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2

Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

12 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz

Rev. V5

AT-259

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

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

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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.

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SOT-143

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Parameter

Test Conditions

4

Frequency

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Insertion Loss

—

DC - 0.1 GHz

DC - 0.5 GHz

DC - 1.0 GHz

DC - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

—

2.9

3.0

3.2

3.4

3.1

3.2

3.5

3.8

Flatness

(Peak to Peak)

5 dB Attenuation

10 dB Attenuation

15 dB Attenuation

DC - 2.0 GHz

DC - 2.0 GHz

DC - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

+ 0.2

+ 2.3

+ 7.0

+ 0.4

+ 2.5

+ 7.5

Output Impedance

—

—

Ohms

—

50

—

VSWR

—

—

Ratio

—

2.1:1

—

Trise, Tfall

10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF

—

nS

—

3

—

Ton, Toff

50% Control to 90% RF, 50% Control to 10% RF

—

nS

—

5

—

Transients

In Band

—

mV

—

10

—

Power Handling

Linear Operation

Absolute maximum Input Power

—

dBm

dBm

—

—

—

—

13

21

Measured Relative to Input Power

(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

dBm

dBm

—

—

34

47

—

—

Measured Relative to Input Power

(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

dBm

dBm

18

18.5

31

5

36

5

—

—

4. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical.

5. For levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply.

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Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.