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2

Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz

Rev. V7

AT-635

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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.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Insertion Loss

DC - 0.5 GHz

0.5 - 1.0 GHz

1.0 - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

6.7

7.2

7.5

7.0

7.4

7.8

Flatness

(Peak to Peak)

10 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

20 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

30 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

+ 1.0

+ 1.2

+ 1.2

+ 1.3

+ 1.5

+ 1.5

VSWR

Ratio

—

2.0:1

—

Trise, Tfall

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

nS

—

2

—

Ton, Toff

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

nS

—

4

—

Transients

In Band

mV

—

30

—

Power Handling

Linear Operation

Absolute maximum Input Power

dBm

dBm

—

—

—

—

13

21

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input Power

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

dBm

dBm

—

—

34

47

—

—

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input Power

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

dBm

dBm

18

18.5

31

6

36

6

—

—

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

6. 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.