MGPN Series
GaAs PIN Diodes
Rev. V1
Features
Nanosecond Switching Speed with Low-Cost
TTL Logic
Low Series Resistance
No Reverse Bias Required for Low Loss
RoHS* Compliant
Description
The MGPN GaAs PIN Diodes are a series of GaAs
PIN diodes suitable for high frequency, >26 GHz,
switch and high speed modulation applications.
Electrical Characteristics, TC = +25°C
Parameters
VBR
VF
CJ
RS
TL
Units
V
mV
pF
Ohms
ns
Test Condition
IR = 10 µA
IF = 10 mA VR= 10 V, F = 1 MHz IF = 20 mA, F = 1 GHz IF = 10 mA IR = 6 mA
Min.
Typ.
Typ.
Typ.
Max.
Typ.
Max.
Typ.
Max.
MGPN0515-C12
50
68
1300
0.13
0.15
0.85
1.0
6
9
MGPN0518-C12
50
68
1300
0.16
0.18
0.75
1.0
6
9
MGPN1506-C12
150
205
1300
0.05
0.06
1.6
2.0
15
20
MGPN1504-C01A
150
205
1350
0.036
0.04
2.0
3.0
8
10
MGPN1503-C01A
150
205
1350
0.027
0.03
2.0
3.0
8
10
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Rating
Limits
VR
Vbr
IF
150 mA
ƟJC
TJ
225°C/W
400 mW
de-rated to zero at 150°C
175°C
TSTG
-65°C to +200°C
Tdie attach
<320°C per 5 sec
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Class 0 (Human Body Model)
PDISS
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MGPN Series
GaAs PIN Diodes
Rev. V1
Series Resistance vs. Bias Current
@ 25°C, 500 MHz
DIE Outline
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MGPN Series
GaAs PIN Diodes
Rev. V1
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