GC1500A – GC1513

Microsemi

Microwave Products

75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748

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CONTROL DEVICES

30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors

TM

®

Copyright

 2006

Rev: 2009-01-19

RoHS Compliant

KEY F E ATU R ES

 Highest Q

 Large selection of capacitance

values to chose from

 Low phase noise

 RoHS Compliant

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Most or our devices are supplied with

Gold plated terminations. Other

terminal finishes are available on

request. Consult factory for details.

DESCRIPTION

The GC1500 series varactors are silicon abrupt junction devices. They offer

the highest Q and lowest series resistance available in a 30 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.

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS

 VHF to Ku Band Tuning

 VVF (Voltage Variable Filters)

 Phase Shifters

APPLICATIONS

The GC1500 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.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C

(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Minimum Breakdown Voltage

@10 uA

30

V

Maximum Leakage Current

@25 Volts

0.02 @ 25 ºC

2.0 @125 ºC

uA

Operating Temperature

-55 to +125

ºC

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

ºC

Thermal Coefficient of Capacitance

@4 Volts

300

ppm/

ºC

IMPORTANT: For the most current data, visit www.MICROSEMI.com

Specifications are subject to change, consult the factory for further information.

These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions