RoHS Compliant
V14
Silicon PIN Chips
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Features
Switch & Attenuator Die
Extensive Selection of I-Region Lengths
Hermetic
Glass Passivated CERMACHIP
Oxide Passivated Planar Chips
Voltage Ratings to 3000V
Fast Switching Speed
Low Loss
High Isolation
RoHS Compliant
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
TAMB = +25°C (Unless otherwise specified)
Description
M/A-COM
offers
a
comprehensive
line
of
low
capacitance, planar and mesa, silicon PIN diode chips
which use ceramic glass and silicon nitride passivation
technology. The Silicon PIN series of devices cover a
broad spectrum of performance requirements for control
circuit applications. They are available in several choices
of I-region lengths and have been optimally designed to
minimize parametric trade offs when considering low
capacitance, low series resistance, and high breakdown
voltages. Their small size and low parasitics, make them
an ideal choice for broadband, high frequency,
micro-strip hybrid assemblies.
The attenuator line of PIN diode chips are a planar
or mesa construction and because of their thicker
I-regions and predictable Rs vs. I characteristics, they
are well suited for low distortion attenuator and switch
circuits. Incorporated in the chip’s construction is
M/A-COM’s, time proven, hard glass, CERMACHIP .
The hard glass passivation completely encapsulates the
entire PIN junction area resulting in a hermetically
sealed chip which has been qualified in many military
applications. These CERMACHIP diodes are available
in a wide variety of voltage ratings, up to 3,000 volts and
are capable of controlling kilowatts of power.
Many of
M/A-COM’s silicon PIN diode chips are
also available in several different package styles.
Please consult the “Packaged PIN Diode Datasheet”
for case style availability and specifications. The
datasheet is located on the M/A-COM website at :
www.macom.com/DataSheets/packagedpindiodes.pdf
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Value
Forward Current (IF)
Per P/N Rs vs. I Graph
Reverse Voltage (VR)
Per Specification Table
Power Dissipation (W) (175°C –Tplate°C ) / Theta
Operating Temperature
-55°C to +175°C
Storage Temperature
-55°C to +200°C
Junction Temperature
+175°C
Mounting Temperature
+320°C for 10 seconds
Anode
Full Area Cathode
1. Exceeding these limits may cause permanent
damage to the chip