The BB153 is a variable capacitance diode from Philips Semiconductors with excellent linearity and matching. It is ideal for applications such as electronic tuning and voltage-controlled oscillators.
The document is a technical specification sheet for the Philips BB153, a planar technology variable capacitance diode designed in a very small plastic SOD323 package. It features excellent linearity and matching to 2%, making it suitable for electronic tuning in VHF television tuners and voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs).
| Continuous reverse voltage (VR) | - 32 V |
|---|---|
| Peak reverse voltage (VRp) | - 35 V |
| Continuous forward current (IF) | - 20 mA |
| Storage temperature (Tstg) | -55+150 °C |
| Operating junction temperature (Tj) | -55+125 °C |
| Diode capacitance (Cd) at 1V/1MHz | 34.65−42.35 pF |
| Capacitance ratio (f=1MHz) | 13.5 −− |
The diode is used for electronic tuning in VHF television tuners (band B up to 460 MHz) and voltage controlled oscillators (VCO).
The device comes in a very small plastic SOD323 surface mounted package.
The device offers excellent matching with an accuracy of 2% in a sequence of 15 diodes.