GC6001 – GC6003

Microsemi

Microwave Products

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

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TM

®

Copyright

 2007

Rev: 2009-01-19

RoHS Compliant

POWER GENERATION

Microwave Noise Diodes

1. Junction Capacitance is measured at 1 MHz.

DESCRIPTION

The GC6000 series of RF/Microwave noise diodes represent the state

of the art in noise device technology. By carefully controlling junction

doping profiles and mesa geometry, these devices provide the

broadest, most uniform noise response available. Outputs are true

symmetrical

Gaussian

white

noise

with

predictable

thermal

performance. Choose from dozens of case style, including glass,

ceramic as well as EPSM® (enhanced performance surface mount)

for commercial pick and place assembly and die form for hybrid

systems.

APPLICATIONS

The GC6000 Series of devices are designed to generate white noise

for test equipment and specialty ECM applications. These devices

can be used in narrow and broadband noise sources for Noise Figure

testing as well as RF Fuses.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C

(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

RATING

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

Maximum Leakage Current

0.5

uA

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

ºC

Operating Temperature

-55 to +150

ºC

ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS @ 25

C (unless otherwise specified)

Model

Number

1

@-6V

(Typ.)

(Typ.)

Frequency

Range

ENR

(db)

(Min)

GC6001

6-10

0.5

4

0.1-18

25

GC6002

8-14

1.0

7

0.1-12

28

GC6003

12-18

1.5

10

0.1-8

31

IMPORTANT:

For the most current data, consult our website

: www.MICROSEMI.com

Specifications are subject to change, consult factory for further information.

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

supplied with a RoHS complaint Gold

finish. Some packages can be supplied

with a MIL grade Sn/Pb finish. Consult

Factory for details.

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS

 RF Fuses

 Noise Sources

 Noises Figure Calibration

 Spectrum Analyzers

 Signal Path Fade Test Sets

KEY FEATURES

 Multi-Octave Bandwidth

 Wide Bias Window

 Uniform Power Output

 High Reliability

 RoHS Compliant

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