MA4M Series MNS Microwave Chip Capacitors M/A-COM Products Rev. V4 Features Case Style • Excellent Repeatability ( Wafer-to-Wafer and Lot-to-Lot) • Small Size • Low Loss, High Q • Available with Round or Square Bond Pads Description and Applications The 4M series of MNS (metal-nitride-silicon) chip capacitors is designed specifically for high reliability and repeatable performance in microwave circuit applications. These capacitors are made using a low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) that results in dense, uniform nitride layers. These devices exhibit higher capacitance per unit area (resulting in smaller chip size) and improved ruggedness over similar MOS, MIS and ceramic capacitors. Evaporated gold contacts are used to provide an easily bondable metal pad on the capacitor chip. M/A-Com MNS capacitors have shown no measurable capacitance change when subjected to the rated standoff voltage at 150 Degrees C. The MA4M series of chip capacitors is an excellent choice for use in hybrid microwave circuits up through Ku-band, where low loss, high reliability, small size and temperature stability are prime concerns. These chip capacitors are suited for applications requiring DC blocks, coupling capacitors, bypass capacitors, capacitive loads and tuning elements in oscillators, multipliers and filters. Comparison of M/A-COM MNS Capacitors to Ceramic Chip Capacitors Characteristics Compared Operating Temperature Range Temperature Coefficient Insertion Loss of a 20 pf Capacitor in a 50 Ohm Line @ 15 GHz MNS Ceramic -55 Deg C. to + 200 Deg. C. -55 Deg C. to + 200 Deg. C. 180 PPM 1000 PPM .1 dB .2 dB 40 x 40 mils 22 x 22 mils 70 x 70 mils 50 x 50 mils Chip Size 200 pF, 100V 20 pF, 100V 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4M Series MNS Microwave Chip Capacitors M/A-COM Products Rev. V4 .Specifications Chip Capacitors with Round Bonding Pads Model Number Maximum Standoff Voltage Rating ( Volts ) Capacitance (pF) Chip Style Nominal Top Contact Diameter ( mils ) MA4M2020 20 200 132 13 MA4M1050 50 100 132 11 MA4M1100 100 100 199 20 Chip Capacitors with Square Bonding Pads Model Number Capacitance (pF) Maximum Standoff Voltage Rating ( Volts ) Chip Style MA4M3010 10 200 350 MA4M3030 30 200 352 MA4M3050 50 200 354 MA4M3100 100 50 358 MA4M3150 150 50 359 Notes : 1. 2. 4. 5. Capacitance is measured @ 1 MHz. Temperature coefficient of capacitance is nominally 180 PPM/Degrees C. Device failure may occur is standoff voltage rating is exceeded. Other capacitance and standoff voltage values are available on request. Maximum Ratings Applied Voltage Specified standoff voltage Operating Temperature -55 Deg.C to + 200 Deg. C Storage Temperature -55 Deg.C to + 200 Deg. C 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4M Series MNS Microwave Chip Capacitors M/A-COM Products Rev. V4 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4M Series MNS Microwave Chip Capacitors M/A-COM Products Rev. V4 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.