AT-280
Digital Attenuator, 15.5 dB, 5-Bit
DC - 2.0 GHz
Features
• 0.5 dB Attenuation Steps to 15.5 dB
• Ultra Low DC Power Consumption
• Low Intermodulation Product: +45 dBm IP3
• SOIC-16 Plastic Package
• Tape and Reel Packaging Available
• Temperature Stability: +/-0.15 dB from -40°C to
+85°C
Description
M/A-COM’s AT-280 is a 5-bit, 0.5-dB step GaAs
MMIC digital attenuator in a low cost SOIC 16-lead
surface mount plastic package. The AT-280 is
ideally suited for use where high accuracy, fast
switching, very low power consumption and low
intermodulation products are required at a low cost.
Typical applications include radio and cellular
equipment, wireless LANS, GPS equipment and
other gain/level control circuits.
The AT-280 is fabricated with a monolithic GaAs
MMIC using a mature 1-micron process. The
process features full chip passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Ordering Information 1
Part Number
Package
AT-280
SOIC 16–Lead
AT-280TR
Forward Tape and Reel
AT-280SMB
Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples)
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Functional Schematic
Rev. V5
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
VC1
VC1
VC2
VC2
VC3
VC3
VC4
VC5
Pin No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Function
RF2
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF1
Absolute Maximum Ratings 2
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power:
0.05 GHz
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
+27 dBm
+34 dBm
Control Voltage
-8.5 V < VC < +5 V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
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