HMC-VVD104_09 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) Hittite Microwave Corporation – GaAs PIN MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE ATTENUATOR, 70 - 86 GHz

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Typical Applications
This HMC-VVD104 is ideal for:
• E-Band Communication Systems
• Short Haul / High Capacity Radios
• Automotive Radar
• Test Equipment
• SATCOM and Sensors
HMC-VVD104
GaAs PIN MMIC VOLTAGE-VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR, 70 - 86 GHz
Features
Low Insertion Loss: 2 dB
Wide Dynamic Range: 14 dB
Balanced Topology
Flexible Biasing
Single Control Voltage: -5V to +5V
Die Size: 1.99 x 1.845 x 0.1 mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC-VVD104 is a monolithic GaAs PIN diode
based Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which
exhibits low insertion loss, high IP3, and wide dy-
namic range. The balanced topology delivers excellent
return loss while the single control voltage can be
applied to either side of the die. All bond pads and
the die backside are Ti/Au metallized, and the PIN
diode devices are fully passivated for reliable
operation. This wideband VVA MMIC is compatible
with conventional die attach methods, as well as
thermocompression and thermosonic wirebonding,
making it ideal for MCM and hybrid microcircuit
applications. All data shown herein is measured with
the chip in a 50 Ohm environment and contacted with
RF probes.
Electrical Specifications, T_A = +25 °C, 50 Ohm System
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Frequency Range
70 - 86
Insertion Loss
2
Attenuation Range
14
Input Return Loss
14
Output Return Loss
12
*Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are from probed die
Max.
3
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
1 - 34
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