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Part	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 Reverse Current	No. of Elements	Reverse Test Voltage	Package Style (Meter)	Sub-Category	Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Operating Temperature	JESD-30 Code	Qualification	Nominal Diode Capacitance	Additional Features	Diode Cap Tolerance	Minimum Breakdown Voltage	Diode Element Material	Minimum Diode Capacitance Ratio
KVX2162-23-0	Microchip Technology	VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	400	PLASTIC/EPOXY	SINGLE	HYPERABRUPT	VERY HIGH FREQUENCY TO L BAND	.05 uA	1		SMALL OUTLINE	Varactors	22 V	125 Cel	-55 Cel	R-PDSO-G3	Not Qualified	10 pF	HIGH RELIABILITY	10 %	22 V	SILICON
GC1719-192	Microchip Technology	VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE						800		SINGLE	ABRUPT	VERY HIGH FREQUENCY TO KU BAND	.02 uA	1	55 V				125 Cel	-55 Cel			33 pF		10 %	60 V	SILICON	7
KVX2162-23-0/TR	Microchip Technology	VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	400	PLASTIC/EPOXY	SINGLE	HYPERABRUPT	VERY HIGH FREQUENCY TO L BAND	.05 uA	1		SMALL OUTLINE		22 V	125 Cel	-55 Cel	R-PDSO-G3		10 pF	HIGH RELIABILITY	10 %	22 V	SILICON
GCX1204-23-0	Microchip Technology	VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DIODE				YES		3000									Varactors	30 V					1.8 pF

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.