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SiGe HBT

GaAs pHEMT

Si CMOS

Si BJT

GaN HEMT

Functional Block Diagram

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Product Description

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support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com.

Ordering Information

BiFET HBT

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24

SPI

RF1

GND

VDD

GND

RF2

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

5-Bit DSA

GND

23

22

21

20

19

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

5

6

18

17

16

15

14

13

RFSA2524

SERIAL CONTROLLED DIGITAL STEP ATTENUATOR

50MHz TO 4000MHz, 5-BIT, 1dB LSB

RFMD's RFSA2524 is a 5-bit digital step attenuator (DSA) that features high linear-

ity over the entire 31dB gain control range with excellent step accuracy in 1dB

steps. The RFSA2524 is programmed via a serial mode control interface that is

both 3V and 5V compatible. The RFSA2524 also offers a rugged Class 1C HBM ESD

rating via on-chip ESD circuitry. The MCM package is footprint compatible with most

24-pin, 4mm x 4mm, QFN packages.

Features



Frequency Range 50MHz to

4000MHz



5-Bits, 31dB Range, 1dB Step

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High Linearity, IIP3 >48dBm



3V and 5V Logic Compatible

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Serial-to-Parallel Controller

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Serial Programming Interface



Power-up Programming Modes



On-chip ESD Protection Class 1C

HBM

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Single Supply, 3V to 5V Operation

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Footprint Compatible with Most

24-Pin, 4mm x 4mm, QFNs

Applications



Transceiver RF and IF

Applications



Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS, LTE,

WiMax/WiFi



Wireless Data, Satellite

Terminals



Test Equipment

DS120706

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Package: MCM, 24-Pin, 4.2mm x 4.2mm

RFSA2524

Serial Con-

trolled Digital

Step Attenua-

tor 50MHz to

4000MHz, 5-

Bit, 1dB LSB

RFSA2524SR

7” reel with 100 pieces

RFSA2524SQ

Sample bag with 25 pieces

RFSA2524TR7

7” reel with 750 pieces

RFSA2524TR13

13” reel with 2500 pieces

RFSA2524PCK-410 50MHz to 4000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag