Sample Board

MAADSS0013TR-1000

1000 piece reel

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.

4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.