CMD172

    18-40 GHz (K, Ka Band) Voltage-Variable Attenuator MMIC

    Key Features

    • Low insertion loss
    • Positive gain slope
    • Small die size
    • Ultra wideband performance
    • Wide attenuation range

    Qorvo's CMD172 is a wideband, RF / Microwave GaAs MMIC absorptive Voltage-Variable Attenuator (VVA) die which operates from 18 to 40 GHz. The VVA uses a single DC control voltage of -3V to 0V to control RF signal levels over a 37 dB dynamic range. The CMD172 attenuator MMIC has an extremely low insertion loss of 1.6 dB and is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching. The CMD172 also offers full passivation for increased reliability and moisture protection.

    Typical Applications

      • Electronic Warfare (EW)
      • Radar
      • Space
      • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
      • Test & Measurement
      • Phased Arrays
    Frequency Min(MHz) 18,000
    Frequency Max(MHz) 40,000
    Insertion Loss(dB) 1.6
    Attenuation Range(dB) 37
    IP1dB(dBm) 15
    IIP3(dBm) 25
    Voltage(V) 0, -3
    Package Type Die
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99