Overview
The HMC470ALP3ETR is a 5-bit digital attenuator produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed for a wide range of RF and microwave applications, offering a high degree of attenuation control and accuracy. The HMC470ALP3ETR operates over a frequency range from 100 MHz to 3 GHz, making it suitable for various communication and test equipment applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Attenuation Range | 1 dB to 31 dB | - |
| Attenuation Steps | 1 dB LSB | - |
| Insertion Loss | 1.3 - 1.7 dB (typical) | dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy | ± 0.3 dB (typical) | dB |
| Input Power for 0.1 dB Compression | 20 dBm (typical) | dBm |
| Third-Order Intercept Point (IIP3) | 45 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 | - |
Key Features
- Excellent attenuation accuracy: ± 0.3 dB typical step error.
- High input linearity: 0.1 dB compression point at 27 dBm typical.
- High power handling: up to 27 dBm RF input power.
- Low phase shift: 27° at 3 GHz.
- Single-supply operation: 3 V to 5 V.
- CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control interface.
- Compact, RoHS compliant, 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.
Q & A
- What is the attenuation range of the HMC470ALP3ETR? The attenuation range is from 1 dB to 31 dB in 1 dB steps.
- What is the typical insertion loss of the HMC470ALP3ETR? The typical insertion loss is between 1.3 dB and 1.7 dB.
- What is the attenuation accuracy of the HMC470ALP3ETR? 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 20 dBm typical.
- What is the third-order intercept point (IIP3) of the HMC470ALP3ETR? The IIP3 is 45 dBm typical.
- What is the supply voltage range for the HMC470ALP3ETR? The supply voltage range is from 3 V to 5 V.
- What type of control interface does the HMC470ALP3ETR use? The HMC470ALP3ETR uses a CMOS-/TTL-compatible parallel control interface.
- What is the package type of the HMC470ALP3ETR? The package type is a 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP.
- Is the HMC470ALP3ETR RoHS compliant? Yes, the HMC470ALP3ETR is RoHS compliant.
- What are some common applications of the HMC470ALP3ETR? Common applications include cellular infrastructure, microwave radios and VSATs, test equipment and sensors, and IF and RF designs.
