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Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
V3.00
VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
C
TO
/C
TV
(RATIO)
CTO = 4.0pF
CTO = 2.0pF
CTO = 1.0pF
CTO = 0.5pF
1
2
3
4
6
8 10
20
30
UNPACKAGED CHIP
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
GaAs Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
MA46600 Series
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Notes:
1. Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz on a bridge which has been bal-
anced with shielded test holders connected in place but open circuited.
2. All GaAs tuning varactors are available in any case style shown in this
bulletin as well as in chip form. When ordering, specify the desired
case by adding the case designation as a suffix to the model number,
i.e., MA46601-30. For example, a MA46601-30 specifies a 30 volt tun-
ing diode in a case style 30 with a C
T14 between .36 and .44 pF and a
Q at -4 volts and 50 MHz
≥7500. The capacitance values and capaci-
tance ratios are for case style 30. Other case styles or chips will have
slightly different values.
3. All junctions are abrupt i.e., y = 0.50 ± .03.
4. Total capacitance ratios will vary with case choice due to differences in
case capacitance (Cp). Figure 1 shows the ratio for the 30 case style.
5. Case parasitics (C
p and Ls) are given for most case styles.
6. Breakdown voltage (V
B) is specified at -10 A.
Typical Performance Curve
CAPACITANCE CHANGE RATIOS FOR GaAs
TUNING VARACTORS IN CASE STYLE 30
Reverse
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Ratio
1,2
Model
Voltage
C
T4
1,2
Q @ -4 Volts
C
T0/CTVB (pF)
Number
(Volts)
± 10% (pF)
(Typical)
MA46600
30
0.3
8000
1.9
MA46601
30
0.4
7500
2.1
MA46602
30
0.5
7000
2.5
MA46603
30
0.6
6500
2.8
MA46604
30
0.8
6000
3.2
MA46605
30
1.0
5700
3.4
MA46607
30
1.5
5000
3.8
MA46609
30
2.2
4000
4.0
Absolute Maximum Ratings at +25°C
Parameter
Temperature:
Operating
-65°C to + 175°C
Storage
-65°C to + 200°C
Voltage
See Breakdown Voltage
Power Dissipation
Cj < 1.0 pF max. @ 50 mW
(derate linearly to zero at 200°C)
Cj
≥ 1.0 pF min. @ 100 mW
Environmental Ratings
Method
Levels
Temperature, Storage
1031
See Maximum Ratings
Temperature, Cycling
1051
5 cycles, -65 to + 150 C
Shock
2016
500 g’s
Vibration
2056
15 g’s
Constant Acceleration 2006
20,000 g’s
Moisture Resistance
1021
10 days