MPP4201 – MPP4205, MPL4700

Microsemi

Microwave Products

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

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CONTROL DEVICES – MMSM PIN and Limiter Diodes

TM

®

RoHS Compliant

DESCRIPTION

This series of surface mount PIN and Limiter diodes utilize new and unique

monolithic MMSM technology. The technology is a package/device

integration accomplished at the wafer fabrication level. Since the cathode

and anode interconnections utilize precision photolithographic techniques

rather than wire bonds, parasitic package inductance is tightly controlled.

The package parasitics provide smooth non-resonant functionality through

X Band. This series of devices meets RoHS requirements per EU Directive

2002/95/EC.

APPLICATIONS

The MPP4000 series of PIN diodes can be used in RF circuits as an on/off

element, as a switch, or as a current controlled resistor in attenuators

extending over the frequency range from UHF through X band. Switch

applications include high speed switches (ECM systems), TR switches

channel or antenna selection switches (Telcom and WLAN applications),

duplexers (radar) and digital phase shifters (phased arrays). These diodes

are also used as passive and active limiters for low to moderate RF power

levels. Attenuator type applications include amplitude modulators, AGC

attenuators and power levelers.

The MPL4700 / MPL4701 series of Limiter diodes are design for low to

medium power receiver protection. The typical leakage output power for the

MPL4701 is +20 dbm versus +24 dbm for the MPL4700.

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C

(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Maximum Leakage Current

0.5

uA

Operating Temperature

-55 to +150

ºC

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

ºC

Specifications are subject to change. Consult factory for latest information

.

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

KEY FEATURES



Up to 10W incident RF power

handling

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Low parasitics



Broadband Performance through

X-Band

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Available on Tape & Reel or on

Film Frame for pick & place

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Small, SOD 323 Footprint



RoHS Compliant

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gold terminations.

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS



Receiver protection circuits

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Broadband Switching



Economy Switching



RF Attenuators

Copyright

 2006

Rev: 2009-01-19