BB156 is a low-voltage variable capacitance diode from Philips Semiconductors. It features excellent linearity, a very small plastic SMD package, C7.5: 4.8 pF of very low series resistance and C7.5: 4.8 pF of high capacitance ratio. It is widely used in various voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs).
The document is a product specification for the BB156, a planar technology variable capacitance diode designed for use in voltage controlled oscillators (VCO). It features excellent linearity and is housed in a very small plastic SMD package (SOD323).
The datasheet details limiting values such as a continuous reverse voltage of 10 V and a storage temperature range of -55 to +150 °C. It also lists electrical characteristics including reverse current, series resistance, and capacitance values at various reverse voltages and frequencies.
| Continuous reverse voltage | - 10 V |
|---|---|
| Continuous forward current | - 20 mA |
| Storage temperature | -55 to +150 °C |
| Operating junction temperature | -55 to +125 °C |
| Reverse current (typical) | 10 nA |
| Series resistance (typical) | 0.4 Ω |
| Package type | SOD323 |
The maximum storage temperature is +150 °C.
The capacitance ratio is typically 3.3.