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HMIC™ Silicon PIN Diode Switch RoHS Compliant
with Integrated Bias Network
Rev. V2
MASW-005102-13600
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Parameter Absolute Maximum
Operating Temperature -65oC to +125oC
Storage Temperature -65oC to +150oC
Junction Temperature +175oC
Applied Reverse Voltage 50V
RF Incident Power +33dBm C.W.1
Bias Current +25°C ±20mA
Note:
1. Maximum operating conditions for a
combination of RF power, D.C. bias and
temperature:
Features
♦ Broad Bandwidth Specified up to 18 GHz
♦ Usable up to 26 GHz
♦ Integrated Bias Network
♦ Low Insertion Loss / High Isolation
♦ Rugged, Glass Encapsulated Construction
♦ Fully Monolithic
Description
The MASW-005102-13600 device is a SP5T broadband
switch with integrated bias network utilizing M/A-COM's
HMICTM (Heterolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit)
process, US Patent 5,268,310. This process allows the
incorporation of silicon pedestals that form series and
shunt diodes or vias by imbedding them in low loss,
low dispersion glass. By using small spacing between
elements, this combination of silicon and glass gives
HMIC devices low loss and high isolation performance
with exceptional repeatability through low millimeter
frequencies. Large bond pads facilitate the use of low
inductance ribbon bonds, while gold backside
metallization allows for manual or automatic chip
bonding via 80/20 - Au/Sn, 62/36/2 - Sn/Pb/Ag solders
or electrically conductive silver epoxy.
Yellow areas denote wire bond pads
Applications
These high performance switches are suitable for use
in multi-band ECM, Radar, and instrumentation control
circuits where high isolation to insertion loss ratios are
required. With a standard +5V/-5V, TTL controlled PIN
diode driver, 80nS switching speeds can be achieved.