GC4902 – GC4946

Microsemi

Microwave Products

75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748

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CONTROL DEVICES – BEAMLEAD PIN DIODES

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Copyright

 2006

Rev: 2009-01-19

RoHS Compliant

DESCRIPTION

Semiconductor mesa beam lead PIN diodes are designed for very low inductance,

low resistance and moderately low capacitance with ultra fast switching

characteristics. The structural details include thermal oxide junction passivation thus

providing reliable operation with stable junction parameters along with ceramic

glass, which provides mechanical strength to the diode. These devices are designed

with a narrow base width, a high quality intrinsic ‘I’ layer that provides low loss, high

isolation and ultra high speed switching characteristics.

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.

APPLICATIONS

These high speed beam lead PIN diodes are designed for stripline and microstrip

circuits and are primarily used in shunt/series and conventional series multithrow

configurations as switching, attenuating and phase shifting elements with

frequencies extending up to Ku band.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C

(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Maximum Leakage Current

0.5

uA

Operating Temperature

-65 to +150

ºC

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

ºC

For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website:

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www.MICROSEMI.com

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Specifications are subject to change, consult factory for the latest information.

These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled use using ESD precautions.

KEY FEATURES



Wide Bandwidth / High Switching

Speed



5 Gram Typical Pull Strength



Products with Low Inductance



High Quality, High Resistivity

Epitaxy



Stable Low Leakage Passivation

with Rugged Glass Body



RoHS Compliant

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plated terminations. Consult factory for

details.

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APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS



High Speed Switching



Broadband Performance



Suitable for Applications through

26 Ghz