QPC3223

    50 - 6000 MHz Parallel Controlled Digital Step Attenuator, 2-Bit, 6 dB Steps

    Key Features

    • Frequency Range 50 MHz to 6000 MHz
    • 2-Bit, 18 dB Range, 6 dB Step
    • Overshoot-free Transient Switching Performance
    • High Linearity, Input IP3 > +55 dBm
    • Parallel Control Interface
    • Fast Switching Speed, 80 nsec Typical
    • Single Supply +3 V to +5 V Operation
    • 1.8V Logic Compatible
    • RF Pins Have No DC Voltage, Can be DC Grounded Externally
    • Patented Circuit Architecture
    • Power-up Default Setting Is Maximum Attenuation

    The QPC3223 is a 2-bit digital step attenuator (DSA) that features high linearity over the entire 18 dB gain control range in 6 dB steps. The QPC3223 uses a parallel control interface and has a low insertion loss of 0.8 dB at 2 GHz. The patented circuit architecture provides overshoot-free transient switching performance using a single +3 V to +5 V power supply.

    The QPC3223 is available in an industry standard 12 pad 3 mm x 3 mm QFN package that is lead-free and RoHScompliant

    Typical Applications

      • 2G through 4G Base Stations
      • Point-to-Point
      • Wi-Fi
      • Test Equipment
    Frequency Min(MHz) 50
    Frequency Max(MHz) 6,000
    Insertion Loss(dB) 0.8
    Attenuation Range(dB) 18
    IP0.1dB(dBm) 30
    IIP3(dBm) > 55
    Interface Parallel
    Bits 2
    Step Size(dB) 6
    Voltage(V) 3 to 5
    Package Type QFN
    Package(mm) 3.0 x 3.0
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No

    X-Microwave Design System

    This product is available as an X-Microwave Block (X-MWblock) for evaluation.

    X-MWblocks are RF and microwave "drop-in" components that can be used individually for prototyping or in production assemblies. X-MWblocks are easy to test, integrate, align, and configure to 60 GHz and beyond. No messy sweat soldering or silver epoxy processes are required. X-MWblocks are highly characterized with S-parameter models and connect with a patented solder-less interconnect technology.

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