MA46410 thru MA46480 Series

GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode

Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

Features Common Case Styles

 Constant Gamma = 1.0, 1.25 & 1.5
 High Q (up to 4000 at -4 Volts)
 More Linear Frequency Tuning
 High and Nearly Constant Modulation Sensitivity
 Lead-Free (RoHS Compliant) equivalents
available with 260°C reflow compatibility

Description and Applications

The MA46450, MA46470 and MA46410 series of
tuning varactors are hyperabrupt junction Gallium
Arsenide diodes featuring constant gamma 1.0 ODS-30 ODS-134 Die
(MA46450 series),1.25 (MA46470 series) & 1.5
(MA46410 series). These diodes offer high Q (up to
4000) permitting excellent tuning performance from
VHF through Ka band. Each part in this series Absolute Maximum Ratings1
exhibits the large change in capacitance versus bias
voltage characteristic of hyperabrupt junctions. The @ TA=+25 °C (Unless Otherwise Noted)
standard capacitance tolerance is ±10%, with tighter
Parameter Absolute Maximum
tolerances available. Capacitance matching at one
or more bias voltages is also available. All diode Reverse Voltage Breakdown Voltage
types are available in a wide selection of ceramic
packages and in chip form. The constant gamma Operating Temperature -65°C to +175°C
value of 1.0, 1.25 & 1.5 available with these diodes
enables the circuit designer to produce significant Storage Temperature 65°C to +200°C
improvements in circuit performance. Constant
1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
gamma tuning varactors permit more linear VCO may cause permanent damage.The maximum storage and
frequency tuning than do conventional hyperabrupt operating temperature of the plastic ODS-1088 case style is
tuning varactors. These varactors are particularly 125°C.
well suited for use in voltage tuned filters, analog
phase shifters, and modulator circuits.
Typical Junction Capacitance vs. Tuning Voltage
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Packaged Tuning Varactor Equivalent Circuit

Junction Capacitance (pF)

Gamma = 1.0
Gamma = 1.25
Gamma = 1.5

0.1
1 10 100
Tuning Voltage (V R) + 0 V

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 MA46410 thru MA46480 Series
GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode
Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

Electrical Specifications2: TA = +25°C

Gamma = 1.03 MA46450 Series Gamma = 1.253 MA46470 thru MA46485 Series
Gamma = 0.9 - 1.1, VR = 2 - 20 Volts Gamma = 1.13 - 1.38, VR = 2 - 20 Volts
Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ20) = 5.0 - 8.0 Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ20) = 8.15 - 12.99
Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10 µA, Vb = 22 V min. Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10 µA, Vb = 22 V min.
Reverse Leakage Current @ VR = 18 V, IR = 100 nA max. Reverse Leakage Current @ VR = 18 V, IR = 100 nA max.

Total Total Total Total

Q Q
Capacitance Capacitance Capacitance Capacitance
Minimum Minimum
Part +/-10%4,5,6,7 Ratio7 Part +/-10%4,5,6,7 Ratio7
Number VR = 4 V VR = 4 V Number VR = 4 V VR = 4 V
VR = 2 V / 20 V VR = 2 V / 20 V
f = 1 MHz f = 50 MHz f = 1 MHz f = 50 MHz
(pF) - - (pF) - -
MA46450 0.5 2.0-3.8 4000 MA46470 0.5 2.2-4.1 4000
MA46451 0.7 2.9-4.4 4000 MA46471 0.7 3.6-5.6 4000
MA46452 1.0 3.6-5.2 3000 MA46472 1.0 4.8-7.4 3000
MA46457 2.2 4.1-6.1 3000 MA46473 1.2 4.8-7.4 3000
MA46461 4.7 4.8-7.2 1500 MA46474 1.5 5.0-7.4 3000
MA46475 1.8 6.6-8.7 3000
MA46476 2.0 6.6-8.7 3000
Gamma = 1.53 MA46410 thru MA46425 Series
MA46477 2.2 6.6-8.7 3000
Gamma = 1.4 - 1.6 VR = 2 - 12 Volts
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Junction Capacitance Ratio (CJ2/CJ12) = 6.2 - 10.8 MA46479 3.3 6.4-10.0 2000
Breakdown Voltage @ IR = 10 µA, Vb = 18 V min. MA46480 3.7 6.8-11.0 2000
Reverse Leakage Current @ VR = 10 V, IR = 100 nA max.
MA46481 4.7 6.9-11.1 1500
Total Total MA46483 6.8 7.2-11.5 1500
Q
Capacitance Capacitance
Minimum MA46485 10.0 7.5-12.0 1500
Part +/-10%4,5,6,7 Ratio7
Number VR = 4 V VR = 4 V
VR = 2 V / 12 V
f = 1 MHz f = 50 MHz
(pF) - -
MA46410 0.30-0.43 2.7-4.3 3000
MA46413 0.90-1.10 4.2-5.7 2500
MA46416 1.62-1.98 5.2-4.9 2500
MA46418 2.42-2.97 5.7-7.6 1800
MA46425 9.00-11.00 6.6-8.8 1200

