MA46H204-1056T - M/A-COM Technology Solutions

Surface Mount GaAs Tuning Varactors

0.75, 1.25, & 1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Rev. V8

MA46 Series

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Features

 Gamma Hyperabrupt Junctions: 0.75, 1.25 and

1.5

 Surface Mount Packages

 Very High Quality Factor

 Capacitance Ratio to 10:1

 Case Style 1056 is Hermetic and may be

Screened to JANTX levels

 Tape and Reel Packaging Available

Description

MACOM offers three families of low cost surface

mount gallium arsenide tuning varactors. All families

have silicon nitride protected junctions for low

leakage current and high reliability.

The MA46H070 through MA46H073 family has

hyperabrupt junctions with constant gamma of 0.75

from 0 to 20 volts and very high quality factor

approaching that of abrupt junction varactors, but

higher capacitance change versus tuning voltage.

These diodes are very well suited for narrow

bandwidth VCOs and VTFs where wide tuning range

and very high quality factor are required.

The MA46H200 through MA46H204 family has

hyperabrupt junctions with constant gamma of 1.25

from 2 to 20 volts and has the largest capacitance

ratio of the families of GaAs varactors and high

quality factor. These diodes are very well suited for

wide bandwidth VCOs and VTFs where the optimum

combination of very wide tuning range and high

quality factor is required.

The MA46H500 through MA46H504 family has

hyperabrupt junctions with constant gamma of 1.5

from 2 to 12 volts and high quality factor. Designed

for wide bandwidth VCOs and VTFs where limited

bias voltage is available. These varactors have

lower quality factor than the other families of GaAs

varactors.

Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2

1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

2. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these

survivability limits.

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Case 1056 Case 1088

Operating Temperature -65°C to +150°C -65°C to +125°C

Storage Temperature -65°C to +200°C -65°C to +125°C

Reverse Voltage Breakdown Voltage

Forward Current 50 mA @ 25°C

Power Dissipation

50 mW @ 25°C,

de-rate linearly to 0 mW @

maximum operating temperature

Common Case styles

1056 1088

Packaged Tuning Varactor

Equivalent Circuit

Surface Mount GaAs Tuning Varactors

0.75, 1.25, & 1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Rev. V8

MA46 Series

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3. The values guaranteed for gamma are measured on unpackaged chips. The total capacitance versus bias voltage curve will deviate slightly

from the chip capacitance versus bias voltage curve due to the package parasitic capacitance (Cp).

4. The Cp values listed typically have tolerances of ±0.02 pF.

5. Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz.

6. The total capacitance and capacitance ratios shown are for diodes housed in case style 30. Other case styles will result in different values.

7. When ordering MA46H202-134 as whole wafer P/N is MAVR-0046202-0134WR.

1.25 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Breakdown Voltage @ 10 µA = 22 V minimum

Reverse Current @ 16 V = 100 nA maximum

Gamma3 = 1.13 - 1.38, VR = 2 to 20 V @ 10 µA

1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Breakdown Voltage @ 10 µA = 18 V minimum

Reverse Current @ 14 V = 100 nA maximum

Gamma3 = 1.4 - 1.6, VR = 2 to 12 V @ 10 µA

0.75 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Breakdown Voltage @ 10 µA = 20 V minimum

Reverse Current @ 16 V = 100 nA maximum

Gamma3 = 0.68 - 0.83, VR = 0 to 20 V @ 10 µA

Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C

Part Number

Total

Capacitance

+/-10%4,5,6

Total

Capacitance

Ratio6

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=0 V Vr=4 V

(pF) - -

MA46H070 0.5 - 0.7 5.5 4500

MA46H071 0.9 - 1.1 6.4 4500

MA46H072 2.7 - 3.3 7.5 3000

MA46H073 4.5 - 5.5 7.5 2200

Part Number

Total

Capacitance

+/-10%4,5,6

Total

Capacitance

Ratio6

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=2 V Vr=4 V

(pF) - -

MA46H500 0.5 - 0.7 2.8 2500

MA46H501 0.9 - 1.1 3.9 2500

MA46H503 4.5 - 5.5 8.1 1200

MA46H504 9.0 - 11.0 8.1 1200

Part Number

Total

Capacitance

+/-10%4,5,6

Total

Capacitance

Ratio6

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=2 V Vr=4 V

(pF) - -

MA46H200 0.5 - 0.7 3.0 1500

MA46H201 0.9 - 1.1 4.1 3000

MA46H2027 2.7 - 3.3 5.6 2000

MA46H203 4.5 - 5.5 10.0 1500

MA46H204 9.0 - 11.0 10.0 1500

Surface Mount GaAs Tuning Varactors

0.75, 1.25, & 1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Rev. V8

MA46 Series

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Typical Performance Curves

0.75 Gamma Hyperabrupt 1.25 Gamma Abrupt

1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Temperature Coefficient of Capacitance in PPM/°C vs. Reverse Voltage

100

1000

110 100

(pF)

Reverse Voltage (V)

MA46H200 - 204

MA46H500 - 504

0.1

100

0.1 1 10 100

Total Capacitance (pF)

Reverse Voltage (V)

MA46H071

MA46H070

MA46H072

MA46H073

0.1

100

0.1 1 10 100

Total Capacitance (pF)

Reverse Voltage (V)

MA46H201

MA46H200

MA46H202

MA46H203

MA46H204

0.1

100

0.1 1 10 100

Total Capacitance (pF)

Reverse Voltage (V)

MA46H501

MA46H500

MA46H503

MA46H504

100

1000

110 100

(pF)

Reverse Voltage (V)

MA46H070 - 073

Surface Mount GaAs Tuning Varactors

0.75, 1.25, & 1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Rev. V8

MA46 Series

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Case Styles

ODS-1056

ODS-1088

Ordering Information

These GaAs tuning varactors are available in either case style as shown. When ordering, specify the desired case

style by adding the case designation as a suffix to the model number. For example, a MA46H200-1088 specifies

a 1.25 gamma hyperabrupt tuning diode in case style 1088.

INCHES MILLIMETERS

DIM. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX.

A 0.065 0.075 1.65 1.91

B 0.034 0.041 0.86 1.04

C 0.030 0.036 0.76 0.91

D 0.009 0.021 0.23 053

E 0.010 0.014 0.25 0.36

F 0.043 0.053 1.09 1.35

Package Capacitance: 0.15 pF Typical

Package Inductance: 0.45 nH Typical

DIM. INCHES MILLIMETERS

MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX.

A 0.175 0.195 4.44 4.95

B 0.040 0.050 1.02 1.27

C 0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41

D 0.015 0.025 0.38 0.64

E 0.010 0.015 0.25 0.38

F 0.015 0.020 0.38 0.51

G 0.004 0.006 0.10 0.15

H 0.020 0.030 0.51 0.76

J 0.013 0.033 0.33 0.84

K 0.003 0.005 0.08 0.13

Surface Mount GaAs Tuning Varactors

0.75, 1.25, & 1.5 Gamma Hyperabrupt

Rev. V8

MA46 Series

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