ATN3580

     Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in the specifications table and is not guaranteed under the full range(s) described by the Absolute Maximum specifications. Exceeding any of the absolute maximum/minimum specifications may result in permanent damage to the device and will void the warranty.

    The ATN3580 series of attenuator chips incorporate thin film resistors on high resistivity silicon chips to achieve precision attenuation, tight flatness and high return loss to 40 GHz. The design uses a balanced TEE resistive structure to assure broad bandwidth performance. The thin film technology offers improved power handling capability in comparison to the traditional thick film printed attenuator. All ATN3580 attenuator chips are specified for their attenuation at DC. In addition, a wafer probe sample test is performed to 40 GHz to assure meeting the flatness specification. Skyworks' measurements indicate that attenuation typically increases with increasing frequency, as
shown in Figure 1.

    CAUTION: Although this device ATN3580 is designed to be as robust as possible, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage this device. This device must be protected at all times from ESD. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed at all times.