Hittite Microwave Corporation HMC307QS16G Digital Attenuator Datasheet

The HMC307QS16G is a broadband 5-bit GaAs IC digital attenuator suitable for the DC to 4 GHz frequency range. It has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB and an attenuation range of 1 to 31 dB. The attenuation accuracy is ±0.5 dB, and the control voltage inputs are 0 and -5V.


Hittite Microwave Corporation HMC307QS16G Digital Attenuator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Hittite
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
194 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The HMC307QS16G is a broadband 5-bit GaAs IC digital attenuator in a 16 lead QSOP grounded base surface mount plastic package. It covers the frequency range of DC to 4 GHz, offering an insertion loss of less than 2 dB typical and a total attenuation of 31 dB with 1 dB LSB steps.

The device features excellent attenuation accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB typical and an IIP3 of up to +44 dBm. It utilizes five bit control voltage inputs toggled between 0 and -5V, requiring a single Vee bias of -5V for operation down to DC.

What's inside

  • Typical Applications
  • Functional Diagram
  • Features
  • General Description
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Truth Table Control Voltage
  • Application Circuit
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings

Specifications

Frequency RangeDC - 4 GHz
Insertion Loss (Typical)< 2 dB
Attenuation Range31 dB
Bit Error (Typical)+/- 0.5 dB
IIP3up to +44 dBm
Package TypeQSOP-16

Frequently asked questions

What is the attenuation step size?

The attenuator provides 1 dB LSB steps.

What are the control voltage requirements?

Five bit control voltage inputs toggled between 0 and -5V are used, with a single Vee bias of -5V.

What is the operating temperature range?

The operating temperature range is from -40 to +85 °C.

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