HMC173MS8

MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC173MS8 General Description The HMC173MS8 is a miniature absorptive voltage variable attenuator in an 8lead MSOP package. The device operates with a positive supply voltage, and a positive control voltage. Unique features include a high dynamic attenuation range, and excellent power handling performance through all attenuation states. The HMC173MS8 is ideal for operation in wireless applications between 800 MHz and 1600 MHz. 1.7 to 2.0 GHz operation is possible, with a reduced maximum attenuation of 30 dB and increased VSWR. The HMC173MS8 can be used with an external driver circuit for improved linearity of attenuation. Min 800-1000 MHz 1000-1600 MHz 1600-2000 MHz 800-1000 MHz 1000-1600 MHz 1600-2000 MHz 800-1000 MHz 1000-1600 MHz 800-1000 MHz 1000-1600 MHz 1600-2000 MHz Min Atten. Atten.>2.0 Min Atten. Atten.>2.0 Min Atten. Atten.>2.0 800-2000 MHz 21 10 30 15 45 27 25 GaAs MMIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE ATTENUATOR 800-2000 MHz FEBRUARY 2001 Features SINGLE POSITIVE VOLTAGE CONTROL: 0 to +3V HIGH ATTENUATION RANGE: >50 dB @ 0.9 GHz 2 SMT ATTENUATORS HIGH P1dB COMPRESSION POINT: +16 dBm ULTRA SMALL PACKAGE: MSOP Guaranteed Performance Vdd = +4.0 Vdc, 50 Ohm System, -40 to +85°C Parameter Insertion Loss (Min. Atten.) (V CTL = 0.0 Vdc) Attenuation Range (V CTL = 0 to +3 V) Flatness (Peak to Peak) Return Loss (V CTL = 0 to +3 V) Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression (825 MHz) Input Power for 1.0 dB Compression (825 MHz) Input Third Order Intercept 825 MHz, two t...