GC3202 – GC3208

Microsemi

Microwave Products

75 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA. 01851, 978-442-5600, Fax: 978-937-3748

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 2007

Rev: 2009-01-19

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POWER GENERATION

Harmonics Generator Varactors

Specifications are subject to change, consult the factory for further information.

These devices are ESD sensitive and must be handled using ESD precautions.

D E SCRI PTI ON

The GC3200 series of harmonic generator varactors uses a single epitaxial

silicon die. Strict material and process controls result in high reproducibility. A

unique silicon dioxide passivation process assures greater stability, reliability

and low leakage currents at high temperatures. This series of diodes is

available in a wide selection of capacitance values, breakdown voltages,

transition times and cutoff frequencies for optimum circuit design. These

devices have the best efficiencies and thermal dissipation available in single

chip multiplier varactors.

Unless otherwise specified, capacitance will be within the range shown for

each type. A capacitance tolerance of ±10% is available at an additional

charge. Diodes can be optimized for custom electrical or mechanical

specifications. Custom parameters for capacitance, voltage, transition time,

cutoff frequency, etc. are available upon request.

All specifications shown above are based on the style 30 package, except for

GC3202 and GC3203, which are based on the style 20 package. These latter

two devices are available only in case styles 20 or 55 due to die size. Consult

factory for availability.

A complete list of case styles available along with dimensions and package

parasitics are available at www.microsemi.com. The cathode is the heat sink

end of each package. Diode chips, alone or mounted on carriers with gold

wire/ribbon leads are also available.

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS

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Harmonics Generation



Local Oscillators

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Frequency Synthesizers



Up Converters

APPLICATIONS

The GC3200 series multiplier varactors can be used for all orders of

multiplication from X2 through X20. They are used primarily in low

harmonic order, high efficiency, high power applications. They are

used in narrow and wide bandwidth frequency generator chains for all

multiplication stages. Other applications include: voltage controlled

oscillators, frequency synthesizers and up converters.

KEY FEATURES

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X2 Through X20 Harmonics

Generation

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Excellent Efficiency

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High Output Power

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are supplied with a RoHS complaint

Gold finish.