Hittite HMC271LP4/HMC271LP4E Digital Attenuator Datasheet

The HMC271LP4 is a 5-bit positive control GaAs IC digital attenuator with serial-to-parallel drivers in low cost leadless QFN 4x4 mm SMT packages. Covering 0.7 to 3.7 GHz, the insertion loss is typically less than 2.5 dB.


Hittite HMC271LP4/HMC271LP4E Digital Attenuator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Hittite
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
469 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
3179052206C19B38C54F747FB81A5D8C

About this manual

The HMC271LP4 and HMC271LP4E are broadband 5-bit positive control GaAs IC digital attenuators designed for frequencies from 0.7 to 3.7 GHz. These devices feature 1 dB LSB steps up to a total attenuation of 31 dB and are housed in low-cost 4x4 mm leadless QFN packages. They utilize a CMOS compatible serial data interface for control.

What's inside

  • Typical Applications
  • Functional Diagram
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Switching Characteristics
  • Serial Input Truth Table
  • Timing Truth Table
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Pin Descriptions
  • Application Circuit
  • Evaluation Circuit Board

Specifications

Frequency Range0.7 - 3.7 GHz
Attenuation Range31 dB
Attenuation Accuracy+0.4 dB typical
Operating Temperature-40 to +85 °C
Package Type4x 4mm QFN Plastic Package

Frequently asked questions

What is the attenuation step size?

The attenuator provides 1 dB LSB steps.

What is the operating frequency range of the HMC271LP4 digital attenuator?

The device operates over a frequency range from 0.7 to 3.7 GHz.

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