Overview
The ADRF5730BCCZN is a 6-bit digital attenuator produced by Analog Devices Inc. This silicon-based device is designed to operate over an ultrawideband frequency range of 100 MHz to 40 GHz, making it highly versatile for various RF and microwave applications. It features a 31.5 dB attenuation control range in 0.5 dB steps, ensuring precise control over signal attenuation. The device is known for its low insertion loss and excellent attenuation accuracy, making it suitable for demanding applications such as radars, electronic countermeasures (ECMs), microwave radios, and very small aperture terminals (VSATs).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 MHz | - | 40 GHz | - |
| Attenuation Range | 0 dB | - | 31.5 dB | - |
| Attenuation Step Size | - | - | 0.5 dB | - |
| Insertion Loss (up to 18 GHz) | - | 2.1 dB | - | - |
| Insertion Loss (up to 26 GHz) | - | 2.9 dB | - | - |
| Insertion Loss (up to 40 GHz) | - | 4.8 dB | - | - |
| RF Input Power Handling (Average) | - | - | 27 dBm | - |
| RF Input Power Handling (Peak) | - | - | 30 dBm | - |
| Supply Voltage (Positive) | 3.15 V | 3.45 V | - | - |
| Supply Voltage (Negative) | -3.45 V | -3.15 V | - | - |
| Digital Control Voltage | 0 V | - | VDD | - |
Key Features
- Ultrawideband frequency range: 100 MHz to 40 GHz
- Attenuation range: 0.5 dB steps to 31.5 dB
- Low insertion loss with impedance match: 2.1 dB up to 18 GHz, 2.9 dB up to 26 GHz, and 4.8 dB up to 40 GHz
- RF input power handling capability: 27 dBm average and 30 dBm peak for all states
- Dual supply voltage: +3.3 V and −3.3 V
- Serial peripheral interface (SPI), parallel mode control, and CMOS-/LVTTL-compatible controls
- Pin-compatible with the ADRF5720 low frequency cutoff version
Applications
- Radars
- Electronic countermeasures (ECMs)
- Microwave radios
- Very small aperture terminals (VSATs)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The ADRF5730BCCZN operates from 100 MHz to 40 GHz. - What is the attenuation step size of the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The attenuation step size is 0.5 dB. - What is the maximum RF input power handling capability of the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The device can handle up to 27 dBm average and 30 dBm peak RF input power. - What are the supply voltage requirements for the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The device requires a dual supply voltage of +3.3 V and −3.3 V. - What control interfaces are available on the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The device features SPI, parallel mode control, and CMOS-/LVTTL-compatible controls. - Is the ADRF5730BCCZN pin-compatible with other models?
Yes, it is pin-compatible with the ADRF5720 low frequency cutoff version. - What are some typical applications of the ADRF5730BCCZN?
Typical applications include radars, electronic countermeasures (ECMs), microwave radios, and very small aperture terminals (VSATs). - What is the insertion loss of the ADRF5730BCCZN at different frequency ranges?
The insertion loss is 2.1 dB up to 18 GHz, 2.9 dB up to 26 GHz, and 4.8 dB up to 40 GHz. - How many bits does the ADRF5730BCCZN digital attenuator have?
The ADRF5730BCCZN is a 6-bit digital attenuator. - What is the recommended operating temperature for the ADRF5730BCCZN?
The device is typically tested at a case temperature (TCASE) of 85°C.
