MICROSEMI GC9923

GC9901 – GC9944
Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
DESCRIPTION
KEY FEATURES
This series of devices meets RoHS requirements per EU Directive
2002/95/EC.
 Monolithic design for lowest
parasitics
 Low Conversion Loss
 Suitable for applications to 26.5
GHz
 Excellent Noise Figure
 Available in low, medium and high
barrier heights
 Can be supplied as monolithic
devices for hybrid applications or
as packaged devices
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Schottky Barrier devices are currently available in single beamlead, dual “T”,
ring quad and bridge quad configurations. Devices are available in monolithic
form for hybrid applications as well as in hermetic or non-hermetic packages.
Monolithic devices are recommended for highest frequency, broadband
designs. The beamlead design eliminates the problems associated with wire
bonding very small junction devices thus improving reliability and
performance in MIC applications. Our in house epitaxy process capability
insures repeatability for lowest conversion loss through Ku Band. A broad
range of unique metallization schemes produce Microsemi’s complete line of
barrier heights. Diodes are currently available with barrier heights as low as
240 mV and up to 625 mV per junction. By optimizing epitaxy and
metallization, these devices achieve the lowest RS-CJ products resulting in
exceptional conversion loss performance. “High Rel” screening is available on
packaged devices per your requirements.
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 RoHS Compliant
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APPLICATIONS
Schottky barrier diodes are suitable for a variety of circuit applications ranging
from single ended RF mixers to low level high speed switching. The
monolithic beamlead design minimizes parasitic inductance and capacitance
insuring repeatable performance through Ku band. Single junction devices
such as the style ‘S12’ are well suited for RF Mixers, level detectors, phase
detectors, modulators, etc. With junction capacitances as low as .06 pF,
Monolithic Quads are ideally suited for broadband double balanced mixer
designs through 26.5 GHz. The Ultra-Low Barrier devices (GC9900 Series)
are designed for mixers with low or starved Local Oscillator levels where
optimal conversion loss is a must. High barrier diodes, (GC9940 Series) are
designed for applications where high drive levels are available, such as,
Doppler mixers or motion detection. Schottky diodes are available in UltraLow, Medium and High Drive levels to fit virtually any circuit requirement.
These devices are supplied with Gold
plated terminations. Consult factory for
details.
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
 Mixers
 Level Detectors
 Phase Detectors
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
3B
Rating
Value
Unit
P
100
mW
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-65 to +175
ºC
Operating Temperature
TOP
-55 to +150
ºC
Maximum Power Handling
GC9901-GG9944
Symbol
IMPORTANT:
For the most current data, consult our web site: www.microsemi.com
HU
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Specifications are subject to change. Consult factory for latest information.
These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions.
Copyright  2006
Rev: 2009-01-19
Microsemi
Microwave Products
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GC9901 – GC9944
Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
CHIP ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS @ 25C (unless otherwise specified)
.
1
Barrier
Height
GC9901
GC9902
GC9903
Freq
Range
X
C
(Max)
340
(Max)
20
(Typ)
6.5
(Typ)
0.15
310
16
6
0.30
300
14
5.5
CJ(pF)3
VF(mV)
(Min)
(Max)
0.10
IR=10μA
Ku-Ka
ULTRA
LOW
@5 mA
NFSSB
4
(db)
ZIF(Ω)5
@1 mA
RD(Ω)
VB(V) 2
2.0
@0V
GC9904
S
0.50
280
12
5.5
GC9911
Ku-Ka
0.10
360
20
6.5
GC9912
X
0.15
350
16
6
0.30
340
14
5.5
GC9913
LOW
C
2.0
GC9914
S
0.50
330
12
5.5
GC9921
Ku-Ka
0.10
470
20
6.5
GC9922
GC9923
LOWMED
X
C
2.0
0.15
460
16
6
0.30
440
14
5.5
GC9924
S
0.50
420
12
5.5
GC9931
Ku-Ka
0.10
550
20
6.75
0.15
540
16
6.25
0.30
530
14
5.75
GC9932
GC9933
MEDIUM
X
C
3.0
GC9934
S
0.50
510
12
5.5
GC9941
Ku-Ka
0.10
660
20
7
0.15
640
16
6.25
0.30
630
14
5.75
0.50
610
12
5.75
GC9942
GC9943
GC9944
HIGH
X
C
4.0
S
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Model
Number
140
170
200
250
300
Notes
1. When ordering, specify appropriate package style.
IE: Order GC9901-S12 for single beamlead configuration.
2. V b measured at 10µA (N/A on ring quads).
3. 0 Volts, F=1 MHz (diagonal leads on quads).
4. L.O. = 0 dBm, Nif = 1.5 dB, F = 10 GHz
5. L.O. = 0 dBm
ELECTRICALS
Copyright  2006
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Microsemi
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Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
VF CURVES
TYPICAL NF CURVES
100
1
2
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Typical I-V Curves
3
4
IF(mA)
10
1
1-GC9902
2-GC9922
3-GC9932
4-GC9942
0.1
0.01
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
VF(V)
TYPICAL IF IMPEDANCE CURVES
GRAPHS
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Microwave Products
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GC9901 – GC9944
Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
PACKAGE STYLE UC
PACKAGE STYLE S12
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Order as GC9900-UC
PACKAGE STYLE TSR
ORDER AS GC9900-TSR
PACKAGE STYLE QR1
PACKAGE STYLE TCC
ORDER AS GC9900-TCC
Also available as TCA (‘T’ Common Anode)
PACKAGE STYLE QB1
MECHANICAL
ORDER AS GC9900-QR1
Order as GC9900-S12
ORDER AS GC9900-QB1
DISCRETE AND MONOLITHIC PACKAGE OPTIONS
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Microwave Products
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GC9901 – GC9944
Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
PACKAGE STYLE 128A
PACKAGE STYLE 127B
PACKAGE STYLE 128B
PACKAGE STYLE 127C
PACKAGE STYLE 128C
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PACKAGE STYLE 127A
MECHANICAL
NON HERMETIC EPOXY COATED PACKAGES
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Microwave Products
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GC9901 – GC9944
Schottky Barrier Diodes
®
TM
For Mixers and Detectors
RoHS Compliant
STYLE 174B
PACKAGE STYLE 129B
STYLE 174C
PACKAGE STYLE 129C
ORDERING INFORMATION
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PACKAGE STYLE 129A
.
Package style and configuration should be included
when ordering 3 and 4 terminal products.
Format: partnum – pkg – config
MECHANICAL
For example:
Order a ring quad in a 128C package as:
GC9901-128C-QR1
Order a bridge quad in a 128C package as:
GC9901-128C-QB1
Consult Factory for assistance.
OTHER PACKAGE STYLES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Copyright  2006
Rev: 2009-01-19
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Microwave Products
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