PHILIPS BA481

DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
DATA SHEET
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M3D050
BA481
UHF mixer diode
Product specification
File under Discrete Semiconductors, SC01
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Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
UHF mixer diode
BA481
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
• Low forward voltage
Planar Schottky barrier diode encapsulated in a hermetically-sealed
subminiature SOD68 (DO-34) glass package. The diode is suitable for
mounting on a 2 E (5.08 mm) pitch.
• Hermetically-sealed leaded glass
package
• Low diode capacitance.
APPLICATIONS
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handbook, halfpage
a
• UHF mixer
• Sampling circuits
• Modulators
• Phase detection.
MAM193
Cathode indicated by a grey band.
Fig.1 Simplified outline (SOD68; DO-34), and symbol.
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
VR
continuous reverse voltage
−
4
V
IF
continuous forward current
−
30
mA
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
+125
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
100
°C
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Product specification
UHF mixer diode
BA481
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tamb = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
VF
IR
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
forward voltage
MAX.
UNIT
see Fig.2
reverse current
IF = 1 mA
450
mV
IF = 10 mA
600
mV
10
µA
VR = 4 V; see Fig.3
VR = 4 V; Tamb = 60 °C; see Fig.3 100
µA
rs
series resistance
f = 1 kHz; IF = 5 mA
13
Ω
F
noise figure
f = 900 MHz; note 1
8
dB
Cd
diode capacitance
f = 1 MHz; VR = 0 V; see Fig.4
1.1
pF
Note
1. The local oscillator is adjusted for a diode current of 2 mA.
IF amplifier noise Fif = 1.5 dB; f = 35 MHz.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
Rth j-a
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
thermal resistance from junction to ambient
note 1
Note
1. Refer to SOD68 standard mounting conditions.
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VALUE
UNIT
320
KW
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
UHF mixer diode
BA481
GRAPHICAL DATA
MGC684
2
10halfpage
handbook,
MGC685
4
10halfpage
handbook,
IR
(nA)
I
F
(mA)
10
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
10
(1)
3
(2)
10 2
(3)
10
1
(4)
1
10 −1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
VF (V)
10 −1
0.8
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
MGC683
Cd
(pF)
0.75
0.50
0.25
0
1
2
3
VR (V)
4
f = 1 MHz.
Fig.4
Diode capacitance as a function of reverse
voltage; typical values.
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3
4
Tamb = 100 °C.
Tamb = 60 °C.
Tamb = 25 °C.
Tamb = −40 °C.
Fig.3
Forward current as a function of forward
voltage; typical values.
1.00
1
VR (V)
Tamb = 100 °C.
Tamb = 60 °C.
Tamb = 25 °C.
Tamb = −40 °C.
Fig.2
0
4
Reverse current as a function of reverse
voltage; typical values.
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
UHF mixer diode
BA481
PACKAGE OUTLINE
handbook, full pagewidth
0.55
max
1.6
max
25.4 min
3.04
max
25.4 min
MSA212 - 1
Dimensions in mm.
The grey marking band indicates the cathode.
Fig.5 SOD68 (DO-34).
DEFINITIONS
Data Sheet Status
Objective specification
This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification
This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification
This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one or
more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation
of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification
is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these
products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips customers using or selling these products for
use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips for any damages resulting from such
improper use or sale.
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