DATA SHEET
CDC7630/7631 and DDC2353/2354 Series: Zero Bias Silicon
Schottky Barrier Detector Diodes
Applications
• Microwave integrated circuits
• Detectors
Features
• High sensitivity
• Low video impedance
• Packages rated MSL1, 260 °C per JEDEC J-STD-020)
TSS is a parameter that best describes the use of a diode as a video
detector. It is defined as the amount of signal power, below a one
milliwatt reference level, required to produce an output pulse with
an amplitude sufficient to raise noise fluctuations by an amount
equal to the average noise level. TSS is approximately 4 dB above
the minimum detectable signal.
Description
Skyworks packaged, beam-lead and zero-bias Schottky barrier
detector diodes are designed for applications through the K band.
Voltage output is another useful parameter since it can be used in
The choice of barrier metal and process techniques results in a
the design of threshold detectors and power monitor circuits. Since
group of diodes with a wide selection of video impedance ranges.
voltage output is a function of the diode’s video impedance, a
Packaged diodes are suitable for use in waveguide, coaxial, and
different minimum value is specified for each video impedance
stripline applications. Beam-lead and chip diodes can also be
mounted in a variety of packages.
range.
The absolute maximum ratings for the CDC and DDC series of
The CDC and DDC series of Schottky diodes are especially well
Schottky diodes are provided in Table 1. Electrical and physical
suited for use in Microwave Integrated Circuit (MIC) applications
specifications are provided in Table 2. Package types for the
where the chip and wire approach is more desirable. Mounted
beam-lead diodes can be easily used in MIC, stripline, or other
such circuitry.
epoxy and hermetic diodes are listed in Table 3. SPICE model
parameters for the CDC7630/7631 series are defined in Table 4.
Typical performance characteristics are shown in Figures 1
through 8. Typical video detector circuits are shown in Figure 9.
The multi-octave, high-sensitivity circuit would be used in Electronic
Countermeasures (ECM) and similar applications. An RF matching
structure that presents maximum power at the diode junction must
be incorporated to ensure maximum sensitivity.
Applications
The CDC and DDC series of zero-bias Schottky diodes are
designed for detector applications through 26 GHz and are useful
up to 40 GHz. They require no bias and operate efficiently even at
The broadband low-sensitivity circuit would be used where a low
input VSWR is required. In this circuit, low VSWR is accomplished by
the use of the 50 Ω terminating resistor. Sensitivity, however, is
degraded by typically 10 dB from the multi-octave, high-sensitivity
circuit. The most common use for this circuit is in a broadband, flat
detector used primarily in the laboratory.
tangential signal power levels. Since they require no bias, noise is at
a minimum. A low video impedance means a short R-C time
constant and, therefore, wide video bandwidth and excellent pulse
fidelity.
As power monitors, these diodes may also be used to directly drive
metering circuits even at low power input levels. These diodes are
categorized by Tangential Signal Sensitivity (TSS), voltage output,
and video impedance for detector applications.
Package dimensions are provided in Figures 10 through 15.
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