BB804

VHF variable capacitance double diode

Rev. 03 — 1 July 2004 Product data sheet

1. Product profile

1.1 General description

The BB804 is a variable capacitance double diode with a common cathode, fabricated in
planar technology and encapsulated in the SOT23 small plastic SMD package.

1.2 Features
■ Selected capacitance range
■ Small plastic SMD package
■ C8: 26 pF; ratio: 1.7
■ Low series resistance.

1.3 Applications
■ Electronic tuning in FM radio applications.

2. Pinning information
Table 1: Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Symbol
1 anode (a1)
3 3
2 anode (a2)
3 common cathode 1 2

1 2 sym032

SOT23

3. Ordering information
Table 2: Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
BB804 - plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads SOT23
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4. Marking
Table 3: Marking
Type number Marking code [1]
BB804 16*

[1] * = p: made in Hong Kong.

* = t: made in Malaysia.
* = W: made in China.

5. Limiting values
Table 4: Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Per diode
VR continuous reverse voltage - 18 V
IF continuous forward current - 50 mA
Tstg storage temperature −55 +150 °C
Tj junction temperature −55 +125 °C

6. Characteristics
Table 5: Characteristics
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per diode
IR reverse current see Figure 2
VR = 16 V - - 20 nA
VR = 16 V; Tj = 60 °C - - 200 nA
rs diode series f = 100 MHz [1] - 0.2 - Ω
resistance
Cd diode VR = 2 V; f = 1 MHz; 42 - 46.5 pF
capacitance see Figure 1 and
Figure 3
C d ( 2V ) capacitance ratio f = 1 MHz 1.65 - 1.75
----------------
C d ( 8V )

[1] VR is the value at which Cd = 38 pF.

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mgc815
80

Cd
(pF)

60

40

20

0
10−1 1 10
VR (V)

f = 1 MHz; Tj = 25 °C.
Fig 1. Diode capacitance as a function of reverse voltage; typical values.

mgc810 mlc815
103 10−3

IR TCd
(nA) (K−1)

102 10−4

10 10−5
0 20 40 60 80 100 10−1 1 10 102
Tj (°C) VR (V)

Fig 2. Reverse current as a function of junction Fig 3. Temperature coefficient of diode capacitance
temperature; maximum values. as a function of reverse voltage; typical values.

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7. Package outline

Plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads SOT23

D B E A X

HE v M A

A1

1 2 c

e1 bp w M B Lp

e
detail X

0 1 2 mm

scale

DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)

A1
UNIT A bp c D E e e1 HE Lp Q v w
max.
1.1 0.48 0.15 3.0 1.4 2.5 0.45 0.55
mm 0.1 1.9 0.95 0.2 0.1
0.9 0.38 0.09 2.8 1.2 2.1 0.15 0.45

OUTLINE REFERENCES EUROPEAN

ISSUE DATE
VERSION IEC JEDEC EIAJ PROJECTION

97-02-28
SOT23 TO-236AB
99-09-13

Fig 4. Package outline.

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8. Revision history
Table 6: Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Order number Supersedes
BB804_3 20040630 Product data sheet - 9397 750 13386 BB804_2
Modifications: • The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new presentation and
information standard of Philips Semiconductors
• Table 3: marking code changed.
BB804_2 19981125 Product data sheet - 9397 750 04717 BB804_1
BB804_1 19960503 - - - -

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9. Data sheet status

Level Data sheet status [1] Product status [2] [3] Definition
I Objective data Development This data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product development. Philips
Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification in any manner without notice.
II Preliminary data Qualification This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specification. Supplementary data will be published
at a later date. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification without notice, in
order to improve the design and supply the best possible product.
III Product data Production This data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips Semiconductors reserves the
right to make changes at any time in order to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Relevant
changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification (CPCN).

[1] Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
[2] The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was published. The latest information is available on the Internet at
URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
[3] For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.

10. Definitions 11. Disclaimers

Short-form specification — The data in a short-form specification is Life support — These products are not designed for use in life support
extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can
detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook. reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors
customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so
Limiting values definition — Limiting values given are in accordance with
at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or
damages resulting from such application.
more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any Right to make changes — Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to
other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the make changes in the products - including circuits, standard cells, and/or
specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods software - described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or
may affect device reliability. performance. When the product is in full production (status ‘Production’),
relevant changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process
Application information — Applications that are described herein for any
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the specified use without further testing or modification.
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12. Contact information

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For sales office addresses, send an email to: [email protected]

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13. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
7 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
11 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
12 Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Date of release: 1 July 2004
Document order number: 9397 750 13386
Published in The Netherlands