General Description
The HMC712ALP3CE is an absorptive Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) which operates from 5 - 26.5 GHz and is ideal in designs where an analog DC control signal must be used to control RF signal levels over a 28 dB amplitude range. It features two shunt-type attenuators which are controlled by two analog voltages, Vctrl1 and Vctrl2. Optimum linearity performance of the attenuator is achieved by first varying Vctrl1 of the 1st attenuation stage from -3V to 0V with Vctrl2 fixed at -3V. The control voltage of the 2nd attenuation stage, Vctrl2, should then be varied from -3V to 0V, with Vctrl1 fixed at 0V.

Features
   Wide Bandwidth: 5 - 26.5 GHz
   Excellent Linearity: +28 dBm Input P1dB
   Wide Attenuation Range: 28 dB
   Absorptive Topology
   Singe or Dual Control Operation
   16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm²

Typical Applications
The HMC712ALP3CE is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radio
• VSAT Radio
• Test Instrumentation
• Microwave Sensors
• Military, ECM & Radar