DATA SHEET SC Series: MIS Chip Capacitors Features ● ● ● ● ● Readily available from stock High reliability silicon oxide–nitride dielectric Low loss — typically 0.04 dB in a 50 Ω system Operation through 26 GHz Wide temperature operation Description Skyworks MIS Chip Capacitors are available in a wide range of sizes and capacitance values. They are frequently used in applications requiring DC blocking, RF bypassing, or as a fixed capacitance tuning element in filters, oscillators, and matching networks. The devices have a dielectric composed of thermally grown silicon dioxide over which a layer of silicon nitride is deposited. This dielectric possesses a low temperature coefficient of capacitance and very high insulation resistance. The devices also exhibit excellent long term stability making them suitable for high reliability applications. The capacitors have a high dielectric breakdown which permits the use of thin dielectrics resulting in large capacitance per unit area. The temperature coefficient is less that 50 ppm/°C, and operation is suitable from -65 °C to 200 °C. Compared to ceramic capacitors, Skyworks MIS chip capacitors offer higher Q, and a lower insertion loss of 0.04 dB, in a 50 Ω accommodate high volume automated assembly methods, wafers can be supplied on expanded film frame. To reduce cost, chips can be supplied with only sample testing packaged in vials. Packaging in waffle packs with 100% electrical test and visual inspection is always available if required. Absolute Maximum Ratings Characteristic Value Operating temperature range (TOP) -65 to +200 °C Storage temperature range (TSTG) -65 to +200 °C Dielectric withstanding voltage 100 V Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in the specifications table and is not guaranteed under the full range(s) described by the Absolute Maximum specifications. Exceeding any of the absolute maximum/minimum specifications may result in permanent damage to the device and will void the warranty. CAUTION: Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage this device. This device must be protected at all times from ESD. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed at all times. Typical SPDT Switch BIAS BIAS Electrical Specifications Capacitance range1: 0.8 to 1000 pF OUTPUT C2 C3 Temperature coefficient: 50 ppm/°C typical Capacitance tolerance2: ±20% Operating temperature: -65 °C to 200 °C INPUT 1 INPUT 2 C1 D1 D2 C4 Dielectric withstanding voltage: 100 V Insulation resistance: 105 megohms typical Leakage current: typ. < 1 nA C2, C3 — Chip MIS capacitor C1, C4 — Chip or beam — lead MIS capacitor D1, D2 DSG9500 beam — lead pIN diode Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 200136 Rev. A • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice. • February 7, 2005 1 DATA SHEET • SC SERIES Example Electrical Specifications Part Number Structure — SCXXXXYYZZ Part Number Capacitance (+ 20%) Chip Dimensions (+ 1 mil) SC00080912 0.8 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC00120912 1.2 9 mil pad/12 mil chip XXXX = Capacitance (pF) SC00180912 1.8 9 mil pad/12 mil chip YY = Square Contact Size (mils) SC00260912 2.6 9 mil pad/12 mil chip ZZ = Square Chip Size (mils) SC00380912 3.8 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC00560912 5.6 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC00680912 6.8 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC00820710 8.2 7 mil pad/10 mil chip SC00821518 8.2 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC01000710 10 7 mil pad/10 mil chip SC01000912 10 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC01001518 10 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC01500710 15 7 mil pad/10 mil chip SC01500912 15 9 mil pad/12 mil chip SC01501518 15 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC02201518 22 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC03301518 33 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC04701518 47 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC06801518 68 15 mil pad/18 mil chip SC10002430 100 24 mil pad/30 mil chip Performance Data SC33303440 333 34 mil pad/40 mil chip Tests on typical MIS capacitors at L and S band show insertion loss to be 1/2 to 1/3 that of equivalent ceramic type capacitors, without any of the associated resonance problems. Power tests indicate that the only limitation is the actual breakdown voltage of the device (see data section). A typical insertion loss versus frequency graph is shown in Figure 1. This data is taken from an actual tests circuit with series mounted beam-lead or chip capacitors on a 50 Ω microstrip transmission line. The apparent higher loss at lower frequencies on the lower capacitance units is strictly due to the capacitive reactance of the capacitor. SC50004450 500 44 mil pad/50 mil chip SC99906068 1000 60 mil pad/68 mil chip SC = Silicon Capacitor ZZ ± 0.001˚ YY ± 0.001˚ Chip Thickness 0.005 ± 0.001˚ 10.0 Insertion Loss (dB) where: 1 pF 1.0 8.2 pF 100 pF 0.10 47 pF 1–47 pF 100 pF 0.01 2 6 10 14 Frequency (GHz) Figure 1. Typical Insertion Loss vs. Frequency (50 Ω System) Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 2 February 7, 2005 • Skyworks Proprietary Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice. • 200136 Rev. A 18 DATA SHEET • SC SERIES Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (“Skyworks”) products. These materials are provided by Skyworks as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only by the customer. Skyworks assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. Skyworks may make changes to its documentation, products, specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. 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