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Also Offering
RoHs Compliant
Equivalent Parts
Surface Mount Hyperabrupt
Wide-Band Tuning Varactors
MA4ST079 thru
MA4ST083 Series V4
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Features
Low Cost
Very High Capacitance Ratio from 1 to 8 Volts
Surface Mount Package
High Quality Factor
Useful for Battery Applications
SPC Monitored Ion Implantation for Excellent
C-V Repeatability
Singles and Common Cathode Pairs
Available in Tape and Reel
Lead-Free (RoHs Compliant) equivalents avail-
able with 260°C reflow compatibility
Description
The MA4ST079 through MA4ST083 series of silicon
hyperabrupt junction tuning varactors is produced with ion
implantation and advanced epitaxial growth techniques.
These diodes have thermal oxide passivation, and feature
very high capacitance ratio and quality factor. They are
well suited for use from the sub-HF through UHF fre-
quency range. The standard capacitance tolerance is
±10%, with tighter tolerances available. Capacitance
matching at one or more bias voltages is also avail-
able.These diodes are offered with standard Sn/Pb plat-
ing , as well as 100% matte Sn plating on our RoHs com-
pliant equivalent devices.
Applications
The MA4ST079 through MA4ST083 series of hyperabrupt
junction tuning varactors is suggested for usage where a
large frequency change is required with only a small
change in tuning voltage. This series is appropriate for
usage in wide band voltagecontrolled oscillators and volt-
age controlled filters which require the largest rate of
change of capacitance with voltage. The large change in
capacitance from 1 to 8 volts makes them very attractive
for battery operated or other systems with limited available
Absolute Maximum Ratings @ TA=+25 °C
(Unless Otherwise Noted)
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1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Reverse Voltage
12 V
Forward Current
50 mA
Operating Temperature
-65 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature
-65 °C to +125 °C
Power Dissipation
50mW @25°C
Part Number
RoHs Compliant Part Number
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MA4ST079
MAVR-000079-XXXXXX
MA4ST080
MAVR-000080-XXXXXX
MA4ST081
MAVR-000081-XXXXXX
MA4ST082
MAVR-000082-XXXXXX
MA4ST083
MAVR-000083-XXXXXX
1Suffix refers to package style , configuration and packaging require-
ments. Contact representative for complete part number information.
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Configurations