MA46452-134

Overview

The MA46452-134 is a Gallium Arsenide hyperabrupt variable capacitance diode designed for VHF through Ka band applications. It features a nominal capacitance of 1 pF and a minimum breakdown voltage of 22 V. The device utilizes a ceramic metal-sealed cofired package with two terminals. It exhibits a diode capacitance tolerance of 10% and a minimum capacitance ratio of 3.6. The component is RoHS compliant and classified under ECCN code EAR99.

Feature Summary

• Hyperabrupt junction design for linear frequency tuning
• High Q factor performance up to 4000 at -4 Volts
• Constant gamma characteristic for nearly constant modulation sensitivity

Applications

• VHF through Ka band tuning circuits
• Linear frequency modulation systems
• High-performance varactor tuning applications

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official MACOM documentation to confirm package type and compliance status. Ensure the selected variant matches the required ceramic package style and lead-free specifications for the intended assembly process.

Selection Notes

Select this component based on the required 1 pF nominal capacitance and 22 V breakdown voltage. Confirm that the hyperabrupt junction characteristics align with the circuit's linearity requirements for VHF to Ka band operation.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MA46410 thru MA46485 series of GaAs hyperabrupt varactor diodes. The series offers constant gamma values of 1.0, 1.25, or 1.50 to support various tuning linearity needs across microwave frequencies.

Replacement Considerations

Check for equivalents within the MA46450, MA46470, and MA46410 series families. Verify compatibility regarding gamma value, package dimensions, and thermal reflow limits before substitution.