MAX19794
10MHz to 500MHz Dual Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with On-Chip 10-Bit SPI-Controlled DAC
High-Performance RF VVA Features 46dB of Linearly Controlled Dynamic Range and Excellent Attenuation Flatness
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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Wide Band Coverage
- RF Frequency Range from 10MHz to 500MHz
- High Linearity
- Greater than +34.4dBm IIP3 over the Full Attenuation Range
- +21.8dBm Input P1dB
- Integrates Two Analog Attenuators in One Monolithic Device
- Two Convenient Control Options
- Single Analog Voltage
- On-Chip, SPI-Controlled 10-Bit DAC
- Step-Up/Down Pulse Command Inputs
- Flexible Attenuation Control Ranges
- 22.4dB (per Attenuator)
- 44.7dB (Both Attenuators Cascaded)
- Linear dB/V Analog Control Response Curve Simplifies Automatic Leveling Control and Gain Trim Algorithms
- Excellent Attenuation Flatness over Wide Frequency Ranges and Attenuation Settings
- On-Chip Comparator (for Successive Approximation Measurement of Attenuator Control Voltage)
- Low 13mA Supply Current
- Single +5V or 3.3V Supply Voltage
- Pin Similar with MAX19791, MAX19792, and MAX19793
- Lead-Free Package
Product Details
The MAX19794 dual general-purpose analog voltage variable attenuator (VVA) is designed to interface with 50Ω systems operating in the 10MHz to 500MHz frequency range. This device includes a patented control circuit that provides 22.4dB of attenuation range (per attenuator) with a typical linear control slope of 8dB/V.
Both attenuators share a common analog control. They can be cascaded together to yield 44.7dB of total attenuation range with a typical combined linear control slope of 16dB/V (5V operation). Alternatively, the on-chip, 4-wire SPI-controlled 10-bit DAC can be used to control both attenuators. In addition, a step-up/down feature allows user-programmable attenuator stepping through command pulses without re-programming the SPI interface.
The MAX19794 is a monolithic device designed using one of Maxim's proprietary SiGe BiCMOS processes. The part operates from a single +5V supply or alternatively operates from a single +3.3V supply. It is available in a compact 36-pin TQFN package (6mm x 6mm x 0.8mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the -40°C to +100°C extended temperature range.
Applications
- Automatic Level Control (ALC)
- Broadband System Applications, Including Wireless Infrastructure Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems
- General Test Equipment
- Lineup Gain Trim
- Microwave Point to Point Systems
- Receiver Gain Control
- Temperature Compensation Circuits
- Transmitter Gain Control
- VSAT/Satellite Modems
- WCDMA/LTE, TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE, WiMAX®, cdma2000®, GSM/EDGE and MMDS Base Stations
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