NTE616 Varactor Diode Description: The NTE616 is a silicon varactor diode used in VHF electronics tuners. This device is available as matched sets of four in standard DO35 cases. Absolute Maximum Ratings: Reverse Voltage, VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30V Power Dissipation (TA = +60°C), PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150mW Electrical Characteristics: (TA = 25°C) Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Reverse Current IR VR = 28V – – 0.01 µA Capacitance Effect C VR = 25V 2.0 – 2.3 pF (Cx = C3; Cy = C25) 5 – 6 – rs VR = 3V to 25V – – 0.8 Ω ∆C/C VR = 3V to 25V – – 3 % Ratio Cx/Cy Series Resistance Change of Capacitance 1.000 (25.4) Min .200 (5.08) Max .022 (.509) Dia Max .090 (2.28) Dia Max Color Band Denotes Cathode