KV2001 – KV2801
Microsemi
Microwave Products
75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748
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VARACTOR DIODES
HF/VHF/UHF Hyperabrupt Junction
Copyright 2007
Rev: 2009-01-19
RoHS Com
p
liant
TM ®
DESCRIPTION
These families of hyperabrupt junction RF varactor diodes feature
computer controlled grown junction epitaxy which provides extraordinary
consistency and the highest Q available in a 22 Volt hyperabrupt varactor.
These series give the designer a full capacitance range of 10 to 500 pF at 3
or 4 volts of bias, depe nding on prod uct series. T hey allow octave tuni ng of
LC tanks through 500 MHz. With a reduced 1.5 to 1 frequency ratio,
straight-line-frequency tuning over a 3 to 8 volt tuning range is possible.
Ultrahigh Q and excellent large signal handling capabilities, along with a 2
to 1 capacitance ratio, is obtained by tuning from 9 to 20 volts of reverse
bias. Linear, wide deviation tuning of VCXO/TCXO’S and frequency
modulators also results when these diodes a re tuned over a 3 to 8 volt bias
range.
Closely matched sets of all HF-VHF diodes are available along with “A”
suffix versions having ±5% capacitance tolerance at 3 or 4 volts of reverse
bias depending on series se lected.
APPLICATIONS
These families of hyperabrupt varactors are ideal for wide bandwidth
VCOs. They also provide excellent performance in frequency modulators,
voltage variable filters, analog phase sh ifters, TCXOs and VCXOs.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Maximum Working Voltage VR 22 V
Storage Temperature TSTG -65 to +150 ºC
Operating Temperature TOP -55 to +150 ºC
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
Values cover the entire HF / VHV
/ UHF spectrum;
Highest Q / lowest VCO phase
noise
Tough MIL-Spec SiO2 passivation
Dozens of package outlines
available
KEY FEATURES
Available as packaged devices or
as chips for hybrid applications
Octave Tuning Range
Ultrahigh Q
Available with 5% Tolerance CT
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IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult our website: www.MICROSEMI.com
Specifications are subject to change. Consult factory for the latest information.
These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled using ESD precautions.
1 Unless otherwise specified, these products
are supplied with Gold terminations suitable
for RoHS compliant assembly.
KV2001 – KV2801
Microsemi
Microwave Products
75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748
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VARACTOR DIODES
HF/VHF/UHF Hyperabrupt Junction
Copyright 2007
Rev: 2009-01-19
RoHS Com
p
liant
TM ®
HF / VHF – HYPERABRUPT VARACTORS
UHF – HYPERABRUPT VARACTORS
ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS @ 25C (unless otherwise specified)
CT (pF)
ƒ = 1 MHz
Min / Typ / Max
Capacitance
Ratio
Typ
Quality
Factor1
Min/Typ
IR
Typ/Max
MODEL
NUMBER VR = 4V VR = 8V VR = 20V C(-4V) / C(-20V) Q @-4V
ƒ= 50MHz VR = 20V
(nA)
KV2001 18 / 20 / 22 7.5 / 8.5 / 10.5 3.1 / 3.5 / 3.9 5.8 160 / 220 15 / 100
KV2201 45 / 50 / 55 18 / 20 / 25 7.3 / 8.0 / 9.2 6.3 125 / 165 20 / 100
KV2301 100 / 110 / 120 39 / 45 / 55 15 / 17 / 19 6.6 80 / 110 30 / 100
KV2401 140 / 155 / 170 55 / 65 / 80 22.5 / 25 / 28 6.2 70 / 90 50 / 500
KV2501 180 / 200 / 220 70 / 85 / 105 29 / 32 / 36 6.3 60 / 80 70 / 500
KV2601 270 / 300 / 330 110 / 125 / 155 42.5 / 48 / 53.5 6.4 40 / 50 100 / 1000
KV2701 450 / 500 / 550 175 / 195 / 225 66 / 75 / 83 6.8 30 / 40 150 / 1000
ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS @ 25C (unless otherwise specified)
CT (pF)
ƒ = 1 MHz
Min / Typ / Max
CAPACITANCE
RATIO
Typ
QUALITY
FACTOR1
Min/Typ
IR
Typ/Max
MODEL
NUMBER VR = 3V VR = 8V VR = 20V C(-3V) / C(-20V) Q @-3V
ƒ = 50MHz VR = 20V
(nA)
KV2101 10.5 / 11.5 / 12.5 4.3 / 5.0 / 5.7 2.0 / 2.15 / 2.3 5.4 300 / 350 10 / 100
KV2801 25 / 28 / 31 10 / 12 / 13.5 4.5 / 4.8 / 5.1 5.9 200 / 250 20 / 100
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KV2001 – KV2801
Microsemi
Microwave Products
75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748
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VARACTOR DIODES
HF/VHF/UHF Hyperabrupt Junction
Copyright 2007
Rev: 2009-01-19
RoHS Com
p
liant
TM ®
C-V (HF-VHF HYPERABRUPT) C-V (UHF HYPERABRUPT)
KV2001-KV2701 C-V Curves
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100
V
R
(V)
C(pF)
KV2601
KV2701
KV2501
KV2401
KV2301
KV2201
KV2001
KV2801 / KV210 1 C -V Curves
1
10
100
11010
V
R
(V)
C(pF)
0
KV2801
KV2101
G
GR
RA
AP
PH
HS
S
KV2001 – KV2801
Microsemi
Microwave Products
75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748
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VARACTOR DIODES
HF/VHF/UHF Hyperabrupt Junction
Copyright 2007
Rev: 2009-01-19
RoHS Com
p
liant
TM ®
PACKAGE STYLE 00 PACKAGE STYE 30
PACKAGE STYLE 15
PACKAGE STYPE 17
PACKAGE STYLE 11
NOTES
The standard 11 and 15 package styles are not
RoHS compliant. Consult Factory for RoHS
complaint options.
TYPICAL PACKAGE SYLES
Microsemi offers a variety of package styles to meet specific application requirements. Some limitations apply. Consult
factory for details.
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