The BB130 is a variable capacitance diode with matched performance and a capacitance range of 18-27 pF. It is suitable for AM radio and VCO applications.
This document is a product specification for the Philips BB130, an AM variable capacitance diode fabricated in planar technology and encapsulated in a leaded plastic SOD69 package. The device is designed for use in electronic tuning for AM radio applications and Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs). It features a matched capacitance ratio of 27% and a capacitance matching of 3% for sets of two diodes.
The datasheet provides limiting values such as a maximum continuous reverse voltage of 30 V and a maximum operating junction temperature of 85 °C. It includes electrical characteristics like reverse current, series resistance, and capacitance values at specific voltages and frequencies, along with graphical data illustrating capacitance versus reverse voltage and temperature coefficients.
| Continuous forward current | - 50 mA |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | -55 +125 C |
| Operating junction temperature | -55 +85 °C |
| Capacitance ratio | 27 |
| Capacitance matching | 3 % |
| Reverse current (Typical) | 50 nA |
| Diode series resistance | 2 Q |
The maximum operating junction temperature is +85 °C.
The device can withstand a continuous reverse voltage of up to 30 V.
The diode provides a capacitance between 12 pF and 21 pF when the reverse voltage is 28 V.
The diode can operate at junction temperatures up to +85 °C.