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GC1500A – GC1513 TM ® CONTROL DEVICES 30 Volt Abrupt Junction Tuning Varactors RoHS Compliant DESCRIPTION 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. 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  Highest Q  Lowest Rs  Large selection of capacitance values to chose from  Low phase noise  RoHS Compliant 1 1 www.MICROSEMI.com Most or our devices are supplied with Gold plated terminations. Other terminal finishes are available on request. Consult factory for details. 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. 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. APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS  VHF to Ku Band Tuning  VVF (Voltage Variable Filters)  Phase Shifters ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) Rating Minimum Breakdown Voltage @10 uA Maximum Leakage Current @25 Volts Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Thermal Coefficient of Capacitance @4 Volts Symbol VB IR TOP TSTG TCC Value 30 0.02 @ 25 ºC 2.0 @125 ºC -55 to +125 -65 to +150 300 Unit GC1500A – GC1513 V 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 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25º C Quality Factor3 Capacitance Ratio2 CT -4 (Min) (Min) + / - 10% Model Number (Note 2) www.MICROSEMI.com @ -4V (pF) GC1500A – 00 GC1500B GC1500 GC1501 GC1502 GC1503 GC1504 GC1505 GC1506 GC1507 GC1508 GC1509 GC1510 GC1511 GC1512 GC1513 4 @-4V, 50 MHz 5000 4000 3900 3800 3800 3600 3500 3500 3300 3100 2700 2600 2600 2400 2200 2200 CT0 / CT-30 4.2 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.3 3.9 4.7 5.6 6.8 8.2 10.0 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: a. Q= 1 / 2fRs 4Cj 4 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) ELECTRICALS 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 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