PIN diode rated at 60V — what it means for RF switching and attenuation
The HVM187STR-E is a PIN diode rated at 60V, designed for RF switching and attenuator applications where low distortion and fast switching are required. The 60V breakdown voltage gives headroom for moderate-power RF signals without forward-biasing the diode into saturation, keeping insertion loss low and isolation high in shunt or series configurations. This part is commonly used in antenna switch modules, tunable filters, and gain-control stages in base stations, test equipment, and RF front-ends.
Active lifecycle — no LTB risk for production BOMs
For a BOM line, this removes the urgency to qualify a second source or stockpile ahead of a discontinuation. ROHS3 compliance is confirmed, so the part meets the latest EU restriction directives without requiring a waiver or exemption review.