Varactor Diodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Semiconductor Device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Variable_Capacitance_Diodes
gptkb:Varicap_Diodes
gptkbp:application Electronic tuning
Frequency modulation
Parametric amplifiers
Voltage-controlled filters
gptkbp:biasing Reverse biased
gptkbp:capacitanceRange 1 pF to 100 pF
gptkbp:compatibleWith Rectification
gptkbp:datasheet Yes
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:environmentalCompliance gptkb:RoHS
gptkbp:failureMode Junction breakdown
Leakage current
gptkbp:feature Small size
High Q factor
Low power consumption
No moving parts
gptkbp:function Voltage-controlled capacitor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varactor Diodes
gptkbp:inventedBy Semiconductor industry
gptkbp:leadFreeAvailable Yes
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Texas_Instruments
gptkb:NXP_Semiconductors
gptkb:ON_Semiconductor
gptkb:Vishay_Intertechnology
gptkbp:material gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:operatingSystem -55°C to +150°C
gptkbp:property Capacitance varies with reverse voltage
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:PIN_Diode
gptkb:Schottky_Diode
gptkb:Tunnel_Diode
gptkb:Zener_Diode
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:JEDEC
gptkbp:symbol Diode symbol with variable capacitor
gptkbp:testingMethod gptkb:LCR_meter
gptkbp:type gptkb:SMD
gptkb:DO-35
gptkbp:usedIn RF circuits
Frequency multipliers
Phase-locked loops
Tuning circuits
Voltage-controlled oscillators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microwave_Electronics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5