C BEND Varactor Diodes 1

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Part	RoHS	Manufacturer	Diode Type	Terminal Position	Terminal Form	No. of Terminals	Surface Mount	Package Shape	Minimum Quality Factor	Package Body Material	Config	Variable Capacitance Diode Classification	Frequency Band	Maximum Output Current	Maximum Forward Voltage (VF)	Maximum Reverse Recovery Time	Maximum Reverse Current	No. of Elements	Reverse Test Voltage	Package Style (Meter)	Sub-Category	Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	JESD-30 Code	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	Case Connection	Qualification	Maximum Power Dissipation	Nominal Diode Capacitance	Additional Features	JEDEC-95 Code	Diode Cap Tolerance	Minimum Breakdown Voltage	Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Diode Element Material	Minimum Diode Capacitance Ratio	Reference Standard
BB174		NXP Semiconductors	VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR		PLASTIC/EPOXY	SINGLE	ABRUPT	VERY HIGH FREQUENCY				.01 uA	1	30 V	SMALL OUTLINE		30 V	125 Cel	-55 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1				2.1 pF						e3			SILICON	8.45	IEC-60134

Varactor Diodes

Varactor diodes are electronic components that are used in electronic circuits as voltage-controlled capacitors. They are also known as varicap diodes or tuning diodes.

Varactor diodes operate based on the properties of their P-N junction, which acts as a variable capacitor when the diode is reverse-biased. When a voltage is applied to the diode, the width of the depletion region changes, causing the capacitance of the diode to vary. By changing the applied voltage, the capacitance of the diode can be tuned to a specific value, making it ideal for frequency tuning in electronic circuits.

Varactor diodes are commonly used in electronic circuits that require tunable frequency response, such as voltage-controlled oscillators, phase-locked loops, and frequency synthesizers. They offer several advantages over other types of components, such as high linearity, low noise, and low power consumption.

Varactor diodes come in different package sizes and capacitance ratings, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a circuit board or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.