MAX19793:1500MHz to 6000MHz Dual Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with On-Chip 10-Bit SPI-Controlled DAC

High-Performance RF VVA Features 46.6dB of Linearly Controlled Dynamic Range and Excellent Attenuation Flatness

The MAX19793 dual general-purpose analog voltage variable attenuator (VVA) is designed to interface with 50Ω systems operating in the 1500MHz to 6000MHz frequency range. The device includes a patented control circuit that provides 23.3dB of attenuation range (per attenuator) with a typical linear control slope of 8.4dB/V. Both attenuators share a common analog control and can be cascaded together to yield 46.6dB of total attenuation range with a typical combined linear control slope of 16.8dB/V (5V operation). Alternatively, the on-chip 4-wire SPI-controlled 10-bit DAC can be used to control both attenuators. In addition, a step-up/down feature allows user-programmable attenuator stepping through command pulses without reprogramming the SPI interface. The MAX19793 is a monolithic device designed using one of Maxim's proprietary SiGe BiCMOS processes. The part operates from a single +5V supply or alternatively from a single +3.3V supply. It is available in a compact 36-pin TQFN package (6mm x 6mm x 0.8mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the -40°C to +100°C extended temperature range.

Key Features
  • Wideband Coverage
    • 1500MHz to 6000MHz RF Frequency Range
  • High Linearity
    • Greater Than +37dBm IIP3 Over the Full Attenuation Range
    • +23.7dBm Input P1dB
  • Integrates Two Analog Attenuators in One Monolithic Device
  • Two Convenient Control Options
    • Single Analog Voltage
    • On-Chip SPI-Controlled 10-Bit DAC
  • Step-Up/Down Pulse Command Inputs
  • Flexible Attenuation Control Ranges
    • 23.3dB (Per Attenuator)
    • 46.6dB (Both Attenuators Cascaded)
  • Linear dB/V Analog Control Response Curve Simplifies Automatic Leveling Control and Gain-Trim Algorithms
  • Excellent Attenuation Flatness Over Wide Frequency Ranges and Attenuation Settings
  • On-Chip Comparator (for Successive Approximation Measurement of Attenuator Control Voltage)
  • Low 13mA Supply Current
  • Single 5V or 3.3V Supply Voltage
  • Pin-Compatible with the MAX19791 and MAX19792
  • Pin-Compatible with the MAX19794 with Addition of Two Shunt Capacitors
  • PCB-Compatible with the MAX19790
  • Lead(Pb)-Free Package
MAX19793: Typical Application Circuit
MAX19793: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automatic Level Control (ALC)
  • Broadband System Applications, Including Wireless Infrastructure Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems
  • General Test Equipment
  • Lineup Gain Trim
  • Microwave Point-to-Point Systems
  • Receiver Gain Control
  • Temperature-Compensation Circuits
  • Transmitter Gain Control
  • VSAT/Satellite Modems
  • WCDMA/LTE, TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE, WiMAX®, cdma2000®, GSM/EDGE, and MMDS Base Stations
DataSheet
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MAX19793 Data SheetMAX19793.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberGain Cntl.ChannelsRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
Analog Attenuation RangeDigital Attenuation Range
(dB)
Gain
(dB)
HD2
(dBc)
HD3
(dBc)
VCC
(V)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
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MAX19793Analog + Digital1
2
1500600046.646.6-7.6-72.2-104.73.15 to 3.45
4.75 to 5.25
136.0 x 6.0TQFN/36-40 to +100
Related Products
  • MAX19791:50MHz to 4000MHz Dual Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with On-Chip 10-Bit SPI-Controlled DAC
  • MAX19794:10MHz to 500MHz Dual Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with On-Chip 10-Bit SPI-Controlled DAC
  • MAX19792:500MHz to 4000MHz Dual Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with On-Chip 10-Bit SPI-Controlled DAC
  • MAX19790:250MHz to 4000MHz Dual, Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX19793DEVBRDNo Longer AvailableEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX19793ETX+ActiveTQFN,;36 pin;37.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX19793ETX+TActiveTQFN,;36 pin;37.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX19793EVKIT#ActiveEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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