Alpha Industries Silicon Schottky Diode Chips Datasheet

Alpha Industries, Inc.'s silicon Schottky diode chips are intended for use as detector and mixer devices in hybrid integrated circuits at frequencies from below 100 MHz to higher than 40 GHz. The chips feature low capacitance, ZBD and low barrier designs, P-type and N-type junctions, and large bond pads.


Alpha Industries Silicon Schottky Diode Chips Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Alpha
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
293 KB
Published
01 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

This datasheet covers the Alpha Industries product line of silicon Schottky diode chips, which are intended for use as detector and mixer devices in hybrid integrated circuits at frequencies from below 100 MHz to higher than 40 GHz. The document details features such as low capacitance designs (ZBD and Low Barrier) and large bond pad chip designs that prevent damage during wire bonding.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Description
  • Electrical Specifications
  • SPICE Model Parameters
  • Typical Performance Data
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings

Specifications

Frequency Rangebelow 100 MHz to higher than 40 GHz
Power Dissipation75 mW
Forward Current50 mA
Reverse Voltage Rating2.0 V to 4.0 V
Operating Temperature-65 °C to +150 °C

Frequently asked questions

What are the intended applications for these diode chips?

They are intended for use as detector and mixer devices in hybrid integrated circuits.

How does the 'Universal Chip' design prevent damage?

It features a 4 mil diameter bond pad that is offset from the semiconductor junction.

Which diode type is preferred for Doppler mixers?

P-type Schottky diodes are preferred because they generate lower 1/F noise.

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