BB159 is a variable capacitance diode from Philips. It is fabricated in planar technology and encapsulated in the SOD323 very small plastic SMD package. It has excellent linearity, low series resistance and very small package size.
The Philips BB159 is a UHF variable capacitance diode fabricated in planar technology and encapsulated in a very small plastic SOD323 package. It is designed for applications such as electronic tuning in UHF television tuners and Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO). The device offers excellent linearity, a low series resistance, and a high capacitance ratio of 9.
| Continuous reverse voltage | - 30 V |
|---|---|
| Continuous forward current | - 20 mA |
| Storage temperature | -55 +150 °C |
| Operating junction temperature | -55 +125 °C |
| Reverse current (VR=30V, Tj=25°C) | - 10 nA |
| Reverse current (VR=30V, Tj=85°C) | - 200 nA |
| Diode series resistance | - 0.75 Ω |
| Diode capacitance (VR=1V) | 18-19.5 pF |
| Diode capacitance (VR=28V) | 1.9-2.25 pF |
| Capacitance ratio | 8.2-10 |
The maximum continuous reverse voltage is 30 V.
The maximum operating junction temperature is 125 °C.
The typical capacitance ratio at 1 MHz is 9.