PHILIPS BB911

DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
DATA SHEET
M3D051
BB911/A
VHF variable capacitance diode
Product specification
Supersedes data of December 1993
File under Discrete Semiconductors, SC01
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Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
VHF variable capacitance diode
BB911/A
FEATURES
• High linearity
handbook, halfpage
k
• Matched to 2.5%
a
• Hermetically sealed leaded glass
SOD68 (DO-34) package
MAM234
• C28: 2.7 pF; ratio: 25.
Cathode side indicated by a red band on a black body.
Additional white band.
APPLICATIONS
Fig.1 Simplified outline (SOD68; DO-34) and symbol.
• Electronic tuning in VHF television
tuners, band A up to 160 MHz
• VCO.
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL
The BB911/A is a variable
capacitance diode, fabricated in
planar technology, and encapsulated
in the hermetically sealed leaded
glass SOD68 (DO-34) package.
VR
continuous reverse voltage
−
30
V
IF
continuous forward current
−
20
mA
Tstg
storage temperature
−55
+150
°C
Tj
operating junction temperature
−55
+100
°C
PARAMETER
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C; unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
IR
PARAMETER
reverse current
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
VR = 30 V; see Fig.3
−
−
10
nA
VR = 30 V; Tj = 85 °C; see Fig.3
−
−
200
nA
rs
diode series resistance
f = 100 MHz; note 1
−
−
2
Ω
Cd
diode capacitance
VR = 0.5 V; f = 1 MHz; see Figs 2 and 4
60
−
75
pF
VR = 28 V; f = 1 MHz; see Figs 2 and 4
2.4
−
2.9
pF
C d ( 0.5V )
---------------------C d ( 28V )
capacitance ratio
f = 1 MHz
23.3
−
28.4
∆C d
---------Cd
capacitance matching
VR = 0.5 to 28 V
−
−
2.5
Note
1. VR is the value at which Cd = 40 pF.
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Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
VHF variable capacitance diode
BB911/A
GRAPHICAL DATA
MRC283 - 1
75
handbook, full pagewidth
Cd
(pF)
50
25
0
10 −1
1
10
10 2
VR (V)
f = 1 MHz; Tj = 25 °C.
Fig.2 Diode capacitance as a function of reverse voltage; typical values.
MLC816
10 3
handbook, halfpage
TC d
(K−1)
IR
(nA)
10 4
102
10
MLC815
10 3
handbook, halfpage
0
50
o
T j ( C)
10 5
10 1
100
1
10
VR (V)
102
Tj = 0 to 85 °C.
Fig.4
Fig.3
Reverse current as a function of junction
temperature; maximum values.
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Temperature coefficient of diode
capacitance as a function of
reverse voltage; typical values.
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
VHF variable capacitance diode
BB911/A
PACKAGE OUTLINE
(1)
(2)
0.55
max
1.6
max
25.4 min
3.04
max
25.4 min
MBC040
Dimensions in mm.
(1) Cathode side indicated by a red band on a black body.
(2) Additional white band.
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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