Hittite Press Release - July 21, 2010 |
Hittite's Three New 1-Bit Digital Attenuators Cover DC to 10 GHzWideband 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. Windows® - Windows XP ® Windows 7® and Windows Vista ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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. Contact Beth McGreevy MarCom Manager mcgreevy@hittite.com Hittite Microwave Corporation 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 sales@hittite.com www.hittite.com Posted 7/21/2010 |