AP640R7-00

Features:

Broad Bandwidth
Low Loss, < 1.5 dB
High Isolation, > 28 dB
Return Loss, < -12 dB
Fast Switching Speed, < 4 ns
 High Power Handling, 40 dBm Peak, 36 dBm CW


Specifications

Characteristic	Value
Operating Temperature	-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature	-65°C to +150°C
DC Reverse Bias	-100 V (-20mA)
DC Forward Bias	+2.6V (100 mA)
PIN	15W

Description

Alpha's high power, single pole, double throw PIN diode switch is a robust, high performance switch. It is ideal for low loss, high isolation applications, particularly where broad bandwidths and high power handling is required. AP640R7-00 uses Alpha's proven PIN diode technology, and is based upon MBE layers for the highest uniformity and repeatability. The diodes employ surface passivation to ensure a rugged, reliable part with through-substrate via holes and gold-based backside metallization to facilitate an epoxy die attach process. The GaAs MMIC AP640R7-00 employs a specialized high power PIN diode in each arm and an on-chip bias network. Chips are measured on a 100% basis at 24, 28, 31 and 35 GHz for insertion loss, isolation, input and output return losses, and also at DC for diode breakdown voltage and turn on voltage.