MICROSEMI GC1509

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
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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
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GC1500A – GC1513
®
TM
CONTROL DEVICES
30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
RoHS Compliant
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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 / 2fRs 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
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GC1500A – GC1513
®
TM
CONTROL DEVICES
30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors
RoHS Compliant
TYPICAL CJ VS REVERSE BIAS
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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
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