, One. 20 STERN AVE. TELEPHONE: (973) 376-2922 SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081 (212)227-6005 U.S.A. FAX: (973) 376-8960 MVAM108* MVAM109* MVAM115* MVAM125* SILICON TUNING DIODES ... designed for electronic tuning of AM receivers and high capacitance, high tuning ratio applications. • High Capacitance Ratio — CR = 15 (Min). MVAM108, 115, 125 (TO-226AG) • Guaranteed Diode Capacitance — Ct - 440 pF (Min) — 560 pF (Mnx\ VR - 1.0 VDc, f = 1.0 MHz, MVAIVI108, MVAM115, MVAM125 • Guaranteed Figure of Merit — Q = 150 (Min) @ VR = 1.0 Vdc, f = 1.0 MHz MAXIMUM RATINGS Rating Reverse Voltage Value Unit VR 12 15 18 28 Volts 50 mA 280 2.8 mW mW/"C -55 to +125 °C MVAM108 MVAM109 MVAM115 MVAM125 IF PD Forward Current Power Dissipation @ T/\ 25°C Derate above 25"C Operating and Storage Junction Temperature Range 2O Cjthwie Symbol Tj. Tstg TUNING DIODES WITH VERY HIGH CAPACITANCE RATIO ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25'C unless otherwise noted. Each Device) Symbol Characteristic Breakdown Voltage (|R = 10>iAdc) MVAM108 MVAM109 MVAM115 MVAM125 Diode Capacitance Temperatujre Coefficient (1 ) (VR = 1.0 Vdc, f = 1.0 MHz, TA = -40°C to +85"C) Case Capacitance (f = 1.0 MHz, Lead Length 1/16") Max - — IR nAdc 100 100 100 100 — — TCC — 435 — ppm/°C Cc — 0.18 — pF 440 400 500 460 560 520 Q 150 — — C1/C8 C1/C9 C1/C15 CVC25 15 12 15 15 — — PF Ct MVAM108 MVAM109 MVAM1 15 MVAM125 Unit Vdc 12 15 18 28 MVAM108, 115, 125 MVAM109 Figure of Merit (f - 1.0 MHz, Lead Length 1/16", VR = 1.0 Vdc) Capacitance Ratio (f = 1.0MHz) Typ VIBRIR MVAM108 MVAM109 MVAM115 MVAM12S Reverse Current (VR = 8.0 V) (VR = 9.0V) (Vp = 15V) (VR = 2 5 V ) Diode Capacitance (2) (VR = 1.0 Vdc, f - 1.0 MHz) Min — NOTES: 1 The effect of increasing temperature 1.0°C, at any operating point, is equivalent to lowering the effective tuning voltage 1 26 mV The percent change of capacitance per °C is nearly constant from - 40°C to + 100°C 2 Upon request, diodes are available in matched sets All diodes in a set can be matched for capacitance to 3% or 2 0 pf (whichever if greater) at all point; along the specified tuning range NJ Semi-Conductors reserves the right to change test conditions, parameter limits and package dimensions without notice. Information furnished by NJ Semi-Conductors is believed to be both accurate and reliable at the time of going to press. However, NJ Semi-Conductors assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions discovered in its use. NJ Semi-Conductors encourages customers to verify that datasheets are current before placing orders. Quality Semi-Conductors