Agilent 1GC1-8053
0–65 GHz Integrated Diode Limiter
TC231
Data Sheet
Features
• Two Independent Limiters for
Single–ended or Differential
Signals
• Can be Biased for Adjustable
Limit Level and Signal Detection
• Minimum Group Delay
Chip Size:
840 × 940 µm (33.1 × 37.0 mils)
Chip Size Tolerance: ±10 µm (± 0.4 mils)
Chip Thickness:
Pad Dimensions:
127 ± 15 µm (5.0 ± 0.6 mils)
80 × 80 µm (3.2 × 3.2 mils) DC
80 × 160 µm (3.2 × 6.3 mils) RF
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Description
Absolute Maximum Ratings ,
The TC231 is a 65 GHz integrat-
ed diode limiter that can be
used to protect sensitive RF
circuits from excess RF power,
DC transients, and ESD. Two
limiters are provided on–chip
to enable single–ended or dif-
ferential use.
Symbol Parameters/Conditions
Min.
Max. Units
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
A & C Grounded
DGND Grounded
Pin
Continuous RF Power
Continuous Forward Current into A1, A2, C1, C2,
DGND1–4
Ibias
36
mA
Vbias
Vrev
Ifwd
Vin
Iin
Tbs
Voltage at A1, A2, C1, C2, DGND1–4
Reverse Bias Voltage on Each Diode
Forward Bias Current on Each Diode
Voltage at IN1, IN2, OUT1, OUT2
Current into IN1, IN2, OUT1, OUT2
Maximum Backside Temperature
Diode Junction Temperature
–5
+5
8
V
V
The TC231 can be used as an
unbiased 10 or 18 dBm passive
limiter; it also provides adjust-
able limiting and peak power
detection capabilities.
36
+5
80
mA
V
–5
–80
mA
°C
°C
°C
°C
85
Tj
170
300
165
The TC231 has been designed
for minimal insertion loss.
Group delay characteristics
have been optimized to allow
use in millimeter–wave analog
and gigabit digital designs.
Tmax
Tstg
Notes:
Maximum Assembly Temperature[3]
Storage Temperature
–65
1. Operation in excess of any one of these conditions may result in permanent damage to this
device. If you need to operate higher, please contact WPTC Marketing.
2. Calculated using backside (ambient) temperature of 85°C, unless otherwise noted.
3. Sixty–second maximum.
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