MSS20,000 Series

Zero Bias Schottky Diodes

Description Features
The Aeroflex / Metelics MSS20,000 series of Schottky • Very low 1/f Noise
diodes is fabricated on P-Type epitaxial substrates for • Detector applications to 40 GHz
superior 1/f noise performance in microwave zero-bias • Chip, beam lead or packaged devices
detector applications up to 40 GHz.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameters Rating
Reverse Voltage 1.0 Volts
Forward Current 35 mA
Operation Temperature -65 ºC to +150 ºC
Storage Temperature -65 ºC to +150 ºC
CW Power Dissipation 100 mW, derated linearly to zero at TA = +150 ºC
Soldering Temperature (Packaged) + 230 ºC for 5 sec.

Chip
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25 ºC
CJ TSS RV RV γ Frequency
Model MAX TYP MIN MAX TYP MAX Outline
pF dBm Ω Ω mV / mW GHz
MSS20,046-C15 0.10 -58 1000 2000 5000 18 C15
MSS20,047-C15 0.10 -59 2000 6000 8000 18 C15
MSS20,050-C15 0.15 -58 1000 2000 5000 12 C15
MSS20,051-C15 0.15 -59 2000 6000 8000 12 C15
MSS20,054-C15 0.20 -58 1000 2000 5000 8 C15
MSS20,055-C15 0.20 -59 2000 6000 8000 8 C15
Test f = 1 MHz f = 10 GHz PIN = -30 dBm
RL = 1 MΩ
Conditions VR = 0 V NF = 3dB Video BW = 500 KHz

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 MSS20,000 Series
Zero Bias Silicon Schottky Diodes
Beam Lead
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25 ºC
CJ TSS RV RV γ Frequency
Model MAX TYP MIN MAX TYP MAX Outline
pF dBm Ω Ω mV / mW GHz
MSS20,140-B10D 0.08 -58 1000 2000 5000 40 B10D
MSS20,141-B10D 0.08 -59 2000 6000 8000 40 B10D
MSS20,142-B10D 0.10 -58 1000 2000 5000 26 B10D
MSS20,143-B10D 0.10 -59 2000 6000 8000 26 B10D
MSS20,145-B10D 0.12 -58 1000 2000 5000 18 B10D
MSS20,146-B10D 0.12 -59 2000 6000 8000 18 B10D
Test f = 1 MHz f = 10 GHz PIN = -30 dBm
RL = 1 MΩ
Conditions VR = 0 V NF = 3dB Video BW = 500 KHz

Packaged
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25 ºC
CT TSS RV RV γ Frequency
Model MAX TYP MIN MAX TYP MAX Outline
pF dBm Ω Ω mV / mW GHz
MSS20,046-H27 0.22 -58 1000 2000 5000 18 H27
MSS20,046-E25 0.18 -58 1000 2000 5000 18 E25
MSS20,046-T86 0.28 -58 1000 2000 5000 18 T86
MSS20,047-H27 0.22 -59 2000 6000 8000 18 H27
MSS20,047-E25 0.18 -59 2000 6000 8000 18 E25
MSS20,047-T86 0.28 -59 2000 6000 8000 18 T86
MSS20,050-H27 0.27 -58 1000 2000 5000 12 H27
MSS20,050-E25 0.23 -58 1000 2000 5000 12 E25
MSS20,050-T86 0.33 -58 1000 2000 5000 12 T86
MSS20,051-H27 0.27 -59 2000 6000 8000 12 H27
MSS20,051-E25 0.23 -59 2000 6000 8000 12 E25
MSS20,051-T86 0.33 -59 2000 6000 8000 12 T86
MSS20,054-H27 0.32 -58 1000 2000 5000 8 H27
MSS20,054-E25 0.28 -58 1000 2000 5000 8 E25
MSS20,054-T86 0.38 -58 1000 2000 5000 8 T86
MSS20,055-H27 0.32 -59 2000 6000 8000 8 H27
MSS20,055-E25 0.28 -59 2000 6000 8000 8 E25
MSS20,055-T86 0.38 -59 2000 6000 8000 8 T86
Test f = 1 MHz f = 10 GHz PIN = -30 dBm
RL = 1 MΩ
Conditions VR = 0 V NF = 3dB Video BW = 500 KHz

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 MSS20,000 Series
Zero Bias Silicon Schottky Diodes
Typical Performance, TA = 25 ºC

Figure 1. Figure 2.
Detected Output vs. RF Input Power Video Resistance vs. RF Input Power
1V 3000
High γ Low γ
f = 10 GHz,
Tuned at -30 dBm
100 mV 2000
RL = 1 MΩ

10 mV 1000

VR ( )
VOUT

1 mV 500

0.1 mV 300 f = 10 GHz,

Tuned at -30 dBm
RL = 1 MΩ
0.01 mV 100
-60 -40 -20 0 +20 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 +10
PIN (dBm) PIN (dBm)

Figure 3.
Detector Output vs. Temperature
+2

RV = 2 KΩ
+1
Δ VOUT (dB)

-1
f = 10 GHz,
Tuned at -30 dBm
-2
RL = 1 MΩ

-3
-50 0 +50 +100 +150
Temperature ( ºC)

Outline Drawings
B10D
C 15
C15 17 [.432] B10D 6.5 [0.165]
0.55 [0.014]
3.5 [0.089]
13 [.330] 0.25 [0.006]
Top contact is cathode.
Top Contact
1.1 [0.028] Cut lead is Anode 3.5 [0.089]
0.9 [0.023] 1.2 [0.030]
17 [.432]
13 [.330] 31 [0.787] 12 [0.305]
27 [0.686] 9 [0.229]
Back

12 [0.305]
6 [0.152] 9 [0.229] Less Than 0.5 [0.013]
4 [0.102]

Back Contact Back View Lp = 0.1nH

Cp = 0.015pF

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 MSS20,000 Series
Zero Bias Silicon Schottky Diodes
Outline Drawings

H27
H27
(hermetic) E25 (non-hermetic)
Cp=0.12pF
Lp=0.4nH 72 [1.829] Dia E25 55 [1.397] SQ.
65 [1.651]
Cp=0.07pF 45 [1.143]
23 [0.584] Lp=0.4nH
17 [0.432]

Cut lead is Cathode Cut Lead is Cathode

18 [0.457]
12 [0.305]
75 [1.905]
65 [1.651]
Square 130 [3.302]
Min. 2 Pls
Epoxy 5 [0.127] 2Pls
3 [0.076]
8 [0.203]
4 [0.102]
50 [1.270] Max.
6 [0.152]
3 [0.076]
14 [0.356]
8 [0.203]
Ceramic 80 [2.032] Min.
35 [0.889]
25 [0.635]

T86
T86
Cp=0.18pF
124 [3.150] Dia.
118 [2.997]

(hermetic)
Lp=1.0nH

64 [1.626]
60 [1.524]
27 [0.686] Max.

Ceramic
Body

225 [5.715]
205 [5.207]

64 [1.626]
60 [1.524]

64 [1.626] Dia.
60 [1.524]

83 [2.108] Dia.
77 [1.956]

Heat Sink is Cathode

except for MSS20,
MSS39 and MBD

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