MAAD-007082-000100

Overview

The MAAD-007082-000100 is a GaAs FET digital attenuator from M/A-COM Technology Solutions, designed for operation across a frequency range of DC to 2.4 GHz. It features a 6-bit control structure with an integral TTL driver, providing a total attenuation range of 50 dB in precise 1 dB steps. The device operates with a 50 ohm impedance and is housed in a lead-free PQFN plastic surface mount package (CSP-1). Key electrical characteristics include low DC power consumption and high accuracy, making it suitable for applications requiring fast speed and cost-effective signal management.

Feature Summary

• Integral TTL driver for simplified digital control interface
• GaAs FET technology ensuring low DC power consumption
• Small footprint JEDEC compliant CSP-1 surface mount package
• High precision 1 dB step resolution across the full attenuation range

Applications

• RF signal path attenuation in communication systems
• Test and measurement equipment requiring variable gain control
• Phased array antenna beamforming networks
• Wireless infrastructure base station modules

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix -000100 to confirm the standard lead-free CSP-1 package configuration. Ensure that the procurement order specifies tape and reel packaging if automated surface mount assembly is required, as this affects handling procedures. Confirm RoHS compliance status for the specific batch against current environmental regulations. Check for available test boards if initial circuit validation is needed before final production integration.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a wide dynamic range up to 50 dB is required within the DC to 2.4 GHz spectrum. The integral TTL driver eliminates the need for external logic level shifting circuits, reducing board space and complexity. Consider the small CSP-1 package size for dense PCB layouts. Verify that the 1 dB step resolution meets the system's phase and amplitude accuracy requirements for the intended RF application.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MAAD series of digital attenuators manufactured by M/A-COM Technology Solutions. It utilizes Gallium Arsenide Field Effect Transistor technology to achieve reliable performance in radio frequency applications. The device represents a solution for integrating precise attenuation control directly into RF front-end designs without requiring complex external control circuitry.

Replacement Considerations

The AT90-0106 and AT90-1106 are documented equivalents offering similar 50 dB, 6-bit specifications with TTL drivers over the DC to 2.4 GHz range. Cross-reference pinouts and package dimensions carefully, as variations may exist between the MAAD and AT series implementations despite functional similarities.