DATA SHEET
NPN SILICON GERMANIUM RF TRANSISTOR
NESG2031M16
NPN SiGe RF TRANSISTOR FOR LOW NOISE, HIGH-GAIN AMPLIFICATION 6-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD (M16, 1208 PKG)
FEATURES
• The device is an ideal choice for low noise, high-gain amplification NF = 0.8 dB TYP., Ga = 17.0 dB TYP. @ VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 2 GHz NF = 1.3 dB TYP., Ga = 10.0 dB TYP. @ VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 5.2 GHz • Maximum stable power gain: MSG = 21.5 dB TYP. @ VCE = 3 V, IC = 20 mA, f = 2 GHz • High breakdown voltage technology for SiGe Tr. adopted: VCEO (absolute maximum ratings) = 5.0 V • 6-pin lead-less minimold (M16, 1208 PKG)
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number NESG2031M16 Order Number NESG2031M16-A Package 6-pin lead-less minimold (M16, 1208 PKG) NESG2031M16-T3 NESG2031M16-T3-A (Pb-Free) Quantity 50 pcs (Non reel) 10 kpcs/reel Supplying Form • 8 mm wide embossed taping • Pin 1 (Collector), Pin 6 (Emitter) face the perforation side of the tape
Remark To order evaluation samples, please contact your nearby sales office. Unit sample quantity is 50 pcs.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25°C)
Parameter Collector to Base Voltage Collector to Emitter Voltage Emitter to Base Voltage Collector Current Total Power Dissipation Junction Temperature Storage Temperature
2
Symbol VCBO VCEO VEBO IC Ptot
Note
Ratings 13.0 5.0 1.5 35 175 150 −65 to +150
Unit V V V mA mW °C °C
Tj Tstg
Note Mounted on 1.08 cm × 1.0 mm (t) glass epoxy PCB
Caution Observe precautions when handling because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
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Document No. PU10394EJ03V0DS (3rd edition) Date Published September 2009 NS Printed in Japan
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2003, 2009
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NESG2031M16
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C)
Parameter DC Characteristics Collector Cut-off Current Emitter Cut-off Current DC Current Gain RF Characteristics Gain Bandwidth Product Insertion Power Gain Noise Figure (1) Noise Figure (2) Associated Gain (1) Associated Gain (2) Reverse Transfer Capacitance Maximum Stable Power Gain Gain 1 dB Compression Output Power fT ⏐S21e⏐ NF NF Ga Ga Cre
Note 2 2
Symbol
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
ICBO IEBO hFE
Note 1
VCB = 5 V, IE = 0 mA VEB = 1 V, IC = 0 mA VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA
− − 130
− − 190
100 100 260
nA nA −
VCE = 3 V, IC = 20 mA, f = 2 GHz VCE = 3 V, IC = 20 mA, f = 2 GHz VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 5.2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt VCE = 2 V, IC = 5 mA, f = 5.2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt VCB = 2 V, IE = 0 mA, f = 1 MHz VCE = 3 V, IC = 20 mA, f = 2 GHz VCE = 3 V, IC (set) = 20 mA (RF OFF), f = 2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt
20 16.0 − − 15.0 − − 19.0 − −
25 18.0 0.8 1.3 17.0 10.0 0.15 21.5 13
− − 1.1 − − − 0.25 − − −
GHz dB dB dB dB dB pF dB dBm
MSG
Note 3
PO (1 dB)
Output 3rd Order Intercept Point
OIP3
VCE = 3 V, IC (set) = 20 mA (RF OFF), f = 2 GHz, ZS = ZSopt, ZL = ZLopt
23
dBm
Notes 1. Pulse measurement: PW ≤ 350 μs, Duty Cycle ≤ 2% 2. Collector to base capacitance when the emitter grounded 3. MSG = S21 S12
hFE CLASSIFICATION
Rank Marking hFE Value FB/YFB zF 130 to 260
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified)
TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Total Power Dissipation Ptot (mW)
REVERSE TRANSFER CAPACITANCE vs. COLLECTOR TO BASE VOLTAGE
Reverse Transfer Capacitance Cre (pF)
300 250 200
175
Mounted on Glass Epoxy PCB (1.08 cm2 × 1.0 mm (t) )
0.3 f = 1 MHz
0.2
150 100 50
0.1
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
0
2
4
6
8
10
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)
Collector to Base Voltage VCB (V)
COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. BASE TO EMITTER VOLTAGE
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 VCE = 1 V
