MA46600 Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) Tyco Electronics – GaAs Abrupt Tuning Varactors

GaAs Abrupt
Tuning Varactors
Features
q _{Highest Q}
q _{Large Capacitance Variation with Voltage}
q _{Custom Tailored Designs Available on Request}
Description
The MA46600 series of microwave tuning varactors is a
family of abrupt junction gallium arsenide devices featur-
ing Q factors in excess of 8000. This series is specifically
designed for broadband high Q tuning performance (up
to 8000 at -4 volts and 50 MHz) from L through Ka band.
Characteristics such as high reliability, low leakage and
close capacitance tracking between diodes are typical of
these devices. Standard capacitance matching is ± 10%,
but closer matching is available upon request. All diode
types are available in a wide selection of ceramic pack-
ages as well as in chip form.
Applications
The MA46600 series of tuning varactors can be used for
both broad and narrow band tuning through Ka-band.
Typical applications include solid state tuning of VCOs
using transistors or Gunns as well as voltage tunable
filters and amplifier circuits. The GaAs abrupt junction
tuning varactors offer the highest Q of any tuning varac-
tors and are utilized in high frequency applications where
Q is premium.
Case Styles
MA46600 Series
V3.00
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
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