2. All GaAs tuning varactors are available in chip form. Please contact factory for part number information.
3. The values guaranteed for gamma are measured on unpackaged chips. The total capacitance versus bias voltage curve will deviate slightly
from the chip capacitance versus bias voltage curve due to the package parasitic capacitance (Cp).
4. Case parasitics (Cp and Ls) are given for most case styles along with case outlines in the appendix.
5. Closer tolerances are available upon request.
6. Reverse voltage (Vbr) is measured at 10 microamps.
7. The total capacitance and capacitance ratios shown are for diodes housed in case style 30 with Cp= 0.170 pF unless otherwise specified.
Other case styles will result in different values.
8. This part is offered in die form, shipped in a gel pack. The part number is MAVR-046479-01340G.
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 MA46410 thru MA46480 Series
GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode
Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

Typical Performance Curves

Gamma vs. Reverse Bias Voltage

2.00
+/-10% MA46410 Series
+/-10% MA46470 Series
1.75 +/-10% MA46450 Series

1.50
GAMMA

1.25

1.00

0.75

0.50
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Reverse Bias Voltage (V R)

Gamma = 1.0 Gamma = 1.0

Total Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage Junction Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage
(Packaged parts in case style ODS-30) (DIE)
1000 1000
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Total Capacitance (pF)

100 100

10 10

MA46461
1 MA46457 1
MA46451
MA46450 MA46450 (DIE)

0.1 0.1
0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1 10 100
Reverse Bias Voltage (V R) Reverse Bias Voltage (V R)

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 MA46410 thru MA46480 Series
GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode
Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

Typical Performance Curves

Gamma = 1.25 Gamma = 1.25
Total Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage Junction Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage
(Packaged parts in case style ODS-30) (DIE)

1000 1000

Junction Capacitance (pF)

Total Capacitance (pF)

100 100

10 10
MA46485
MA46483
MA46481
MA46479
1 MA46477 1 MA46485
MA46475
MA46473
MA46470
MA46471
MA46470
0.1 0.1
0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1 10 100
Reverse Bias Voltage (V R) Reverse Bias Voltage (V R)

Gamma = 1.5 Gamma = 1.5

Total Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage Junction Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias Voltage
(Packaged parts in case style ODS-30) (DIE)

1000 1000
Junction Capacitance (pF)
Total Capacitance (pF)

100 100

10 10

MA46425
MA46418 MA46425
1 MA46416 1 MA46418
MA46413 MA46416
MA46410 MA46413
MA46410

0.1 0.1
0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1 10 100
Reverse Bias Voltage (V R) Reverse Bias Voltage (V R)

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 MA46410 thru MA46480 Series
GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode
Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

Environmental Ratings per MIL-STD-750

Parameter Method Level

Storage Temperature 1031 See Absolute Maximum Ratings

Temperature Cycle 1051 10 cycles, -65°C to +175°C

Shock 2016 500 g’s

Vibration 2056 15 g’s

Case Styles (Dimensions are available upon request)

Typical Coaxial Packages

Typical Coplanar Packages

ODS-134

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 MA46410 thru MA46480 Series
GaAs Hyperabrupt Varactor Diode
Gamma = 1.0, 1.25, & 1.5 Rev. V7

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