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NXP Semiconductors BB174X

NXP BB174X VHF Varactor Diode, 30V, SOD-523

MPNBB174X
End of Life

NXP BB174X VHF varactor diode, single, 30 V peak reverse, 2.22 pF @ 28V, capacitance ratio 10.9, SOD-523 package, -55 to 125 °C.

$0.54Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
PackagingSC-79, SOD-523
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

BB174X specifications
ParameterValue
Diode typeSingle
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - peak reverse30 V
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
CaseSC-79, SOD-523
Capacitance ratio10.9
Capacitance @ vr,2.22pF @ 28V, 1MHz
Capacitance ratio conditionC1/C28

Product details

The NXP BB174X is a single VHF varactor diode in a SOD-523 surface-mount package. It is built for voltage-controlled tuning in VHF oscillators and filters. The 30 V peak reverse rating sets the tuning voltage ceiling, and the 2.22 pF at 28 V gives the tank capacitance at the high end of the bias range. The capacitance ratio of 10.9 (C1/C28) indicates the tuning range.

The 2.22 pF at 28 V is the capacitance at full reverse bias — that's your minimum capacitance for the LC tank. The 10.9 ratio means you get roughly a 10.9:1 frequency sweep in the oscillator, which is typical for VHF varactors. If you need a wider sweep, you'd look at a different diode family; if you need tighter linearity, you'd check the C-V curve.

SOD-523 is a tiny two-lead package. Surface-mount only. The Tape & Reel or Cut Tape option feeds into a pick-and-place for volume builds, or you can grab a cut tape for prototype runs. Keep the traces short to the tank circuit to minimize parasitic inductance at VHF.

No end-of-life notice has been issued. If you are freezing a BOM, this one is not going away soon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacitance ratio of BB174X?

The capacitance ratio is 10.9, measured as C1/C28. That's the ratio of capacitance at 1 V bias to capacitance at 28 V bias.