www.MICROSEMI.com GC15001-GC15013 GC15001-GC15013 GC15001 GC15013 TUNING DIODES TM Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant DESCRIPTION KEY FEATURES A Frequency Linear Tuning Varactor (FLTVAR) is a silicon Wideband Linear Tuning epitaxial mesa device, designed to provide wideband Linear Tuning Very Low Phase Noise in VCO and filter applications. Exceptional Q. These diodes feature superior passivation for high reliability, low Computer Controlled Grown leakage current, and low surface noise. They offer Q values well Junction Epitaxy above ion-implanted hyperabrupt diodes. Functional through Ku Band The specifications below apply to chips, or to chips mounted on Octave Tuning carriers. Although these chips can be provided in any of our standard 1 RoHS Compliant packages, this is not recommended for the lower capacitance diodes, because the parallel parasitic capacitance of the package degrades linearity at high bias voltages. 1 Most products are supplied with a Gold finish and are suitable for RoHS This series of diodes meets RoHS requirements per EU Directive complaint assembly. Consult factory for 2002/95/EC. The standard terminal finish is gold unless otherwise specified. details. Consult the factory if you have special requirements. APPLICATIONS The GC15000 series of frequency-linear tuning varactors are used in VCOs, filters, amplifiers and modulators for wide band tuning through APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS Ku band. The frequency linear characteristics allow over one octave VCOs linear tuning in suitable circuits, with no need for external Filters linearization. The combination of high Q and low surface noise results in low FM noise in VCO applications. They are particularly Modulators useful in modulated VCOs because of their constant sensitivity, and Amplifiers high modulation rate capability. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25 C (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) Rating Symbol Value Unit Maximum Leakage Current I 50 nA R 20 Volts Storage Temperature T -65 to +150 C STG Operating Temperature T -55 to +125 C OP IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult our web site: 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. Microsemi Page 1 Copyright 2006 Microwave Products Rev: 2008-12-08 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 www.MICROSEMI.com EELLEECCTTRRIICCAALLSS GC15001 GC15013 TUNING DIODES TM Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant CHIP ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS 25C (unless otherwise specified) Tuning Tuning 3 2 1 Q V (V) C (pF) Sensitivity b C (pF) j Model Number j Ratio Ratio I =10 A -20V R -4V C 0/C 15 C 0/C 20 J J J J (Min) (+/-10%) (Typ) (Typ) (Typ) (Typ) (Typ) GC15001-00 22 0.7 0.2 .08 8:1 - - 1400 GC15002-00 22 1.0 0.3 .08 8:1 - - 1300 GC15003-00 22 2.0 0.55 .08 8:1 - - 1200 GC15004-00 22 5.0 1.3 .08 8:1 - - 1100 GC15005-00 22 10.0 2.4 .08 8:1 - - 900 GC15014-00 22 22.0 6.9 .08 8:1 - - 600 GC15015-00 22 33.0 9.8 .08 8:1 - - 500 GC15016-00 22 48.0 14.0 .08 8:1 - - 400 GC15006-00 22 0.7 0.14 .11 - - 13:1 1200 GC15007-00 22 1.0 0.2 .11 - - 13:1 1000 GC15008-00 22 2.0 0.4 .11 - - 13:1 900 GC15009-00 22 5.0 0.9 .11 - - 13:1 800 GC15010-00 22 10.0 2.0 .11 - - 13:1 700 GC15011-00 22 22.0 4.1 .11 - - 13:1 500 GC15012-00 22 33.0 6.8 .11 - - 13:1 400 GC15013-00 22 48.0 10.0 .11 - - 13:1 200 NOTES: 1. F = 1MHz. Other capacitance values are available consult factory. 2. Sensitivity series, S = .08 V = 15 volts. Sensitivity series, S = . 11 V = 20 volts. 3. V=4 V, 50 MHz Typical Performance 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 3 6 9 1215 1821 Reverse Bias (V) Microsemi Page 2 Copyright 2006 Microwave Products Rev: 2008-12-08 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Freq (GHz)