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HMC973A

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GaAs MMIC Voltage Variable Attenuator, 0.5 - 5.0 GHz

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Part Models: 2
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Overview

Wide attenuation range: 26 dB
Single positive voltage control: 0 to +5V
Absorptive topology
16 lead 3x3mm SMT package: 9 mm²

The HMC973ALP3E is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which operates from 0.5 to 5 GHz and is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must be used to control RF signal levels over a 26 dB amplitude range. It features a shunt-type attenuator controlled by an analog voltage, Vctrl. The HMC973ALP3E is an unidirectional device with optimum linearity performance achieved when the RF input signal is applied to the RFIN package lead. The HMC973ALP3E is housed in a RoHS compliant 3x3 mm QFN leadless package.

Applications

Point-to-point radio
Cellular/3G & WiMAX/4G infrastructure
Test instrumentation
Microwave sensors
Military, ECM & radar

Part Models: 2
1ku List Price: price unavailable

Documentation

Data Sheet 1

HMC973ALP3E: GaAs MMIC Voltage-Variable Attenuator, 0.5 to 6.0 GHz Data Sheet 08/24/2015

ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal. View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.

Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
HMC973ALP3E	16-Lead LFCSP (3mm x 3mm w/ EP)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
HMC973ALP3ETR	16-Lead LFCSP (3mm x 3mm w/ EP)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

Part Models	Product Lifecycle	PCN

Apr 19, 2022 - 22_0048 Addition of ASE Korea as an Alternate Assembly Site for Select LFCSP Products
		PCN22_0048_Form Material_Report Qualification Results Summary Detailed Change Description
HMC973ALP3E	PRODUCTION
HMC973ALP3ETR	PRODUCTION

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