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NTE618 Varactor

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.
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NTE618 Varactor

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.
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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 Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Breakdown Voltage V(BR)R IR = 10µA 16 – – V
Reverse Current IR VR = 9V – – 100 nA
Interterminal Capacitance C1.2V VR = 1.2V, f = 1MHz 420.0 – 459.1 pF
C3.5V VR = 3.5V, f = 1MHz 144.2 – 192.1 pF
C6.0V VR = 6.0V, f = 1MHz 45.71 – 60.91 pF
C8.0V VR = 8.0V, f = 1MHz 20.30 – 23.54 pF
Figure of Merit Q VR = 1V, f = 1MHz 200 – –
Capacitance Ratio CR C1.2V/C8.0V, f = 1MHz 15.5 – –
matching Tolerance ∆Cm (Cmax – Cmin)/Cmin – – 0.03
.157 (4.0)

.118
(3.0)

.071
(1.8)

.590
(15.0)

A K

.102 (2.6)

.090
(2.2)

.118 (3.0)

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