# MEST2G-080-25

## Pin Diode Switch Element

Rev. V1

Features
· High Power Handling: 80 W @ 2 GHz or Less
· Low Insertion Loss:
- <0.35 dB @ 2 GHz
- <0.60 dB @ 6 GHz
· Medium Isolation:
- >22 dB @ 2 GHz
- >14 dB @ 6 GHz
· RoHS Compliant

Description
A thermal to ground series diode switch element for reliable high power switching applications up to 80 watts, usable up to 10 GHz.

Electrical Specifications (T_C = +25°C)

Parameter	Test Conditions	Units	Min.	Typ.	Max.
Breakdown Voltage (VBR)	IR = 10 mA, single diode	V	500	—	—
Leakage Current (IR)	IF = 100 V, single diode	nA	—	40	100
Forward Voltage (VF)	IF = 100 mA, single diode	mV	—	0.93	1.05
Series Resistance (RS)	IF = 100 mA, single diode	Ω	—	0.97	—
Junction Capacitance (CJ)	VR = 50 V, 1 MHz, single diode	pF	—	0.09	—
Lifetime (t)	IF = 10 mA, IR = 6 mA, @ 50%	ns	—	1550	—
I-Region (w)	I-Layer, single diode	µm	—	80	—
Return Loss (RL)	IF = 100 mA, 2 GHz/6 GHz	dB	27/13	31/16	—
Insertion Loss (IL)	IF = 100 mA, 2 GHz/6 GHz	dB	—	0.20/0.45	0.35/0.60
Isolation (ISO)	VR = 10 V, 2 GHz/6 GHz	dB	22/14	25/17	—

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter	Absolute Maximum
Breakdown Voltage (VR)	500 V
Forward Current (IF)	200 mA
θ<sub>JC</sub>	10°C/W
Junction Temperature (T<sub>J</sub>)	-40°C to +175°C
Storage Temperature (T<sub>STG</sub>)	-55°C to +150°C
Mounting Temperature (T<sub>MG</sub>)	+260°C (per JEDEC STD-J-20C)

Handling Procedures
· Static Sensitivity: Use proper ESD control techniques.

Key Considerations
· MACOM products are not intended for medical, lifesaving, or life-sustaining applications.
· Review the complete datasheet on [www.macom.com](http://www.macom.com/) for detailed specifications and handling precautions.
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