It is optimised for high output power and low current from 8V bias but can also be operated from 5V bias with flexibility to adjust DC current with external components.
The new VGA is offered in a lead-free 7 mm 48-lead PQFN package, making it an ideal solution for high density cards and compact system amplifiers.
According to MACOM, additional key features of the device include: 31.5 dB, 0.5 dB steps, 6-bit DSA, 3 dB noise figure, serial or parallel attenuator control, differential input and output, low harmonics and power down mode.