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CMD281C3

CMD281C3

DC-22 GHz (L, S, C, X, Ku, K Band) 2-bit Digital Attenuator

Qorvo's CMD281C3 is a negative controlled, wideband GaAs MMIC 2-bit digital attenuator housed in a leadless 3x3 mm surface mount package. Each bit of the attenuator is controlled by a single voltage of either 0 V or -5 V. The attenuator bit values are 2 dB and 4 dB, for a total attenuation of 6 dB. The CMD281C3 has a low insertion loss of 1.5 dB at 10 GHz and the attenuation accuracy is typically 0.1 dB step error. The CMD281C3 is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching.

Discontinued
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End of Life announced October 31, 2023 (PCN 23-0160).
Last Time Buy: May 10, 2024
Contact your local sales representative for assistance.
Product Data SheetRev B – 06/08/2022
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Key Features

  • Wideband performance
  • Low insertion loss
  • 6 dB attenuation range
  • Pb-free RoHs compliant 3x3 QFN package

Typical Applications

  • Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Radar
  • Space
  • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
  • Test & Measurement
  • Phased Arrays

Parameters

Frequency Min (MHz)
DC
Frequency Max (MHz)
22,000
Insertion Loss (dB)
1.5
Attenuation Range (dB)
6
IP0.1dB (dBm)
28
IIP3 (dBm)
42
Interface
Parallel
Bits
2
Step Size (dB)
2
Voltage (V)
-5
Package Type
Ceramic QFN
Package Size (mm)
3.0 x 3.0
RoHS
Yes
Lead Free
Yes
ITAR Restricted
No
ECCN
EAR99

Technical Documents

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CMD281C3

CMD281C3

DC-22 GHz (L, S, C, X, Ku, K Band) 2-bit Digital Attenuator

Qorvo's CMD281C3 is a negative controlled, wideband GaAs MMIC 2-bit digital attenuator housed in a leadless 3x3 mm surface mount package. Each bit of the attenuator is controlled by a single voltage of either 0 V or -5 V. The attenuator bit values are 2 dB and 4 dB, for a total attenuation of 6 dB. The CMD281C3 has a low insertion loss of 1.5 dB at 10 GHz and the attenuation accuracy is typically 0.1 dB step error. The CMD281C3 is a 50 ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching.

Discontinued
i
End of Life announced October 31, 2023 (PCN 23-0160).
Last Time Buy: May 10, 2024
Contact your local sales representative for assistance.
Product Data SheetRev B – 06/08/2022
Buy OnlineRequest a SampleContact Sales
Buy OnlineRequest a SampleContact Sales

Key Features

  • Wideband performance
  • Low insertion loss
  • 6 dB attenuation range
  • Pb-free RoHs compliant 3x3 QFN package

Typical Applications

  • Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Radar
  • Space
  • Satellite Communications (Satcom)
  • Test & Measurement
  • Phased Arrays

Parameters

Frequency Min (MHz)
DC
Frequency Max (MHz)
22,000
Insertion Loss (dB)
1.5
Attenuation Range (dB)
6
IP0.1dB (dBm)
28
IIP3 (dBm)
42
Interface
Parallel
Bits
2
Step Size (dB)
2
Voltage (V)
-5
Package Type
Ceramic QFN
Package Size (mm)
3.0 x 3.0
RoHS
Yes
Lead Free
Yes
ITAR Restricted
No
ECCN
EAR99

Technical Documents

Filters
2 results found
All (2)
  • Product Data Sheet

    Rev B – 06/08/2022
    Data Sheet
  • High-Performance Defense and Aerospace Solutions

    06/15/2026
    Brochure
Results per page
10

Design Resources

Filters
5 results found
All (5)
  • Package Information

    Package Information - DXF

    Package Information
  • S-Parameters

    S-Parameters (2 dB State)

    S-Parameters
  • S-Parameters

    S-Parameters (4 dB State)

    S-Parameters
  • S-Parameters

    S-Parameters (6 dB State)

    S-Parameters
  • S-Parameters

    S-Parameters (Reference State)

    S-Parameters
Results per page
10

Need more support?

At Qorvo, our customers are a core part of what we do, and we want every experience you have with us to be as reliable as our products. If you have a question or if something isn't working the way you expect, please let us know.

Forum

Forum

Engage with the Qorvo community, ask technical questions and share insights.

Support

Support

Get technical, application or customer support plus updates on supply chain and FAQs.

Sales

Sales

Connect with our sales team to gain tailored solutions, expert guidance and access to the latest technologies.

Stay up to date with us.

Sign up for notification on new products, product/process change notifications (PCNs) and end of life (EOL) alerts.

Sign Up

Qorvo products are at work connecting, protecting and powering the planet. We bring core radio frequency (RF) and power technologies and solutions to automotive, consumer, defense & aerospace, industrial & enterprise, infrastructure and mobile markets.

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Products
  • Solutions
  • Design Hub
  • New Products
  • Product Compliance
  • Blog Posts
  • Events & Trade Shows
  • News Releases
  • Success Stories
  • Technical Articles
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Corporate Videos
  • Quality
  • Locations
  • Investors
  • How to Buy
  • Forums
  • Portals
  • Contact Us
  • Subscription Center
Site MapFeedbackLegalPrivacySupply Chain Transparency

© 2026 Qorvo US, Inc

|

+1-833-641-3810

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