2

GaAs High Q Abrupt Tuning Varactors

Rev. V6

MA46600 Series

• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266

• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300

• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298

Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.

MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the

product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

ADVANCED:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions is

considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/

or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY:

Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions

has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.

Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-

ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

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

Break-

down

Voltage

6

Vb

Total

Capaci-

tance

1,2

+/-10%

Total

Capacitance

Ratio

1,2,4

Q

Minimum

Ir=10 µA

Vr=4 V

Vr=0 V

Vr=30 V

Vr=4 V

f=50 MHz

(V)

(pF)

-

-

MA46600

30

0.3

1.9

8000

MA46602

30

0.5

2.5

7000

MA46603

30

0.6

2.8

6500

1.

Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz on a bridge which has

been balanced 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 order-

ing, specify the desired case by adding the case designa-

tion as a suffix to the model number, i.e., MA46601-30. For

example, a MA46601-30 specifies a 30 volt tuning diode in

a Q at -4 volts and 50 MHz

≥7500. The capacitance values

and capacitance 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.

6.

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.