Hittite's Three New 1-Bit Digital Attenuators Cover DC to 10 GHz

Wideband Attenuators Feature Excellent Linearity for Test Equipment Applications



Chelmsford, MA, July 21, 2010 - Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced three new SMT packaged high linearity 1-Bit Digital Attenuators which are ideal for automotive, broadband, cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, military and test & measurement equipment applications from DC to 10 GHz.

The HMC800LP3E, HMC801LP3E and the HMC802LP3E are digitally controlled, 1-Bit GaAs MMIC Digital Attenuators which operate from DC to 10 GHz, and provide attenuation levels of 10 dB, 15 dB, and 20 dB respectively. These compact digital attenuators exhibit excellent accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB, with up to +55 dBm input IP3, and switching speed as fast as 120 ns. The HMC800LP3E, HMC801LP3E and the HMC802LP3E deliver insertion loss as low as 2.0 dB, and accept CMOS/ TTL control signals at very low DC current.
 
The HMC800LP3E, HMC801LP3E and the HMC802LP3E are housed in a RoHS compliant and footprint compatible 3 x 3 mm QFN leadless packages. These new high linearity digital attenuators can be used to replace multiple SPDT switches and fixed attenuator pads in demanding applications such as point to point radio, test and measurement, military, and space applications. These new high performance digital attenuators complement Hittite’s broad line of control products for IF, RF and microwave applications.
 
Samples and evaluation PC boards for all SMT packaged products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company’s e-commerce site or via direct purchase order.  Released data sheets are available on-line at www.hittite.com.

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About Hittite

Hittite Microwave Corporation is an innovative designer and manufacturer of analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for digital, RF, microwave and millimeterwave applications covering DC to 110 GHz. Our Digital/RFIC/MMIC products are developed using state-of-the-art GaAs, GaN, InGaP/GaAs, InP, SOI, SiGe, CMOS and BiCMOS semiconductor processes utilizing MESFET, HEMT, pHEMT, mHEMT, HBT and PIN devices. Our custom and standard products support a wide range of wireless / wired communications and radar applications for Automotive, Broadband, Cellular/4G, Fiber Optics, Microwave & Millimeterwave Communications, Military, Test & Measurement, and Space markets.


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Beth McGreevy
MarCom Manager
mcgreevy@hittite.com
Hittite Microwave Corporation
20 Alpha Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Posted  7/21/2010