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KV1555NT
VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE
FEATURES
s
Very Low Operating Voltage (1 to 4.5 V)
s
Excellent Linearity (CV Curve)
s
Large Capacitance Ratio (A = 16.5 minimum)
s
Two Diodes in a 3 Lead Through-Hole Discrete
Package (TO92-3)
s
Very Small Capacitance Deviation at Tape/Reel
APPLICATIONS
s
AM Radio
s
Voltage Controlled Oscillator
RANK
C
1
2
3
4
C
1
MIN
400.00
413.00
426.00
439.00
MAX
419.00
432.00
445.00
458.00
CLASSIFICATION
(Unit: pF)
1
2
3
150
KV1555NT
ORDERING INFORMATION
KV1555NT
Note: The KV1555NT is supplied on folded paper tape (25 pieces per fold),
1500 pcs per box.
DESCRIPTION
The KV1555NT variable capacitance diode was specially
developed for use as tuning elements in car radios, radio
cassettes, and other consumer radios. Single package
construction includes an antenna and oscillating tuning
element.
The KV1555NT is available in a TO92-3 package.
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KV1555NT
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
V
REV
Reverse Voltage
I
REV
= 10
A
20
V
I
REV
Reverse Current
V
REV
= 15.0 V
50
nA
C
1
Diode Capacitance 1
V
REV
= 1.0 V, f = 1 MHz
400.00
429.00
458.00
pF
C
4.5
Diode Capacitance 4.5
V
REV
= 4.5 V, f = 1 MHz
21.00
23.50
26.00
pF
C1.0
Capacitance Tolerance
(Note 2)
V
REV
= 1.0 V, f = 1 MHz
2.0
%
C3.0
V
REV
= 3.0 V, f = 1 MHz
3.0
%
C4.5
V
REV
= 4.5 V, f = 1 MHz
3.0
%
Q
Quality Factor
V
REV
= 1.0 V, f = 1MHz
200
A
Capacitance Ratio
C
1
/ C
4.5
16.50
18.30
20.00
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Test conditions: T
A
= 25
C
Note 1: Diode Capacitance measured with HP 4279A or equivalent instruments (at OSC level 20 mVrms,
5 mVrms).
Note 2:
C = X 100 *D
1
, D
2
: Please refer to the Pin Layout shown below.
Cmax (D
1
, D
2
) - Cmin (D
1
, D
2
)
Cmin (D
1
, D
2
)
Symbol
Anode Pin
Cathode
Pin
Diode 1
D
1
1
2
Diode 2
D
2
3
2
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Storage Temperature Range ................... -55 to +150
C
Operating Temperature Range ................... -55 to +85
C
Lead Soldering Temperature (10 s) ...................... 235
C
Reverse Voltage ....................................................... 30 V
Forward Current .................................................... 50 mA
Power Dissipation .............................................. 100 mW
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KV1555NT
2.5
2.5
0.46
e
e
M
0.25
3.6
1.3
0.38
4.6
4.6
3.0
0.5
16.0
1
2
3
R2.3
(9.0 )
0.5
(18.0 )
1.0
0.5
Tape
0.5
0.5
0.15
0.5
0.15
AAA
YYY
Mark
Lot No.
Dimensions are shown in millimeters
Tolerance: x.x =
0.2 mm (unless otherwise specified)
Marking Information
Product Code
555
T092-3
PACKAGE OUTLINE
Printed in the USA
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