QPC3213

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

Discontinued >

End of Life announced May 29, 2020 (PCN 20-0070).
Last Time Buy: December 9, 2020
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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 QPC3213 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 QPC3213 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 QPC3213 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