TGL2616-SM

    10 - 20 GHz Digital Step Attenuator, 5-Bit, 0.75 dB Steps, Packaged

    Discontinued >

    End of Life announced November 8, 2019 (PCN 19-0186).
    Last Time Buy May 3, 2020.
    Recommended replacement for new designs: TGL2223-SM
    Contact your local sales representative for assistance.

    Key Features

    • Frequency range: 10 - 20 GHz
    • 5-Bit Digital Attenuator
    • Attenuation range: 23.25 dB
    • Attenuation step size (LSB): 0.75 dB
    • Insertion loss (ref. state): 4.8 dB
    • RMS amplitude error: < 0.6 dB
    • RMS step error: < 0.3 dB
    • Control voltage: 3.3 - 5.0 V
    • Positive logic
    • Package size: 4.0 x 4.0 x 1.45 mm

    Qorvo's TGL2616-SM is a 5-bit digital attenuator using TQPHT15, Qorvo's production 0.15um GaAs pHEMT process. Operating from 10 - 20 GHz, the TGL2616-SM offers a low LSB of only 0.75 dB and supports > 23 dB of attenuation range with a low RMS step error of < 0.3 dB.

    Using standard, positive control voltages, offered in a 4x4mm air cavity QFN, and offering excellent broadband performance, the TGL2616-SM is ideal for supporting a variety of commercial and military applications.

    Lead-free and RoHS compliant.

    Typical Applications

      • Commercial Radar
      • Electronic Warfare
      • General Purpose
      • Military Radar
      • Point-to-Point Radio
      • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
    Frequency Min(MHz) 10,000
    Frequency Max(MHz) 20,000
    Insertion Loss(dB) < 4.8
    Attenuation Range(dB) 23.25
    IIP3(dBm) > 36
    Interface Parallel
    Bits 5
    Step Size(dB) 0.75
    Voltage(V) 3.3 to 5.0
    Package Type QFN
    Package(mm) 4.0 x 4.0 x 1.45
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    Halogen Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN EAR99

    This product appears in the following application block diagrams:

    • Applications > Defense & Aerospace > Electronic Warfare > EW Signal Jammer

      EW Signal Jammer

    • Applications > Defense & Aerospace > Radar > Ku Band Radar

      Ku Band Radar

    • Applications > Network Infrastructure > Wireless Infrastructure > Repeaters / Boosters / DAS

      Repeaters / Boosters / DAS