Overview
The ADRF5740BCCZN is a high-performance, 4-bit digital attenuator produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed to operate across an ultrawideband frequency range of 10 MHz to 60 GHz, making it highly versatile for various RF and microwave applications. The attenuator features a 22 dB attenuation control range in 2 dB steps, ensuring precise and flexible attenuation settings. It is packaged in a 16-terminal, 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm, RoHS compliant land grid array (LGA) package and operates over a temperature range of −40°C to +105°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 | 60,000 | MHz | |
| Insertion Loss (10 MHz to 20 GHz) | 1.4 | dB | ||
| Insertion Loss (20 GHz to 44 GHz) | 2.2 | dB | ||
| Insertion Loss (44 GHz to 55 GHz) | 3.3 | dB | ||
| Insertion Loss (55 GHz to 60 GHz) | 4.4 | dB | ||
| Return Loss (10 MHz to 20 GHz) | 14 | dB | ||
| Return Loss (20 GHz to 44 GHz) | 13 | dB | ||
| Return Loss (44 GHz to 55 GHz) | 12 | dB | ||
| Return Loss (55 GHz to 60 GHz) | 10 | dB | ||
| Attenuation Range | 22 | dB | ||
| Step Size | 2 | dB | ||
| Attenuation Accuracy (10 MHz to 20 GHz) | ±(0.1 + 1.0% of state) | dB | ||
| Attenuation Accuracy (20 GHz to 44 GHz) | ±(0.2 + 3.0% of state) | dB | ||
| Attenuation Accuracy (44 GHz to 55 GHz) | ±(0.2 + 7.0% of state) | dB | ||
| Step Error (10 MHz to 20 GHz) | ±0.30 | dB | ||
| Step Error (20 GHz to 44 GHz) | ±0.50 | dB | ||
| Step Error (44 GHz to 55 GHz) | ±0.60 | dB | ||
| RF Input Power Handling | 24 | 24 | dBm | |
| Package Type | 16-Terminal LGA | |||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | +105 | °C |
Key Features
- Ultrawideband frequency range: 10 MHz to 60 GHz
- 22 dB attenuation control range in 2 dB steps
- Low insertion loss: 1.4 dB up to 20 GHz, 2.2 dB up to 44 GHz, and 3.3 dB up to 55 GHz
- High attenuation accuracy: ±(0.1 + 1.0% of state) up to 20 GHz, ±(0.2 + 3.0% of state) up to 44 GHz, and ±(0.2 + 7.0% of state) up to 55 GHz
- High input linearity: P0.1dB of 25.5 dBm typical, IP3 of 45 dBm typical
- High RF input power handling: 24 dBm average and 24 dBm peak
- Parallel mode control, CMOS and LVTTL compatible
- RF amplitude settling time: 175 ns (0.1 dB of final RF output)
- RoHS compliant 16-terminal LGA package
- Operating temperature range: −40°C to +105°C
Applications
- Industrial scanners
- Test and instrumentation
- Cellular infrastructure: 5G millimeter wave
- Military radios, radars, and electronic counter measures (ECMs)
- Microwave radios and very small aperture terminals (VSATs)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The ADRF5740BCCZN operates from 10 MHz to 60 GHz. - What is the attenuation range of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The attenuation range is 22 dB in 2 dB steps. - What is the insertion loss of the ADRF5740BCCZN at different frequency ranges?
The insertion loss is 1.4 dB up to 20 GHz, 2.2 dB up to 44 GHz, and 3.3 dB up to 55 GHz. - What is the RF input power handling capability of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The RF input power handling capability is 24 dBm average and 24 dBm peak. - What type of control interface does the ADRF5740BCCZN use?
The ADRF5740BCCZN uses parallel mode control and is CMOS and LVTTL compatible. - What is the package type and dimensions of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The package type is a 16-terminal LGA, with dimensions of 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm. - What is the operating temperature range of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The operating temperature range is −40°C to +105°C. - Is the ADRF5740BCCZN RoHS compliant?
Yes, the ADRF5740BCCZN is RoHS compliant. - What are some typical applications of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
Typical applications include industrial scanners, test and instrumentation, cellular infrastructure (5G millimeter wave), military radios and radars, and microwave radios and VSATs. - What is the RF amplitude settling time of the ADRF5740BCCZN?
The RF amplitude settling time is 175 ns (0.1 dB of final RF output).
