MA26V0100A Discrete Semiconductor Products

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Variable capacitance diodes, also known as varicaps, varactor diodes, and tuning diodes, are semiconductor diodes used primarily for modulation, frequency selecting, and frequency tuning. The MA26V0100A is a variable capacitance diode commonly used for modulation and other applications. This article will discuss the MA26V0100A application field and its working principle.

The MA26V0100A is a variable capacitance diode developed using advanced manufacturing technology. It is designed to vary in value greatly under the influence of an applied external control voltage. This diode can be used for varying the capacitance of a circuit in order to control the oscillation frequency, thereby allowing the radio frequency or intermediate frequency of the circuit to be continuously varied. It has characteristics such as low noise, and a high voltage breakdown. It is used in a variety of applications, such as phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits for digital television and Set-Top Box, voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), frequency synthesizers, band-pass filters, and so on.

The MA26V0100A variable capacitance diode consists of two p-n junction diodes in series. The two junctions possess different doping concentrations and junction depths, and are placed at slightly different distances from the centre of the diode. This arrangement creates a depletion region between the two junctions. As the applied voltage increases, the depletion region expands, and the capacitance of the diode decreases. Conversely, a decrease in the applied control voltage will cause the depletion layer to contract, increasing the capacitance of the diode. Thus, the capacitance of the MA26V0100A can be varied by changing the applied control voltage.

The MA26V0100A is available in a variety of packages, such as a 5.5 mm x 6.5 mm dual-flat no-lead (DFN) package. It features an operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, and a breakdown voltage of 55 V. Its rated current is 25 mA, and it has a capacitance range of 0.85 pF to 8.50 pF. It also has a high reliability of 10,000 hours, making it a suitable choice for long-term operations.

The MA26V0100A is a reliable and highly versatile variable capacitance diode, making it an ideal choice for many modulation, frequency selecting, and frequency tuning applications. It is widely used in phases locking loops, voltage-controlled oscillators, frequency synthesizers, band-pass filters, and other applications. With its advanced manufacturing technology, low noise characteristics, high voltage breakdown, high reliability, and wide operating temperature range, the MA26V0100A is undoubtedly a high-performance device suitable for a wide range of applications.

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