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RoHs Compliant

GaAs, High Q Abrupt Tuning Varactors

V4

MA46600 Series

2

Gamma 0.5 Abrupt Tuning Varactors

Breakdown Voltage @ 10 µA = 30 V minimum

Reverse Current @ 24 V = 100 nA maximum

Gamma = 0.48 - 0.50, VR = 0 to 30 V

Part Number

Total

Capaci-

tance

1,2

+/-10%

Total

Capacitance

Ratio

1,2

Q

Minimum

Ir=10µA

Vr=4V

Vr=0V

Vr=30V

Vr=4V

f=50MHz

(V)

(pF)

-

-

MA46600

30

0.3

1.9

8000

MA46602

30

0.5

2.5

7000

MA46603

30

0.6

2.8

6500

MA46604

30

0.8

3.2

6000

Notes:

1. Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz on a bridge which has been

balanced with shielded test holders connected in place but open cir-

cuited.

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

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.

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

Typical Performance Curves

Specifications subject to change without notice.