NTE618

NTE618 Varactor Silicon Tuning Diode for AM Radio Description; The NTE618 is a silicon varactor diode with a good linearity and high capacitance ratio that is capable of beinf operated from a low voltage. This device is intended for use in AM receiver electronic tuning applications. Features: D High Capacitance Ratio: CR = 15.5 (Min) D Guaranteed Figure of Merit: Q = 200 (Min) @ VR = 1V, f = 1MHz Absolute Maximum Ratings: (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified) Reverse Voltage, VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16V Operating Junction Temperature, TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +100°C Storage Temperature Range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55° to +100°C Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified) Parameter Breakdown Voltage Reverse Current Interterminal Capacitance Symbol V(BR)R IR C1.2V C3.5V C6.0V C8.0V Figure of Merit Capacitance Ratio matching Tolerance Q CR ∆Cm IR = 10µA VR = 9V VR = 1.2V, f = 1MHz VR = 3.5V, f = 1MHz VR = 6.0V, f = 1MHz VR = 8.0V, f = 1MHz VR = 1V, f = 1MHz C1.2V/C8.0V, f = 1MHz (Cmax – Cmin)/Cmin Test Conditions Min 16 – 420.0 144.2 45.71 20.30 200 15.5 – Typ – – – – – – – – – Max – 100 459.1 192.1 60.91 23.54 – – 0.03 Unit V nA pF pF pF pF .157 (4.0) .118 (3.0) .071 (1.8) .590 (15.0) A .102 (2.6) K .09...