NTE617
Varactor Diode
Description:
The NTE617 is a dual voltage–variable capacitance diode designed for FM tuning, general frequency
control and tuning, or any top–of–the–line application requiring back–to–back diode configurations
for minimum signal distortion and detuning. This device is supplied in the popular TO92 type plastic
package for high volume, economical requirements of consumer and industrial applications.
Features:
D High Figure of Merit: Q = 140 (Typ) @ VR = 3V, f = 100MHz
D Guaranteed Capacitance Range: 34 – 39pF @ VR = 3V
D Dual Diodes – Save Space and Reduce Cost
D Monolithic Chip Provides Near Perfect Matching: Guaranteed ±1% (Max) Over Specified
Tuning Range
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Each Device):
Reverse Voltage, V
Forward Current, I
R
F
Total Power Dissipation (TA = +25°C), P
Derate Above 25°C 2.8mW/°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Junction Temperature, T
Storage Temperature Range, T
J
stg
D
–65° to +150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200mA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
280mW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+125°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Characteristics (Each Device): (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Reverse Breakdown Voltage BV
Reverse Voltage Leakage Current I
Series Inductance L
Case Capacitance C
Diode Capactance Temperature
Coefficient
Diode Capacitance C
Figure of Merit Q VR = 3V, f = 100MHz, Note 1 100 – 140
Capacitance Ratio C
TC
IR = 10µA 32 – – V
R
TA = +25°C VR = 30V – – 50 nA
R
TA = +60°C – – 500 nA
f = 250MHz, Lead Length [ 1/16” – 6 – nH
S
f = 1M Hz, Lead Length [ 1/16” – 0.18 – pF
C
VR = 4V, f = 1MHz – 280 400 ppm/°C
C
VR = 3V, f = 1MHz 34 – 39 pF
T
C3/C30, f = 1MHz 2.5 – 2.8
R
1
Note 1. Q =
2 π f CT R
S