Overview
The HMC542BLP4ETR is a broadband 6-bit GaAs IC digital attenuator produced by Analog Devices Inc. It features a CMOS compatible serial to parallel driver and is packaged in a low-cost, leadless surface mount 24-lead 4x4 mm QFN package. This attenuator is designed for a wide range of RF and IF applications, operating from DC to 4 GHz. It is ideal for various wireless and microwave systems due to its high accuracy and reliability.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC - 4 GHz |
| Attenuation Range | 0.5 dB to 31.5 dB |
| Attenuation Steps | 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 dB |
| Step Error | ±0.25 dB typical |
| Insertion Loss | 1.7 dB |
| Supply Voltage | +5V |
| Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Package Type | 24-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Number of Pins | 24 |
| Power Consumption | 560 mW |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Key Features
- CMOS compatible serial to parallel driver
- SPI compatible serial data interface
- Single +5V supply voltage
- High attenuation accuracy with ±0.25 dB typical step error
- IIP3 of +50 dBm
- Fast switching characteristics: tRISE, tFALL = 60 ns, tON, tOFF = 100 ns
- Leadless surface mount package for compact design
Applications
- Cellular/PCS/3G Infrastructure
- ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, & WiBro
- Microwave Radio & VSAT
- Test Equipment and Sensors
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC542BLP4ETR? The frequency range is from DC to 4 GHz.
- What is the attenuation range of the HMC542BLP4ETR? The attenuation range is from 0.5 dB to 31.5 dB.
- What is the typical step error of the HMC542BLP4ETR? The typical step error is ±0.25 dB.
- What is the supply voltage for the HMC542BLP4ETR? The supply voltage is +5V.
- What is the impedance of the HMC542BLP4ETR? The impedance is 50 Ohms.
- What type of package does the HMC542BLP4ETR use? It uses a 24-VFQFN Exposed Pad package.
- How many pins does the HMC542BLP4ETR have? It has 24 pins.
- Is the HMC542BLP4ETR RoHS compliant? Yes, it is RoHS compliant.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC542BLP4ETR? Typical applications include cellular/PCS/3G infrastructure, ISM, MMDS, WLAN, WiMAX, & WiBro, microwave radio & VSAT, and test equipment and sensors.
- What is the power consumption of the HMC542BLP4ETR? The power consumption is 560 mW.
