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GC15001 – GC15013 TM ® TUNING DIODES Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant DESCRIPTION A Frequency Linear Tuning Varactor (FLTVAR™) is a silicon epitaxial mesa device, designed to provide wideband Linear Tuning in VCO and filter applications. These diodes feature superior passivation for high reliability, low leakage current, and low surface noise. They offer Q values well above ion-implanted hyperabrupt diodes. The specifications below apply to chips, or to chips mounted on carriers. Although these chips can be provided in any of our standard packages, this is not recommended for the lower capacitance diodes, because the parallel parasitic capacitance of the package degrades linearity at high bias voltages. 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. KEY FEATURES  Wideband Linear Tuning  Very Low Phase Noise  Exceptional Q.  Computer Controlled Grown Junction Epitaxy  Functional through Ku Band  Octave Tuning  RoHS Compliant 1 www.MICROSEMI.com Most products are supplied with a Gold finish and are suitable for RoHS complaint assembly. Consult factory for details. 1 APPLICATIONS The GC15000 series of frequency-linear tuning varactors are used in VCO’s, filters, amplifiers and modulators for wide band tuning through Ku band. The frequency linear characteristics allow over one octave linear tuning in suitable circuits, with no need for external linearization. The combination of high Q and low surface noise results in low FM noise in VCO applications. They are particularly useful in modulated VCO’s because of their constant sensitivity, and high modulation rate capability. APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS  VCOs  Filters  Modulators  Amplifiers ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) Rating Maximum Leakage Current @ 20 Volts Storage Temperature Operating Temperature IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult our web site: 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. Symbol IR TSTG TOP Value 50 -65 to +150 -55 to +125 Unit nA ºC ºC GC15001-GC15013 GC15001-GC15013 Copyright  2006 Rev: 2008-12-08 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 1 GC15001 – GC15013 TM ® TUNING DIODES Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant CHIP ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS @ 25C (unless otherwise specified) Tuning Tuning Q3 Vb(V) Cj(pF) Sensitivity2 Cj(pF)1 Ratio Model Number Ratio IR=10μA @-4V 0.7 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0 22.0 33.0 48.0 0.7 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0 22.0 33.0 48.0 @-20V www.MICROSEMI.com (Min) GC15001-00 GC15002-00 GC15003-00 GC15004-00 GC15005-00 GC15014-00 GC15015-00 GC15016-00 GC15006-00 GC15007-00 GC15008-00 GC15009-00 GC15010-00 GC15011-00 GC15012-00 GC15013-00 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 (+/-10%) (Typ) 0.2 0.3 0.55 1.3 2.4 6.9 9.8 14.0 0.14 0.2 0.4 0.9 2.0 4.1 6.8 10.0 (Typ) .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .11 .11 .11 .11 .11 .11 .11 .11 CJ0/CJ15 (Typ) 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 --------- CJ0/CJ20 (Typ) --------13:1 13:1 13:1 13:1 13:1 13:1 13:1 13:1 (Typ) 1400 1300 1200 1100 900 600 500 400 1200 1000 900 800 700 500 400 200 F = 1MHz. Other capacitance values are available; consult factory. Sensitivity series, S = .08; V = 15 volts. Sensitivity series, S = . 11; V = 20 volts. V=4 V, 50 MHz Typical Performance 3.5 3 ELECTRICALS ELECTRICALS Freq (GHz) 2.5 2 1.5 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Reverse Bias (V) Copyright  2006 Rev: 2008-12-08 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 2 GC15001 – GC15013 TM ® TUNING DIODES Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant S=0.08, C-V CURVES S=0.11, C-V CURVES www.MICROSEMI.com FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPHS GRAPHS Copyright  2006 Rev: 2008-12-08 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 3 GC15001 – GC15013 TM ® TUNING DIODES Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant PACKAGE OPTIONS PACKAGE STYLE 00 PACKAGE STYLE 17 www.MICROSEMI.com Notes: Chip style package for hybrid circuits Dimensions vary by model number Consult factory for details Order as GC15xxxx – 00 PACKAGE STYLE 450A - E Notes: Hermetic – Stripline -Surface Mount Package Order as GC15xxxx – 17 Notes: Non-Hermetic – Surface Mount Package Order as GC15xxxx – 450A or 450B MECHANICAL MECHANICAL MANY OTHER PACKAGE STYLES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST CONSULT FACTORY Copyright  2006 Rev: 2008-12-08 Microsemi Microwave Products 75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748 Page 4