GC4410 – GC4495

Microsemi

Microwave Products

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CONTROL DEVICES – HIGH VOLTAGE PIN DIODES

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Copyright

 2006

Rev: 2009-02-03

RoHS Compliant

DESCRIPTION

The GC4400 series are high voltage, high power (cathode base) PIN diodes. These

high resistivity silicon devices are glass passivated for high stability and reliability

and have been proven by thousands of device hours in high reliability systems.

Each device can withstand storage temperatures from -65°C to +200°C and will

operate over the range from -55°C to +150°C. All devices meet or exceed military

environmental specifications of MIL-PRF-19500.

The GC4400 series will operate typically with +50 mA forward bias. Breakdown

voltages are available up to 750 volts. Consult the factory for higher voltage devices.

APPLICATIONS

The GC4400 series can be used in RF circuits as an on/off element, as a switch, or

as a current controlled resistor in attenuators extending over the frequency range

from UHF through Ku band.

Switch applications include high speed switches (ECM systems), TR or lobing

switches, channel or antenna selection switches (telecommunications), duplexers

(radar) and digital phase shifters (phased arrays).

The GC4400 series can be used in RF circuits as an on/off at moderate RF power

levels.

Attenuator type applications include amplitude modulators, AGC attenuators, power

levelers and level set attenuators.

KEY FEATURES



Available as packaged devices or

as chips for hybrid applications

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High power handling

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Suitable for application to 18Ghz

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Low Loss

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Low Distortion

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RoHS Compliant

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1 Products are supplied with a Gold finish and are

suitable for RoHS complaint assembly. Consult

factory for details.

APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS

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TR Switches

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Antenna Selector Switches

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Duplexers



Digital Phase Shifters

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C

(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Leakage Current @80%

GC441X

GC443X

0.5

uA

Leakage Current @80%

GC449X

1.0

uA

Operating Temperature

-55 to +150

ºC

Storage Temperature

-65 to +200

ºC

IMPORTANT:

For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website:

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www.MICROSEMI.com

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

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