Silicon PIN / NIP Diode Chips
PIN / NIP Diode Chips
Rev. V28
Features
PIN Chip
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Switch & Attenuator Die
Extensive Selection of I-Region Lengths
Hermetic
Glass Passivated Cermachip
Oxide Passivated Planar Chips
Voltage Ratings to 3000 V
Fast Switching Speed
Low Loss
Anode
High Isolation
RoHS* Compliant
NIP Chip
Description
MACOM offers
a comprehensive line of low
capacitance, planar and mesa, silicon PIN/NIP diode
chips which use ceramic glass and silicon nitride
passivation technology. The silicon PIN/NIP chip
series of devices cover a broad spectrum of perfor-
mance requirements for control circuit applications.
They are available in several choices of I-region
lengths and have been optimally designed to mini-
Cathode
mize
parametric trade offs when considering low
capacitance, low series resistance, and high
breakdown voltages. Their small size and low
parasitics, make them an ideal choice for
broadband, high frequency, micro-strip hybrid
assemblies.
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
TA = +25°C (Unless otherwise specified)
The attenuator line of PIN diode chips are a planar
or mesa construction and because of their thicker
I-regions and predictable RS vs. I characteristics,
they are well suited for low distortion attenuator
and switch circuits. Incorporated in the chip’s
construction is MACOM’s, time proven, hard glass,
Cermachip process. The hard glass passivation
completely encapsulates the entire PIN junction area
resulting in a hermetically sealed chip which has
been qualified in many military applications. These
Cermachip diodes are available in a wide range of
voltages, up to 3,000 volts, which are capable of
controlling kilowatts of RF power.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Per P/N Rs vs. I Graph
Per Specification Table
Forward Current (IF)
Reverse Voltage (VR)
Power Dissipation (W)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
Mounting Temperature
175°C – Tambient°C
Theta
-55°C to +175°C
-55°C to +200°C
+175°C
+320°C for 10 seconds
Many of MACOM ’s silicon PIN diode chips are also available
in several different package styles. Please refer to the
“Packaged PIN Diode Datasheet” for case style availability
and electrical specifications located on the MACOM website.
Also for high voltage, high power devices refer to
MA4PK2000.
1. Exceeding these limits may cause permanent damage to the
chip.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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