Overview

Features and Benefits

  • 3 dB LSB steps to 45 dB
  • Power-up state selection
  • Low insertion loss: 2.25 dB
  • TTL/CMOS compatible, serial, parallel or latched parallel control
  • ±0.25 dB typical step error
  • Single +3V or +5V supply
  • 24 lead 4x4mm SMT package: 16mm2

Product Details

The HMC629ALP4E is a broadband 4-bit GaAs IC Digital Attenuator in a low cost leadless SMT package. This versatile digital attenuator incorporates off-chip AC ground capacitors for near DC operation, making it suitable for a wide variety of RF and IF applications. The dual mode control interface is CMOS/TTL compatible, and accepts either a three wire serial input or a 4-bit parallel word. The HMC629ALP4E is housed in a RoHS compliant 4x4 mm QFN leadless package, and requires no external matching components.

Applications

  • Cellular/3G infrastructure
  • WiBro / WiMAX / 4G
  • Microwave radio & VSAT
  • Test equipment and sensors 
  • IF & RF applications

Product Lifecycle icon-recommended Recommended for New Designs

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Evaluation Kits (1)

Tools & Simulations

S-Parameter

Design Tool

ADIsimRF

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Evaluation Boards

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Pricing displayed is based on 1-piece. The USA list pricing shown is for budgetary use only, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit), and is subject to change. International prices may vary due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates.