MA43000, MA44600 Series
Silicon Step Recovery Diodes
Features
•
Low Transition Times
•
Tight Capacitance Ranges
•
High Voltage and Low Thermal Resistance for
•
Higher Input Power
Lead-Free (RoHS* Compliant)
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V5
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
@ T
A
=+25 °C (Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Operating Range
Storage Range
Absolute Maximum
-65°C to +175°C
-65°C to +200°C
Description and Applications
The MA44600 series of Step Recovery diodes is de-
signed for use in low and moderate power multipliers
with output frequencies of up to 20 GHz. These Step
Recovery diodes generate harmonics by storing a
charge as the diode is driven to forward conductance
by the positive voltage of the input signal. When the
signal reverses polarity, this charge is extracted. The
Step Recovery diode will appear as a low impedance
current source until all the charge is extracted, then it
will “snap” to a higher impedance. This causes a volt-
age pulse to form in the impulse circuit of the multiplier.
Step Recovery diodes make excellent high order multi-
pliers such as comb generators. They are also useful
as efficient moderate power X2- X4 multipliers.
1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
Typical Case Styles
ODS-30
ODS-134
DIE
ODS-91
ODS-103
ODS-93
Maximum and Suggested Values of Snaptime (Ts)
vs. Multiplier Output Frequency
•
High Order Narrow Band Moderate Power Multipliers
•
•
(MA44600 series)
Comb Generators
(MA43592, MA43543)
High Power Circuit Tested Multiplier
(MA43000 Series)
Environmental Performance
The MA44600 and MA43000 series of diodes in ce-
ramic packages are capable of meeting the tests dic-
tated by the methods and procedures of the latest revi-
sions of MIL-S- 9500, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-750
which specify mechanical, electrical, thermal and other
environmental tests common to military semiconductor
products
.
Suggested Junction Capacitance vs. Multiplier
Output Frequency
Environmental Ratings PER MIL-STD-750
Storage Temperature
Temperature Cycle
Shock
Vibration
Constant Acceleration
Humidity
Method
1031
1051
2016
2056
2006
1021
Level
See maximum ratings
10 cycles, -65°C to +175°C
500 g’s
15 g’s
20,000 g’s
10 days
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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•
Asia/Pacific
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MA43000, MA44600 Series
Silicon Step Recovery Diodes
Electrical Specifications @ T
A
= +25 °C
Snap Varactors
Minimum Reverse
Voltage
2
(V
R
)
Part Number
1
(V)
MA44621A
MA44631A
MA44631C
MA44641A
20
30
30
40
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V5
Junction
Capacitance(C
j
)
3
Min./Max.
Vr=6V
(pF)
0.200-0.300
0.300-0.500
0.700-0.900
0.400-0.600
Minimum
Lifetime (T
L
)
If=10mA/
Ir=6mA
(nS)
7
8
8
12
Transition Time (T
s
)
4
(pS)
Nominal
50
70
70
90
(pS)
Max.
100
100
100
150
High Power Circuit Tested Step Recovery Diodes
Minimum
Reverse
Voltage
2
(V
R
)
Min./Max.
Junction
Capacitance
(C
j
)
3
Min./Max.
Vr=6V
(V)
MA43000
MA43002
MA43004
85-105
45-70
30-45
Part Number
1
Lifetime
(T
L
)
Min./Max.
If=10mA/
Ir=6mA
(nS)
250-500
75-225
20-50
Maximum
Snap Time
(T
s
)
4
Maximum
Thermal
Resistance
(θjc)
(pF)
3.00-4.50
1.60-2.40
0.45-0.85
(pS)
100
100
100
(°C/W)
12
25
45
Part Number
1
Case Style
1
Minimum
Output Power
(Watts)
Input
Frequency
(GHz)
0.333
2.000
3.300
Output
Frequency
(GHz)
2.000
6.000
13.000
Maximum
Input Power
(Watts)
15
5
2
MA43000
MA43002
MA43004
103
91
91
4.0
1.5
0.3
1.
2.
3.
4.
When ordering, specify the desired case style by adding the case designation as a suffix to the model number. Case styles for the
MA44600 series are -30,-91 and –93. To order chip form, add the suffix “-134” to the model number. The nominal chip size for the
MA44600 series is 15 mils.
Reverse voltage (V
R
) is measured at a reverse bias current of 10µA.
Junction capacitance is measured at a reverse voltage of 6V and a frequency of 1MHz.
Transition time is measured between 20% and 80% points on the voltage recovery trace. Test conditions are +10mA and –10 volts.
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
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Europe
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or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
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Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MA43000, MA44600 Series
Silicon Step Recovery Diodes
Electrical Specifications @ T
A
= +25 °C
High Order Step Recovery Diode Varactors for Use in Comb Generation
Minimum Reverse Junction
Lifetime
Capacitance
Voltage
2
(T
L
)
(C
j
)
3
(V
R
)
Min./Max.
Min./Max.
Min./Max
If=10mA/
Ir=6mA
(pS)
9-27
10-25
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V5
Part Number
1
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Thermal
Output
Snap Time
Input
Resistance Frequency
4
(T
s
)
Power
(θjc)
Case
Style
Vr=6V
(V)
MA43592
MA43543
1.
25-40
20-50
(pF)
0.20-0.30
0.20-0.55
(pS)
90
60
(°C/W)
70
125
(GHz)
1.00-12.00
2.00-20.00
(Watts)
1.0
1.5
30
93
2.
3.
4.
When ordering, specify the desired case style by adding the case designation as a suffix to the model number. Case styles for the
MA44600 series are -30,-91 and –93. To order chip form, add the suffix “-134” to the model number. The nominal chip size for the
MA44600 series is 15 mils.
Reverse voltage (V
R
) is measured at a reverse bias current of 10µA.
Junction capacitance is measured at a reverse voltage of 6V and a frequency of 1MHz.
Transition time is measured between 20% and 80% points on the voltage recovery trace. Test conditions are +10mA and –10 volts.
Suggested Design Considerations
Minimum and Suggested Values of Minority Lifetime
(TL) for SRD vs. Multiplier Input Frequency
Approximate Minimum Breakdown Voltage Required
for SRD at Various Output Power Levels vs.
Output Frequency
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
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Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
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Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MA43000, MA44600 Series
Silicon Step Recovery Diodes
Case Styles
DIM.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V5
INCHES
MIN.
0.119
0.115
0.060
0.060
0.077
0.016
0.055
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
3.02
2.92
1.52
1.52
1.96
0.41
1.40
MAX.
0.127
0.129
0.064
0.062
0.083
0.024
0.065
MAX.
3.23
3.28
1.63
1.57
2.11
0.61
1.65
C
P
= 0.30 pF Typical
L
S
= 0.40 nH Typical
DIM.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
INCHES
MIN.
0.059
0.070
0.047
—
0.040
0.004
0.024
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
1.50
1.78
1.19
—
1.02
0.10
0.61
MAX.
0.069
0.080
0.053
0.015
0.050
0.010
0.026
MAX.
1.75
2.03
1.35
0.38
1.27
0.25
0.66
C
P
= 0.15 pF Typical
L
S
= 0.17 nH Typical
DIM.
A
B
C
D
E
F
INCHES
MIN.
0.119
0.188
0.016
0.058
0.098
0.009
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
3.02
4.78
0.41
1.47
2.49
0.23
MAX.
0.127
0.208
0.024
0.071
0.102
0.011
MAX.
3.23
5.28
0.61
1.80
2.59
0.28
4
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Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MA43000, MA44600 Series
Silicon Step Recovery Diodes
Case Styles
DIM.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V5
INCHES
MIN.
0.119
0.060
0.205
0.085
0.060
0.060
0.016
0.079
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
3.02
1.52
5.21
2.16
1.52
1.52
0.41
2.01
MAX.
0.127
0.064
0.225
0.097
0.064
0.064
0.024
0.083
MAX.
3.22
1.63
5.72
2.46
1.63
1.63
0.61
2.11
C
P
= 0.18 pF Typical
L
S
= 0.40 nH Typical
DIM.
A
B
INCHES
MIN.
0.0135
0.0035
MILLIMETERS
MIN.
0.34
0.09
MAX.
0.0165
0.0065
MAX.
0.42
0.17
5
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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.