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GaAs Constant Gamma
Hyperabrupt Tuning Varactors
MA46410 thru 480 Series
Features
q Constant Gamma = 1.0, 1.25 or 1.5q High Q (up to 4000 at -4 Volts)
q Larger Capacitance Change with Voltage q More Linear Frequency Tuning
q
High and Nearly Constant Modulation Sensitivity
Description
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 tun-ing performance from VHF through Ka band. Each part in this series exhibits the large change in capacitance versus bias voltage characteristic of hyperabrupt junctions. The standard capacitance tolerance is ±10%, with tighter toler-ances available. Capacitance 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.
Applications
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 frequen-cy tuning 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.
Case Styles
30
277
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* The maximum storage and operating temperature of the plastic
1088 case style is 125°C.
Absolute Maximum Ratings at +25°C
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
MA46450 Series
Gamma = 1.0
Reverse Voltage 6= 22 Volts minimum Gamma 4= 0.9 - 1.1, V R = 2 - 20 Volts
Junction Capacitance Ratio (C J2/C J20) = 5.0 - 8.0
MA46470 Series
Gamma = 1.25
Reverse Voltage 6= 22 Volts minimum Gamma 4= 1.13 - 1.38, V R = 2 - 20 Volts
Junction Capacitance Ratio (C J2/C J20) = 8.15 - 12.99
Notes:
1.All GaAs tuning varactors are available in chip form as well as the case styles shown on the following page.When ordering, specify the desired case by adding the case designation as a suffix to the type number.
2.Case parasitics (C p and L s ) are given for most case styles along with case outlines in the appendix.The Cp values listed typically have toler-ances of ±0.02 pF .
3.The nominal tolerance at -4 Volts is ±10%.Closer tolerances are avail-able upon request.By adding the suffix A to the part number, a toler-ance of ±5% at -4 Volts is guaranteed.
4.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).5.Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz.
6.Reverse voltage (V B ) is measured at 10 microamps.
7.The total capacitance and capacitance ratios shown are for diodes housed in case style 30.Other case styles will result in different val-ues.
Total 2, 6, 7Total
50 MHz Capacitance Capacitance 7Q at Model Case 1@ -4 Volts Ratio (2/12)-4 Volts Number Style Min./Max.(pF)Min./Max.
Typical MA46410300.45-0.60 2.7-4.33000MA46413300.90-1.10 4.2-5.72500MA4641630 1.62-1.98 5.2-4.92500MA4641830 2.42-2.97 5.7-7.61800MA4642030 3.33-4.22 6.0-8.11800MA4642130 4.22-5.17 6.2-8.31200MA4642230 5.04-6.16 6.3-8.41200MA46425
30
9.00-11.00
6.6-8.8
1200
Environmental Ratings PER MIL-STD-750
MIL Method
Level
Storage Temperature 1031See maximum ratings
Temperature Cycle 105110 cycles, -65°C to +175°C Shock 2016500 g’s Vibration 205615 g’s Constant Acceleration 200620,000 g’s Humidity 1021
10 days
MA46410 Series Gamma = 1.5
Breakdown Voltage 6= 18 Volts minimum Gamma 4= 1.4 - 1.6, V R = 2 - 12 Volts
Junction Capacitance Ratio (C J2/C J12) = 6.2 - 10.84
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