Collector Current IC (mA)
COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. BASE TO EMITTER VOLTAGE
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 VCE = 2 V
Collector Current IC (mA)
0.001
0.001
0.0001 0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
0.0001 0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
Base to Emitter Voltage VBE (V)
Base to Emitter Voltage VBE (V)
COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. BASE TO EMITTER VOLTAGE
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 VCE = 3 V
Collector Current IC (mA)
COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE
35 30 25 20 15 10 5 IB = 20 μ A 200 μ A 180 μ A 160 μ A 140 μ A 120 μ A 100 μ A 80 μ A 60 μ A 40 μ A
Collector Current IC (mA)
0.001
0.0001 0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Base to Emitter Voltage VBE (V)
Collector to Emitter Voltage VCE (V)
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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DC CURRENT GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
1 000 VCE = 1 V 1 000 VCE = 2 V
DC CURRENT GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
DC Current Gain hFE
100
DC Current Gain hFE
100
10 0.1
1
10
100
10 0.1
1
10
100
Collector Current IC (mA)
Collector Current IC (mA)
DC CURRENT GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
1 000 VCE = 3 V
DC Current Gain hFE
100
10 0.1
1
10
100
Collector Current IC (mA)
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30
Gain Bandwidth Product fT (GHz)
GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30
Gain Bandwidth Product fT (GHz)
VCE = 1 V, f = 2 GHz 25 20 15 10 5 0 1
VCE = 2 V, f = 2 GHz 25 20 15 10 5 0 1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. FREQUENCY
35 30 25 20 15 |S21e|2 10 5 0 0.1 1 10 100 MSG MAG VCE = 1 V, IC = 10 mA
30
Gain Bandwidth Product fT (GHz)
25 20 15 10 5 0 1
VCE = 3 V, f = 2 GHz
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
Frequency f (GHz)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. FREQUENCY
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. FREQUENCY
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
40 35 30 25 20 MAG 15 10 5 0 0.1 1 10 |S21e|
2
VCE = 2 V, IC = 10 mA
40 35 30 MSG 25 20 15 10 5 0 0.1 1 10 MAG |S21e|
2
VCE = 3 V, IC = 10 mA
MSG
MAG
MAG
MSG
MSG
100
100
Frequency f (GHz)
Frequency f (GHz)
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB) Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 1 V, f = 2 GHz MSG MAG
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 1 V, f = 1 GHz MSG MAG
|S21e|2
|S21e|2
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 |S21e|
2
30 25 20 MSG 15 10 5 0 |S21e|2 MAG VCE = 1 V, f = 5 GHz
VCE = 1 V, f = 3 GHz MSG MAG
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 |S21e|2 VCE = 2 V, f = 2 GHz MSG MAG
30
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
25 20 15 10 5 0
VCE = 2 V, f = 1 GHz
MSG |S21e|2
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 2 V, f = 3 GHz MSG MAG
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 2 V, f = 5 GHz
MSG
MAG
|S21e|2
|S21e|2
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 |S21e|2 VCE = 3 V, f = 2 GHz MSG MAG
30
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
25 20 15 10 5 0
VCE = 3 V, f = 1 GHz
MSG
|S21e|
2
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
INSERTION POWER GAIN, MAG, MSG vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
Insertion Power Gain |S21e|2 (dB) Maximum Available Power Gain MAG (dB) Maximum Stable Power Gain MSG (dB)
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 3 V, f = 3 GHz MSG MAG
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 VCE = 3 V, f = 5 GHz
MSG
MAG
|S21e|2
|S21e|2
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
100
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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OUTPUT POWER, COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. INPUT POWER
20 VCE = 3 V, f = 1 GHz, Icq = 20 mA 50 20 VCE = 3 V, f = 2 GHz, Icq = 20 mA
