Description
M/A-COM Technology Solutions MELF and HIPAX PIN diode series are designed for usage in switch and attenuator applications requiring high power handling and low distortion. The MELF and HIPAX PIN diodes incorporate a fully passivated PIN diode chip resulting in an extremely low reverse bias leakage current. The semiconductor technology utilized in the MELF and HIPAX families draws on M/A-COM Tech’s substantial experience in PIN diode design and wafer fabrication. The result is a device which has a thick I-region and long carrier lifetime while maintaining low series resistance and capacitance values. The chips of the MELF and HIPAX PIN diodes are enclosed in a rugged ceramic package and is full face bonded to metal pins on both the anode and cathode.

Features
♦ High Power Handling
♦ Low Loss / Low Distortion
♦ Voltage Ratings up to 1000 Volts
♦ Passivated Chip for Low Leakage Current
♦ Low Theta (θ) Due to Full Face Chip Bonding
♦ Leadless Low Inductance MELF Packages
♦ Various Package Options
♦ Available as Chips
♦ Fully RoHS Compliant
♦ Non-Magnetic Packages Available for MRI

Applications
   HIPAX PIN diodes are designed for use in a wide variety of switch and attenuator applications from HF through UHF frequencies and at power levels above 1kW, CW. The internal chip as well as each diode assembly has been comprehensively tested and characterized to ensure predictable and repeatable performance.