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DC – 50 GHz Variable Attenuator Technical Data
HMMC-1002
Features
• Specified Frequency Range: DC -26.5 GHz
• Return Loss: 10 dB
• Minimum Attenuation: 2.0␣ dB
• Maximum Attenuation: 30.0␣ dB
Description
The HMMC-1002 is a monolithic, voltage variable, GaAs IC attenuator that operates from DC to 50␣ GHz. It is fabricated using MWTC’s MMICB process which features an MBE epitaxial layer, backside ground vias, and FET gate lengths of approximately 0.4␣ mm. The variable resistive elements of the HMMC-1002 are two 750 mm wide series FETs and four 200 mm wide shunt FETs. The distributed topology of the HMMC-1002 minimizes the parasitic effects of its series and shunt FETs, allowing the HMMC-1002 to exhibit a wide dynamic range across its full bandwidth.