SKY12236-11

High IIP3, 2.6 to 5.0 GHz Voltage-Controlled Variable Attenuator


Please note: SKY12236-11 is being discontinued and is not recommended for new designs. The suggested replacement is SMP1304 series

The SKY12236-11 is a voltage-controlled variable attenuator from Skyworks series of high 3rd Order Input Intercept Point (IIP3) components. The device has been designed to operate over the 2.6 to 5.0 GHz frequency band, but is specifically optimized for use as a wide dynamic range, low distortion attenuator.

The SKY12236-11 provides monotonic attenuation performance over its entire control voltage range. This attenuator is comprised of a pair of matched PIN diodes that terminate two ports of its internal 90-degree hybrid coupler. The diodes are biased using an external control voltage signal. The attenuator requires no external components. It operates with a control voltage range of 0 to 5 V and a 1.7 mA typical control current at maximum attenuation.

Specifications

Product LifecycleLast Time Buy
Frequency (GHz) Min.2.6
Replacement Part SMP1304 series
Frequency (GHz) Max.5.0
Min. VB IR = 10 µA (V)
DescriptionHIP3™ Variable Attenuator
CT VR = 30 V (pF)
Insertion Loss at Min Control (dB) Max.2.1
Attenuation Range at Max Control
(dB) Typ.
25
Input IP3 (dBm) Min.43 (Typ)
Control Input Range0-5 V
VF IF = 10 mA (V)
RS IF = 1 mA F = 100 MHz (Ω)
RS IF = 10 mA F = 100 MHz (Ω)
RS IF = 100 mA F = 100 MHz (Ω)
Typical Carrier Lifetime IF = 10 mA (ns)
PackageMCM, 8L
Package (mm)4.9 x 3.2 x 1.0

Features

  • Broadband operating range: 2.6 to 5.0 GHz
  • Maximum attenuation: 25 dB
  • Control voltage range: 0 to 5 V
  • High IIP3: +43 dBm
  • Low current consumption: <2 mA @ maximum attenuation
  • Small, MCM (8-pin, 4.9 x 3.2 mm) package (MSL3, 260°C per JEDEC J-STD-020)

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