GC1600A – GC1613
TM
®
CONTROL DEVICES
45 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
RoHS Compliant
DESCRIPTION
The GC1600 series varactors are silicon abrupt junction devices. They offer the
highest Q and lowest series resistance available in a 45 Volt silicon varactor.
This series of diodes meets RoHS requirements per EU Directive
2002/95/EC. The standard terminal finish is gold unless otherwise specified.
Consult the factory if you have special requirements.
KEY FEATURES
Highest Q for 45 Volt Varactors
Lowest R
s
Large selection of capacitance
values to chose from
Low phase noise
RoHS Compliant
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APPLICATIONS
The GC1600 series varactors are used for narrow to moderate bandwidth tuning.
They are available in values appropriate for VHF through KU band frequencies.
These devices are best used in low phase noise voltage controlled oscillators, low
loss voltage variable filters and phase shifters.
Standard capacitance tolerance is ±10% other capacitance values and custom
mechanical configurations are also available. All specifications shown are based on
style 30 package and include 0.18 pF case capacitance. Consult package outline
section of this catalog for other case styles available. Complete electrical and
mechanical data is also provided.
Most or our devices are supplied with
Gold plated terminations. Other
terminal finishes are available on
request. Consult factory for details.
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APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
VHF to Ku Band Tuning
VVF (Voltage Variable Filters)
Phase Shifters
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
Rating
Minimum Breakdown Voltage @10 uA
Maximum Leakage Current
@35 Volts
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Thermal Coefficient of Capacitance
@4 Volts
Symbol
V
B
I
R
T
OP
T
STG
T
CC
Value
45
0.02 @ 25 ºC
2.0 @125 ºC
-55 to +125
-65 to +150
300
Unit
V
uA
ºC
ºC
ppm/ ºC
GC1600A – GC1613
IMPORTANT:
For the mostcurrentdata,consult
MICROSEMI’s
website
:
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Specifications are subject to change, consult the factory for further information.
These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions.
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Rev: 2009-01-19
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Microwave Products
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CONTROL DEVICES
45 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
RoHS Compliant
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25º C
Quality Factor
3
Capacitance Ratio
2
C
T -4
(Min)
(Min)
+ / - 10%
Model Number
(Note 2)
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@ -4V
(pF)
GC1600A – 00
GC1600 – 30
GC1601 – 30
GC1602 – 30
GC1603 – 30
GC1604 – 30
GC1605 – 30
GC1606 – 30
GC1607 – 30
GC1608 – 30
GC1609 – 30
GC1610 – 30
GC1611 – 30
GC1612 – 30
GC1613 – 30
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.3
3.9
4.7
5.6
6.8
8.2
10.0
@-4V, 50 MHz
3000
2900
2800
2800
2300
2000
2000
1900
1900
1900
1500
1700
1700
1500
1500
C
T0
/ C
T-45
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.5
4.8
4.9
5.0
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.4
5.5
5.5
5.6
5.6
Notes
1)
2)
3)
When ordering, specify the desired case style suffix to the model. (eg. GC1601 – 30)
Capacitance values include a package capacitance of 0.18 pF. Capacitance is measures at F = 1 MHz.
Q is calculated from:
a.
b.
c.
Q=
1 / 2
fRs
4
Cj
4
Rs is measured using @ 1 GHz using transmission loss techniques.
Capacitances is measured at 1 MHz
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CONTROL DEVICES
45 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
RoHS Compliant
TYPICAL CJ VS REVERSE BIAS
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CHIP DIMENSIONS VARY BY PRODUCT
OTHER PACKAGE STYLES AVAILABLE
ON REQUEST
CONSULT FACTORY FOR DETAILS
STYLE 00
STYLE 30
MECH/ELEC
MECH/ELEC
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