MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes
V13
Features
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Low Insertion Loss and Noise Figure
High Peak and Average Operating Power
Various P1dB Compression Powers
Low Flat Leakage Power
Proven Reliable, Silicon Nitride Passivation
RoHS Compliant
Chip Outline
A Square
Anode
Description
M/A-COM Technology Solutions produces a series of
silicon PIN limiter diodes with small and medium I-region
lengths which are specifically designed for high signal
applications. The devices are designed to provide low
insertion loss, at zero bias, as well as low flat leakage
power with fast signal response/recovery times. Parts are
available as discrete die or assembled into a variety of
surface mount or ceramic pill packages. See the Available
Case Style table on page 6 for the specific ceramic
package styles and their availability for individual part
numbers.
B
Applications
The MA4Lseries of PIN limiter diodes are designed for use
in passive limiter control circuits to protect sensitive
receiver components such as low noise amplifiers (LNA),
detectors, and mixers covering the 10 MHz to 18 GHz
frequency range.
Full Area Cathode
ODS
Dimension
mils
µm
Absolute Maximum Ratings1 TAMB = 25°C
A
B
15 ± 2
381 ± 51
178 ± 25.4
(Unless otherwise specified)
134
7 ±1*
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
100mA
Forward Current
Note:
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
-55°C to +125°C
-55°C to +150°C
+175°C
The MADL-000301-01340W and MA4L401-134
“B” dimension, is 10 ±1 mils
RF Peak & C.W. Incident Power Per Performance Table
Mounting Temperature +320°C for 10 sec.
Note:
1. Exceeding any of the above ratings may cause
permanent damage.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
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