GC4210 Datasheet, PDF (1/4 Pages) Microsemi Corporation – TM CONTROL DEVICES - HIGH SPEED PIN DIODES

GC4210 – GC4275
TM
®
CONTROL DEVICES – HIGH SPEED PIN DIODES
RoHS Compliant
DESCRIPTION
The GC4200 series are high speed (cathode base) PIN diodes
made with high resistivity epitaxial silicon material. These diodes
are passivated with silicon dioxide for high stability and reliability
and have been proven by thousands of device hours in high
reliability systems.
These devices can withstand storage temperatures from -65°C to
+200°C and will operate over the range from -55°C to +150°C. All
devices meet or exceed military environmental specifications of
MIL-PRF-19500. The GC4200 series will operate with as little as
+10 mA forward bias.
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
2B
The GC4200 series can be used in RF circuits as an on/off element,
as a switch, or as a current controlled resistor in attenuators
extending over the frequency range from UHF through Ku band.
Switch applications include high speed switches (ECM systems), TR
switches, channel or antenna selection switches
(telecommunications), duplexers (radar) and digital phase shifters
(phased arrays).
The GC4200 series are also used as passive and active limiters for
low to moderate RF power levels.
Attenuator type applications include amplitude modulators, AGC
attenuators, power levelers and level set attenuators.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
3B
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Maximum Leakage Current
@80% of Minimum Rated V_B
I_R
0.5
uA
Storage Temperature
T_STG
-65 to +200
ºC
Operating Temperature
T_OP
-55 to +150
ºC
KEY FEATURES
 Available as packaged devices or
as chips for hybrid applications
 Low Loss
 Suitable for application to 18Ghz
 High Speed
 Low Insertion Loss
 High Isolation
 RoHS Compliant ¹
1 _{Most of our devices are supplied with}
Gold plated terminations. Other terminal
finishes are available on request. Consult
factory for details.
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
 RF / Microwave Switching
 Duplexers
 Digital Phase Shifting
 Phase Array Radar
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: www.MICROSEMI.com
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Specifications are subject to change, consult factory for the latest information.
These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions.
Copyright  2006
Rev.: 2009-02-19
Microsemi
Microwave Products
75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: [phone]
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