Overview
The HMC470ALP3E is a 5-bit digital attenuator produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component offers a 31 dB attenuation control range in 1 dB steps, making it highly versatile for various RF and microwave applications. It is built using GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) technology, which provides excellent attenuation accuracy and high input linearity over a wide frequency range from DC to 3 GHz. The HMC470ALP3E operates with a single positive supply voltage from 3 V to 5 V and features a CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control interface.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Attenuation Range | 1 dB to 31 dB | dB |
| Attenuation Steps | 1 dB | dB |
| Insertion Loss | 1.7 dB (typical at 3 GHz) | dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy | ± 0.3 dB (typical) | dB |
| Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression | 27 dBm (typical at VDD = 5 V) | dBm |
| Third-Order Intercept Point (IP3) | 48 dBm (typical) | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 5 V | V |
| Control Interface | CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control | |
| Package Type | 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP | |
| Operating Frequency Range | DC to 3 GHz | GHz |
Key Features
- Excellent attenuation accuracy: ± 0.3 dB typical step error.
- High input linearity: 0.1 dB compression point of 27 dBm typical.
- High power handling: up to 27 dBm input power.
- Low phase shift: 27° at 3 GHz.
- Single-supply operation: 3 V to 5 V.
- CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control interface.
- Compact 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP package.
Applications
- Cellular infrastructure.
- Microwave radios and very small aperture terminals (VSATs).
- Test equipment and sensors.
- IF and RF designs.
- ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX.
Q & A
- What is the attenuation range of the HMC470ALP3E? The HMC470ALP3E has an attenuation range of 1 dB to 31 dB in 1 dB steps.
- What is the typical insertion loss at 3 GHz? The typical insertion loss at 3 GHz is 1.7 dB.
- What is the attenuation accuracy of the HMC470ALP3E? The attenuation accuracy is ± 0.3 dB typical.
- What is the input power for 0.1 dB compression? The input power for 0.1 dB compression is 27 dBm typical at VDD = 5 V.
- What is the third-order intercept point (IP3) of the HMC470ALP3E? The third-order intercept point (IP3) is 48 dBm typical.
- What is the supply voltage range for the HMC470ALP3E? The supply voltage range is from 3 V to 5 V.
- What type of control interface does the HMC470ALP3E use? The HMC470ALP3E uses a CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control interface.
- What is the package type of the HMC470ALP3E? The HMC470ALP3E comes in a 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP package.
- What is the operating frequency range of the HMC470ALP3E? The operating frequency range is from DC to 3 GHz.
- What are some common applications of the HMC470ALP3E? Common applications include cellular infrastructure, microwave radios, VSATs, test equipment, and IF and RF designs.
