DATA SHEET

APD Series: Hermetic Ceramic Packaged Silicon PIN Diode

Devices
Applications
 Switches
 Attenuators

Features
 Established PIN diode process
 Low capacitance designs
 Voltage ratings to 200 V
 Tight control of I layer base width

Description
The Isolink APD series of silicon PIN diodes are designed for use
as switch and attenuator devices in high-performance RF and
microwave circuits. The PIN diode designs are useful over a wide
range of frequencies from below 100 MHz to beyond 20 GHz.
These devices use a well-established silicon technology resulting
in PIN diodes with tightly controlled I-region characteristics.
The low capacitance and low resistance of the APD0505 through
APD1520 diodes are ideal for switch applications that require
insertion loss and fast switching speed. For switch or attenuator
applications requiring high power and low distortion, the thick I-
region and high reverse breakdown voltage of the APD2220 is
ideal.
The absolute maximum ratings of the APD diode series are
provided in Table 1. Electrical specifications are provided in
Table 2. Typical performance characteristics are provided in
Figures 1 through 6.

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Table 1. APD Series Absolute Maximum Ratings1

Parameter Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Maximum TJ  Case Temp
Power dissipation PDIS Thermal Re sis tan ce junctiontocase W

Reverse voltage VR See Voltage Rating column in Table 2 V

Forward current IF 200 mA
Operating temperature TOP –65 +175 C
Storage temperature TSTG –65 +200 C
1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters
set at or below their nominal value. Exceeding any of the limits listed here may result in permanent damage to the device.

ESD HANDLING: Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this device.
This device must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce
potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection.
Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times.

Table 2. APD Series Electrical Specifications1 (1 of 2)

(TOP = +25 C, Unless Otherwise Noted)
Total Total Series Minority Carrier Thermal
Capacitance Capacitance Resistance (RS), Lifetime (TL) Voltage I-Region Resistance
(CT) @ 50 V, (CT) @ 0 V, @ 10 mA, @ 10 mA Rating2 Thickness (θJC)
(pF) (pF) (Ω) (ns) (V) (μm) (C/W)
Part Number Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Minimum Nominal Maximum

Switching Applications
APD0505-203 0.30 0.35 2.5 70 50 5 232
APD0505-210 0.30 0.35 2.5 70 50 5 133
APD0505-219 0.30 0.35 2.5 70 50 5 201
APD0505-240 0.30 0.35 2.5 70 50 5 214
APD0510-203 0.35 0.40 1.5 90 50 5 189
APD0510-210 0.35 0.40 1.5 90 50 5 90
APD0510-219 0.35 0.40 1.5 90 50 5 158
APD0510-240 0.35 0.40 1.5 90 50 5 170
APD0520-203 0.40 0.45 1.0 120 50 5 167
APD0520-210 0.50 0.55 1.0 120 50 5 59
APD0520-219 0.40 0.45 1.0 120 50 5 136
APD0520-240 0.40 0.45 1.0 120 50 5 148
APD0805-203 0.30 0.35 2.0 100 100 8 201
APD0805-210 0.35 0.40 2.0 100 100 8 107
APD0805-219 0.30 0.35 2.0 100 100 8 170
APD0805-240 0.30 0.35 2.0 100 100 8 182

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Table 2. APD Series Electrical Specifications1 (2 of 2)

(TOP = +25 C, Unless Otherwise Noted)
Total Total Series Minority Carrier Thermal
Capacitance Capacitance Resistance (RS), Lifetime (TL) Voltage I-Region Resistance
(CT) @ 50 V, (CT) @ 0 V, @ 10 mA, @ 10 mA Rating2 Thickness (θJC)
(pF) (pF) (Ω) (ns) (V) (μm) (C/W)
Part Number Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Minimum Nominal Maximum

Switching Applications (continued)

APD0810-203 0.35 0.40 1.5 160 100 8 174
APD0810-210 0.40 0.45 1.5 160 100 8 75
APD0810-219 0.35 0.40 1.5 160 100 8 143
APD0810-240 0.35 0.40 1.5 160 100 8 155
APD1505-203 0.40 0.45 @ 10 V 2.5 350 200 15 172
APD1505-210 0.40 0.45 @ 10 V 2.5 350 200 15 74
APD1505-219 0.40 0.45 @ 10 V 2.5 350 200 15 142
APD1505-240 0.40 0.45 @ 10 V 2.5 350 200 15 150
APD1510-203 0.35 0.40 2.0 300 200 15 168
APD1510-210 0.35 0.40 2.0 300 200 15 70
APD1510-219 0.35 0.40 2.0 300 200 15 137
APD1510-240 0.35 0.40 2.0 300 200 15 149
APD1520-203 0.40 0.45 1.2 900 200 15 155
APD1520-210 0.40 0.45 1.2 900 200 15 57
APD1520-219 0.45 0.50 1.2 900 200 15 124
APD1520-240 0.40 0.45 1.2 900 200 15 136

