Versatile VVAs for repeater, wireless backhaul and wireless infrastructure applications

Suitable for applications such as repeaters, wireless backhaul and wireless infrastructure, RFMW now offers Skyworks Solutions' SKY1223x series of voltage-controlled variable attenuators (VVAs). The four attenuators in the series, SKY12232-21, SKY12233-11, SKY12235-11 and SKY12236-11, are optimized for low distortion and centred at 1.95, 2.60, 3.15 and 3.8GHz respectively. Together, the attenuators cover operation from 1.45 to 5GHz and have control voltages ranging from 0-5V. Typical insertion loss of ~1.5dB offers improved system efficiency and attenuation >25dB provides excellent receiver protection. All four attenuators are packaged as 4.9mm x 3.2mm x 1mm multi-chip modules.