MA46451-1056 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.50

Rev. V8

MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

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Features

• Constant Gamma = 1.0, 1.25 or 1.5

• High Q (up to 4000 at -4 Volts)

• More Linear Frequency Tuning

• High and Nea rly Con stant Modulation Sensitivity

• Lead-Free (RoHs Compliant) equivalents avail-

able with 260°C reflow compatibility.

Description and Applications

The MA46450, MA46470 and MA46410 series of

tuning varactors are hyperabrupt junction Gallium

Arsenide diodes featuring constant gamma 1.0

(MA46450 series),1.25 (MA46470 series) or 1.5

(MA46410 series). These diodes offer high Q (up

to 4000) permitting excellent tuning performance

from VHF through Ka band. Each part in this se-

ries exhibits the large change in capacitance ver-

sus bias voltage characteristic of hyperabrupt junc-

tions. The standard capacitance tolerance is

±10%, with tighter tolerances available. Capaci-

tance matching at one or more bias voltages is

also available. All diode types are available in a

wide selection of ceramic packages and in chip

form. The constant gamma value of 1.0, 1.25 or

1.5 available with these diodes enables the circuit

designer to produce significant improvements in

circuit performance. Constant gamma tuning

varactors permit more linear VCO frequency tun-

ing than do conventional hyperabrupt tuning varac-

tors.These varactors are particularly well suited for

use in voltage tuned filters, analog phase shifters,

and modulator circuits.

Absolute Maximum Ratings 1

@ TA=+25 °C (Unless Otherwise Noted)

1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters

may cause permanent damage.The maximum storage and

operating temperature of the plastic ODS-1088 case style is

125°C.

Parameter Absolute Maximum

Reverse Voltage Breakdown Voltage

Operating Temperature -65°C to +175°C

Storage Temperature 65°C to +200°C

Common Case styles

ODS-30 ODS-134 Die

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.50

Rev. V8

MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

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MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the

product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/

or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions

has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.

Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-

ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Electrical Specifications @ TA = +25 °C

MA46450 Series Gamma = 1.0 4

Gamma4 = 0.9 - 1.1, VR = 2 - 20 Volts

Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ20) = 5.0 - 8.0

Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10µA, Vb = 22 V Min

Reverse Leakage Current @ VR =18V, IR = 100 nA Max

Part

Number

Total

Capaci-

tance2,3,4,5

+/-10%

Total

Capacitance

Ratio7

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=2 V

Vr=20 V Vr=4 V

f=50 MHz

(pF) - -

MA46450 0.5 9 2.0-3.8 4000

MA46451 0.7 2.9-4.4 4000

MA46452 1.0 3.6-5.2 3000

MA46457 2.2 4.1-6.1 3000

MA46461 4.7 4.8-7.2 1500

Part

Number

Total

Capaci-

tance2,3,4,5

Total

Capacitance

Ratio7

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=2 V

Vr=12 V Vr=4 V

f=50 MHz

(pF) - -

MA464108 0.30-0.439 2.7-4.3 3000

MA46413 0.90-1.10 4.2-5.7 2500

MA46416 1.62-1.98 5.2-4.9 2500

MA46418 2.42-2.97 5.7-7.6 1800

MA46425 9.00-11.00 6.6-8.8 1200

Electrical Specifications @ TA = +25°C

MA46410 thru MA46425 Series Gamma = 1.54

Gamma4 = 1.4-1.6 VR = 2 - 12 Volts

Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ12) = 6.2-10.8

Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10µA, Vb = 18 V Min

Reverse Leakage Current @ VR =10V, IR = 100 nA Max

Electrical Specifications @ TA = +25 °C

MA46470 thru MA46485 Series Gamma = 1.25 4

Gamma4 = 1.13-1.38, VR = 2 - 20 Volts

Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ20) = 8.15-12.99

Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10µA, Vb = 22 V Min

Reverse Leakage Current @ VR =18V, IR = 100 nA Max

Part

Number

Total

Capaci-

tance2,3,4,5

+/-10%

Total

Capacitance

Ratio7

Minimum

Vr=4 V Vr=2 V

Vr=20 V Vr=4 V

f=50 MHz

(pF) - -

MA46470 0.5 9 2.2/4.1 4000

MA46471 0.7 9 3.6/5.6 4000

MA46472 1.0 4.8/7.4 3000

MA46473 1.2 4.8/7.4 3000

MA46474 1.5 5.0/7.4 3000

MA46475 1.8 6.6/8.7 3000

MA46476 2.0 6.6/8.7 3000

MA46477 2.2 6.6/8.7 3000

MA46479 3.3 6.4/10.0 2000

MA46480 3.7 6.8/11.0 2000

MA46481 4.7 6.9/11.1 1500

MA46483 6.8 7.2/11.5 1500

MA46485 10.0 7.5/12.0 1500

1. All GaAs tuning varactors are available in chip form .

Please contact factory for part number information.

2. Case parasitics (Cp and Ls) are given for most case styles

along with case outlines in the appendix.

3. The nominal tolerance at -4 Volts is ± 10%. Closer toler-

ances are available upon request.

4. The values guaranteed for gamma are measured on un-

packaged chips. The total capacitance versus bias voltage

curve will deviate slightly from the chip capacitance versus

bias voltage curve due to the package parasitic capaci-

tance (Cp).

5. Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz.

6. Reverse voltage (Vbr) is measured at 10 microamps.

7. The total capacitance and capacitance ratios shown are for

diodes housed in case style 30 with Cp= 0.170pF unless

otherwise specified. Other case styles will result in different

values.

8. Part only offered in die form. The capacitance values are

for die form.

9. Specification is for diode junction capacitance

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.50

Rev. V8

MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the

product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/

or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions

has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.

Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-

ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Typical Performance Curves

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.50

Rev. V8

MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the

product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions is

considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/

or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions

has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.

Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-

ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Typical Performance Curves

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.50

Rev. V8

MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and prod uct information.

MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the

product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions is

considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/

or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions

has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.

Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-

ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

ODS-134

Typical Coplanar Packages

Case Styles (Dimensions are available upon request)

Typical Coaxial Packages

Environmental Ratings PER MIL-STD-750

Method Level

Storage Temperature 1031 See Max. Ratings

Temperature Cycle 1051 10 cycles, -65°C to +175°C

Shock 2016 500 g’s

Vibration 2056 15 g’s