Attenuator Applications
APD2220-203 0.45 0.50 4.0 100 100 50 132
APD2220-210 0.45 0.50 4.0 100 100 50 32
APD2220-219 0.40 0.45 4.0 100 100 50 104
APD2220-240 0.40 0.45 4.0 100 100 50 115
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2 Reverse current is specified at 10 μA maximum at the voltage rating noted. Do not exceed this voltage.

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Typical Performance Characteristics at 25 °C

1000 1000
APD2220

100 100
Resistance (Ω)

Resistance (Ω)
APD0805-000

10 APD0505-000 10

APD0810
1 APD0510-000 1

203250-001

203250-002
APD1510
0.1 0.1
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Forward Current (mA) Forward Current (mA)

Figure 1. Resistance vs Forward Current @ 1 GHz Figure 2. Resistance vs Forward Current @ 1 GHz

120 30
APD0505
APD0510 APD0505

Maximum CW Input Power (W)

APD0510
Maximum CW Input Power (W)

100 APD0520 25 APD0520

APD0805
APD0810 APD0805
APD1505 APD0810
80 APD1510 20 APD1505
APD1520 APD1510
APD2220 APD1520
60 15 APD2220

40 10
203250-003

203250-004
20 5

0 0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

Case Temperature (°C) Case Temperature (°C)

Figure 3. Maximum CW Input Power vs Case Temperature Figure 4. Maximum CW Input Power vs Case Temperature
(-210 Package) (-203 Package)

35 35
APD0505 APD0505
APD0510 APD0510
Maximum CW Input Power (W)

Maximum CW Input Power (W)

30 APD0520 30
APD0520
APD0805 APD0805
APD0810 APD0810
25 APD1505 25
APD1505
APD1510 APD1510
20 APD1520 20 APD1520
APD2220 APD2220
15 15

10 10
203250-006
203250-005

5 5

0 0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

Case Temperature (°C) Case Temperature (°C)

Figure 5. Maximum CW Input Power vs Case Temperature Figure 6. Maximum CW Input Power vs Case Temperature
(-219 Package) (-240 Package)

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Package Outline Drawings

Hermetic package outline dimension drawings are shown in
Figures 7 through 10.

Schematic
N-Type
1
1
0.050 (1.27 mm)
0.040 (1.02 mm)
2
2

0.055 (1.40 mm)

0.051 (1.30 mm)
Dia.
203250-007
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters shown in parentheses)

Figure 7. -203 Package

Schematic
1
0.064 (1.63 mm) 0.124 (3.15 mm)
0.060 (1.52 mm) 0.119 (3.02 mm) Dia.
2 Places
2

0.025 (0.63 mm)

1 Max.

0.225 (5.72 mm) 0.097 (2.46 mm)

0.205 (5.21 mm) 0.083 (2.11 mm)

0.064 (1.63 mm)

0.060 (1.52 mm)
0.083 (2.11 mm)
0.077 (1.95 mm)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters shown in parentheses) 203250-008

Figure 8. -210 Package

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Version A

Schematic
1 2

0.075 (1.91 mm)

0.065 (1.65 mm)
Sq.
Cathode

0.020 (0.51 mm) Typ.

0.033 (0.84 mm)

Min.
0.045 (1.14 mm)
0.030 (0.76 mm)

1 2

0.010 (0.25 mm)

Ref.
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters shown in parentheses)

Version B 203250-009

Figure 9. -219 Package

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Schematic

Colored Dot 1 2
Denotes Cathode

0.098 (2.49 mm) 1 2

0.092 (2.34 mm) 45°
Diameter Cover 0.022 (0.56 mm)
0.018 (0.46 mm)

0.175 (4.44 mm)

0.125 (3.18 mm)
2 Places
0.104 (2.64 mm)
0.092 (2.34 mm)
Metal Sq.

Ceramic
Metal

0.005 (0.127 mm)

0.003 (0.076 mm) 0.042 (1.06 mm)
0.028 (0.71 mm)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters shown in parentheses)

203250-010

Figure 10. -240 Package

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