GC1500A – GC1513 ® TM CONTROL DEVICES 30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant The GC1500 series varactors are silicon abrupt junction devices. They offer the highest Q and lowest series resistance available in a 30 Volt silicon varactor. Highest Q This series of diodes meets RoHS requirements per EU Directive 2002/95/EC. The standard terminal finish is gold unless otherwise specified. Consult the factory if you have special requirements. Large selection of capacitance values to chose from www.MICROSEMI.com KEY FEATURES DESCRIPTION Lowest Rs Low phase noise 1 RoHS Compliant 1 Most or our devices are supplied with Gold plated terminations. Other terminal finishes are available on request. Consult factory for details. APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS APPLICATIONS The GC1500 series varactors are used for narrow to moderate bandwidth tuning. They are available in values appropriate for VHF through KU band frequencies. These devices are best used in low phase noise voltage controlled oscillators, low loss voltage variable filters and phase shifters. VHF to Ku Band Tuning VVF (Voltage Variable Filters) Phase Shifters Standard capacitance tolerance is ±10%, other capacitance values and custom mechanical configurations are also available. All specifications shown are based on style 30 package and include 0.18 pF case capacitance. Consult package outline section of this catalog for other case styles available. Complete electrical and mechanical data is also provided. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) Rating Value Unit VB 30 V TOP TSTG 0.02 @ 25 ºC 2.0 @125 ºC -55 to +125 -65 to +150 TCC 300 IR GC1500A – GC1513 Minimum Breakdown Voltage @10 uA Maximum Leakage Current @25 Volts Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Thermal Coefficient of Capacitance @4 Volts Symbol uA ºC ºC ppm/ ºC IMPORTANT: For the most current data, visit www.MICROSEMI.com Specifications are subject to change, consult the factory for further information. These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions Copyright 2006 Rev: 2009-01-19 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 1 GC1500A – GC1513 ® TM CONTROL DEVICES 30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant www.MICROSEMI.com ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25º C Quality Factor3 Capacitance Ratio2 CT -4 (Min) (Min) + / - 10% Model Number (Note 2) @ -4V (pF) @-4V, 50 MHz CT0 / CT-30 0.4 5000 4.2 GC1500B 0.6 4000 3.0 GC1500A – 00 4 GC1500 0.8 3900 3.3 GC1501 1.0 3800 3.4 GC1502 1.2 3800 3.4 GC1503 1.5 3600 3.5 GC1504 1.8 3500 3.5 GC1505 2.2 3500 3.7 GC1506 2.7 3300 3.7 GC1507 3.3 3100 3.8 GC1508 3.9 2700 3.9 GC1509 4.7 2600 3.9 GC1510 5.6 2600 4.0 GC1511 6.8 2400 4.0 GC1512 8.2 2200 4.0 GC1513 10.0 2200 4.2 Notes 1) 2) 3) When ordering, specify the desired case style suffix to the model. (eg. GC1501 – 30) Capacitance values include a package capacitance of 0.18 pF. Capacitance is measures at F = 1 MHz. Q is calculated from: 4) b. RS is measured using @ 1 GHz using transmission loss techniques. c. Capacitances is measured at 1 MHz GC1500A is only available in chip form. (GC1500A – 00) a. Q= 1 / 2fRs 4Cj 4 ELECTRICALS Copyright 2006 Rev: 2009-01-19 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 2 GC1500A – GC1513 ® TM CONTROL DEVICES 30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant TYPICAL CJ VS REVERSE BIAS www.MICROSEMI.com OTHER PACKAGE STYLES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST CONSULT FACTORY FOR DETAILS GC1500 SERIES STYLE 00 STYLE 30 MECH/ELEC Copyright 2006 Rev: 2009-01-19 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 3