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2

GaAs MMIC Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

DC - 12 GHz

Rev. V4

MAAA2000G

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 @ 25°C

Insertion Loss

Isolation

VSWR

Attenuation @ 12 GHz

Attenuation @ 2 GHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings

3,4

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Control Voltage

Input RF Power

(500 MHz - 12 GHz)

+34 dBm

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +175°C

Operating Temperature

+175°C

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

permanent damage to this device.

4. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend

sustained operation near these survivability limits.

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

02

468

10

12

Frequency (GHz)

5

15

25

35

45

55

02

468

10

12

Frequency (GHz)

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

02

468

10

12

Frequency (GHz)

0

10

20

30

40

50

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

VB Series

VA Shunt

Matched Attn. below 23.5 dB

Gate Voltage

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

VB Series

VA Shunt

Gate Voltage