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Microwave SLCs
Maxi & Maxi+ Series:
Single Layer Ceramics With & Without Borders
GENERAL INFORMATION
Maxi and Maxi+ are both AVX proprietary intergranular
barrier layer dielectric formulations. Both use SrTiO3as
their major constituent and have dielectric constants
exceeding 20,000 and 30,000 respectively. Grain bound-
ary barrier layer (GBBL) capacitors have been well dis-
cussed in various literature sources and, while simple in
principle, their resulting electrical properties are depen-
dent on a complex combination of materials and process
technology.
AVX’s Maxi & Maxi+ dielectrics have the distinctive
properties that are ideal for extremely broadband
by-pass capacitors. This built-in feature gives these prod-
ucts a unique disspersive effect that is illustrated in the
accompanying curves. AVX’s ability to control the
prerequisite relationships between materials and
process has resulted in dielectrics that make these
Single Layer Ceramics especially well suited for applica-
tions requiring high frequency performance well into the
millimeter band.
These GBBL dielectrics are also available in low loss
versions that are comparable to conventional barium
titanate based dielectrics. Performance is likewise similar
in that these materials exhibit a very pronounced dip at
their resonant frequency. These designs are excellent
choices for applications requiring the combined attribut-
es of very small size and precise cut-off frequencies.
Additional information on these high Q products may be
obtained by contacting the factory or your local AVX
representative.
All Maxi & Maxi+ dielectrics exhibit X7R temperature
performance of ±15% from –55°C to +125°C. Electrical
characteristics, as outlined in MIL-C-49464, will meet
those specified for Class II dielectrics, rather than the
less stringent Class IV, which typically describes GBBL
dielectrics.
Sample kits are available
MAXI KIT Catalog # KITSLCK20KSAMPL includes 10 each:
GH0158101MA6N, GH0258221MA6N, GH0258471MA6N,
GH0358102MA6N, GH0458182MA6N
MAXI+ KIT Catalog # KITSLCK30KSAMPL includes 10 each:
GH0159331MA6N, GH0259751MA6N, GH0359152MA6N,
GH0459302MA6N, GH0559602MA6N
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Typical Delta Cap (%)
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Frequency (Hz.)
0+E1
1+E1
2+E1
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Impedance
Fp001
Fp022
Fp074
Fp 0001
Typical
Typical
Impedance vs. Frequency
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Microwave SLCs
Maxi & Maxi+ Series:
Single Layer Ceramics With & Without Borders
GH/GB01 GH/GB02 GH/GB03 GH/GB04 GH/GB05 GH/GB06
(L) Length .015±.005 .025±.005 .035±.005 .050±.010 .070±.010 .090±.010
(.381±.127) (.635±.127) (.889±.127) (1.27±.254) (1.78±.254) (2.29±.254)
(W) Width .015±.005 .025±.005 .035±.005 .050±.010 .070±.010 .090±.010
(.381±.127) (.635±.127) (.889±.127) (1.27±.254) (1.78±.254) (2.29±.254)
(T) Thickness
.007±.002 (.178±.051)
(B) Border .002±.001 (.051±.025)
GH SERIES: MAXI SINGLE LAYER CAPACITORS WITHOUT BORDERS
GB SERIES: MAXI SINGLE LAYER CAPACITORS WITH BORDERS
GH
Type Code
GH = w/o borders
GB = w/ borders
02
Case Size
01
02
03
04
05
06
5
Working
Voltage
Code
5 = 50 VDC
8
Dielectric
Code
8 = Maxi
(k = 20,000)
9 = Maxi+
(k = 30,000)
102
Capacitance
Value
EIA Cap
Code in pF
M
Capacitance
Tolerance
K = ±10%
M = ±20%
Z = +80% -20%
A
Termination
Code
A = Au
(100 μ-in min)
over
Ti/W (1000 Å nom)
also available
N = Ti/W-Ni-Au
6N
Packaging
Code
6N = Antistatic
Waffle Pack
HOW TO ORDER
DIMENSIONS: inches (millimeters)
Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF)
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
68 330 330 750 750 1200 1200 2700 2700 4700 4700 8200
GH SERIES: MAXI+ SINGLE LAYER CAPACITORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF)
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
330 390 390 1000 1000 1800 1800 3300 3300 6800 6800 10000
Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF)
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
51 220 220 560 560 1000 1000 2200 2200 4700 4700 8200
GB SERIES: MAXI+ SINGLE LAYER CAPACITORS WITH BORDERS
Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF) Cap (pF)
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
220 330 330 820 820 1500 1500 2700 2700 6800 6800 10000
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Microwave SLCs
Performance Curves
S21 FORWARD TRANSMISSION
23
1
Capacitance = 220 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .017" W = .017" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -20 dB 10 dB/DIV
Marker 1
-12.6 dB @ 51 MHz
Marker 2
-17.6 dB @ 2.06 GHz
Marker 3
-22.0 dB @ 12.86 GHz
Marker 4
-21.6 dB @ 25.08 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
4
23
1
Capacitance = 470 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .024" W = .024" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -24 dB 5 dB/DIV
Marker 1
-17.4 dB @ 51 MHz
Marker 2
-22.4 dB @ 2.06 GHz
Marker 3
-27.9 dB @ 8.98 GHz
Marker 4
-21.4 dB @ 25.07 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
4
2
3
1
Capacitance = 1000 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .035" W = .035" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -30 dB 5 dB/DIV
Marker 1
-24.8 dB @ 51 MHz
Marker 2
-30.5 dB @ 1.71 GHz
Marker 3
-33.1 dB @ 3.25 GHz
Marker 4
-19.1 dB @ 18.25 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
4
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Microwave SLCs
Performance Curves
S21 INSERTION LOSS
2
3
1
Capacitance = 220 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .017" W = .017" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -.02 dB .10 dB/DIV
Marker 1
.00 dB @ 50 MHz
Marker 2
-.013 dB @ 1.71 GHz
Marker 3
-.022 dB @ 11.33 GHz
Marker 4
-.023 dB @ 18.25 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
4
23
4
1
Capacitance = 470 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .024" W = .024" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -.02 dB .10 dB/DIV
Marker 1
.018 dB @ 50 MHz
Marker 2
-.040 dB @ 6.75 GHz
Marker 3
-.035 dB @ 11.33 GHz
Marker 4
-.078 dB @ 20.36 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
2
3
4
1
Capacitance = 1000 pF Q = 50 @ 1 MHz
Size: L = .035" W = .035" T = .007"
LOG MAG < REF = -.02 dB .10 dB/DIV
Marker 1
.00 dB @ 50 MHz
Marker 2
-.059 dB @ 6.78 GHz
Marker 3
-.018 dB @ 11.33 GHz
Marker 4
-.213 dB @ 20.36 GHz
0.05
FREQUENCY - GHz
26.5