OUTPUT POWER, COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. INPUT POWER
50
Collector Current IC (mA)
15
10
Pout IC
30
10
Pout IC
30
5
20
5
20
0
10
0 –5 –25
10
–5 –30
–25
–20
–15
–10
0 –5
–20
–15
–10
–5
0 0
Input Power Pin (dBm)
Input Power Pin (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER, COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. INPUT POWER
20 VCE = 3 V, f = 3 GHz, Icq = 20 mA 50 20
OUTPUT POWER, COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. INPUT POWER
50 VCE = 3 V, f = 5.2 GHz, Icq = 20 mA
Collector Current IC (mA)
Output Power Pout (dBm)
15 Pout IC
Output Power Pout (dBm)
40
15 Pout IC
10
30
10
30
5
20
5
20
0 –5 –20
10
0 –5 –15
10
–15
–10
–5
0
0 5
–10
–5
0
5
0 10
Input Power Pin (dBm)
Input Power Pin (dBm)
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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Collector Current IC (mA)
40
Collector Current IC (mA)
Output Power Pout (dBm)
Output Power Pout (dBm)
15
40
40
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NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
5 30 5 Ga
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Ga 3 20
3
20
2
15
2
15
1 NF 0 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA) VCE = 1 V, f = 1 GHz
10
1 NF VCE = 2 V, f = 1 GHz
10
5 100
0
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
5 100
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
5 4
Noise Figure NF (dB)
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30 5 30
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
3 Ga 2
20
3 Ga 2
20
15
15
1 NF 0 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA) VCE = 1 V, f = 2 GHz
10 5 100
1 NF 0 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA) VCE = 2 V, f = 2 GHz
10
5 100
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
5 25 5
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
25
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
3 Ga 2 NF VCE = 1 V, f = 5.2 GHz 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA)
15
3 Ga 2 NF VCE = 2 V, f = 5.2 GHz 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA)
15
10
10
1
5
1
5
0
0 100
0
0 100
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
4
20
4
20
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
25
4
25
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
4
Noise Figure NF (dB)
25
4
Noise Figure NF (dB)
25
9
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NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
5 30 5
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
30
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Ga 3 20
3 Ga 2
20
2
15
15
1 NF 0 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA) VCE = 3 V, f = 1 GHz
10
1 NF VCE = 3 V, f = 2 GHz
10
5 100
0
1
10 Collector Current IC (mA)
5 100
NOISE FIGURE, ASSOCIATED GAIN vs. COLLECTOR CURRENT
5 25
3 Ga 2 NF VCE = 3 V, f = 5.2 GHz 1 10 Collector Current IC (mA)
15
10
1
5
0
0 100
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
S-PARAMETERS
S-parameters and noise parameters are provided on our Web site in a format (S2P) that enables the direct import of the parameters to microwave circuit simulators without the need for keyboard inputs. Click here to download S-parameters. [RF and Microwave] → [Device Parameters] URL http://www.necel.com/microwave/en/
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Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
4
20
Associated Gain Ga (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
Noise Figure NF (dB)
4
25
4
25
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 6-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD (M16, 1208 PKG) (UNIT: mm)
1.0±0.05 0.8+0.07 –0.05
0.4
1.2+0.07 –0.05
2
0.8
0.4
3
0.5±0.05
4
5
PIN CONNECTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Collector Emitter Emitter Base Emitter Emitter
Caution All four Emitter-pins should be connected to PWB in order to obtain better Electrical performance and heat sinking.
0.125+0.1 –0.05
0.15±0.05
1
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zF
11
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