ARF475FL
500 V, 900 W, 128 MHz RF Power MOSFET
Product Overview
The ARF475FL is a matched pair of RF power transistors in a common source configuration in a T3A package. It
is designed for high-voltage push-pull or parallel operation in narrow band ISM and MRI power amplifiers up to 128
MHz.
Features
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Specified 500 V, 128 MHz characteristics:
– Output power = 900 W peak
– Gain = 15 dB (Class AB)
– Efficiency = 50% minimum
High-performance push-pull RF package
High-voltage breakdown and large SOA for superior ruggedness
Low thermal resistance
RoHS compliant
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Device Specifications
1.
Device Specifications
This section shows the specifications of the ARF475FL device.
1.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
The following table shows the absolute maximum ratings of the ARF475FL device. TC = 25 °C unless otherwise
specified.
Table 1-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
1.2
Symbol
Parameter
Ratings
Unit
VDSS
Drain-source voltage
500
V
VDGO
Drain-gate voltage
500
ID
Continuous drain current
10
A
VGS
Gate-source voltage
±30
V
PD
Total power dissipation (per side)
910
W
TJ, TSTG
Operating and storage junction temperature range
–55 to 175
°C
TL
Lead temperature: 0.063" from case for 10 seconds
300
Electrical Performance
The following table shows the static characteristics of the ARF475FL device. TC = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Table 1-2. Static Characteristics
Symbol
Characteristic
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
V(BR)DSS
Drain-source breakdown voltage
VGS = 0 V, ID = 250 µA
500
VDS(ON)
On-state drain voltage1
ID(ON) = 5 A, VGS = 10 V
IDSS
Zero-gate voltage drain current
VDS = VDSS, VGS = 0 V
100
VDS = 50 V, VGS = 0 V, TC =
125 °C
500
±100
Gate-source leakage current
VGS = ±30 V, VDS = 0 V
gfs
Forward transconductance
VDS = 15 V, ID = 5 A
4.2
gfs1/gfs2
Forward transconductance match VDS = 15 V, ID = 5 A
ratio
0.9
VGS(th)
Gate-source threshold voltage
VDS = VGS, ID = 200 mA
2
DVGS(th)
Gate threshold voltage match
VDS = VGS, ID = 200 mA
Unit
V
2.9
IGSS
Max
4
5.1
3.3
µA
nA
S
1.1
S
4
V
0.2
V
Note:
1. Pulse test: Pulse width < 380 μs, Duty Cycle < 2%.
The following table shows the thermal characteristics of the ARF475FL device.
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Table 1-3. Thermal Characteristics (per side)
Symbol
Characteristic
RθJC
RθJHS
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Junction-to-case thermal resistance
0.15
0.165
°C/W
Junction-to-sink thermal resistance (Use
high-efficiency thermal grease and
planar heat sink surface.)
0.30
0.33
The following table shows the dynamic characteristics of the ARF475FL device. TC = 25 °C unless otherwise
specified.
Table 1-4. Dynamic Characteristics (per Section)
Symbol
Characteristic
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Ciss
Input capacitance
VGS = 0 V, VDS = 50 V, f = 1 MHz
740
830
pF
Coss
Output capacitance
125
130
Crss
Reverse transfer
capacitance
7
9
td(on)
Turn-on delay time
5.1
10
tr
Rise time
4.1
8
td(off)
Turn-off delay time
12
18
tf
Fall time
4.0
7
VGS = 15 V, VDD = 250 V, ID =
ID[Cont.] at 25 °C, Rg = 1.6 Ω
ns
The following table shows the functional characteristics of the ARF475FL device. TC = 25 °C unless otherwise
specified.
Table 1-5. Functional Characteristics (Push-Pull Configuration)
Parameter
Characteristic
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
GPS
Common source
amplifier power gain
14
16
dB
η
Drain efficiency
f = 128 MHz, VDD = 150 V, IDQ =
15 mA, Pout = 900 W, PW = 3 ms,
10% duty cycle
50
55
%
Ψ
Electrical
ruggedness VSWR
5:1
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Unit
No degradation in output power
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1.3
Typical Performance Curves
This section shows the typical performance curves of the ARF475FL device per transistor section unless otherwise
specified.
Figure 1-1. Output Characteristics
Figure 1-2. Capacitance vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage
Figure 1-3. Transfer Characteristics
Figure 1-4. Threshold Voltage vs. Temperature
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Figure 1-5. Maximum Effective Transient Thermal Impedance Junction-to-Case vs. Pulse Duration
Figure 1-6. Transient Thermal Impedance Model
Figure 1-7. Maximum Safe Operating Area
The following table shows the typical Class AB large signal input-output impedance for the ARF475FL device.
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Table 1-6. Typical Class AB Large Signal Input–Output Impedance
Frequency (MHz)
Zin (Ω) Gate-to-Gate
Zout (Ω) Drain-to-Drain
30
5.2 – j 10
41 – j 20
60
1.37 – j 5.2
26 – j 25
90
0.53 – j 2.6
16 – j 23
120
0.25 – j 1.0
10 – j 20
150
0.25 + j 0.2
6.7 – j 17
Notes:
• Zin — Gate shunted with 25 Ω
• IDQ = 15 mA each side
• Zout — Conjugate of optimum load for 600 W peak output at Vdd = 150 V, 25% duty cycle and PW = 5 ms
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Test Circuits
2.
Test Circuits
The following figure shows the test circuits of the ARF475FL device.
Figure 2-1. 128 MHz Test Circuit
The following image shows the peak output power versus Vdd and duty cycle.
Figure 2-2. Peak Output Power vs. Vdd and Duty Cycle
Note: The value of L1 must be adjusted as the supply voltage is changed to maintain resonance in the output
circuit. At 128 MHz its value changes from approximately 40 nH at 100 V, to 30 nH at 150 V.
With the 50 Ω drain-to-drain load, the duty cycle above 100 V must be reduced to ensure power dissipation is within
the limits of the device. Maximum pulse length should be 100 ms or less.
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Package Specification
3.
Package Specification
This section shows the package specification of the ARF475FL device.
3.1
Package Outline Drawing
The following figure illustrates the package outline of the ARF475FL device.
Figure 3-1. T3A Package Outline
Note: Hazardous Material Warning!
The white ceramic portion of the device between leads and mounting flange is beryllium oxide. Beryllium oxide dust
is highly toxic when inhaled. Care must be take during handling and mounting to avoid damage to this area. These
devices must never be thrown away with general industrial or domestic waste.
Note: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Proper handling procedures should be followed.
Thermal Considerations and Package Mounting
The rated power dissipation is only available when the package mounting surface is at 25 °C and the junction
temperature is 175 °C. The thermal resistance between junctions and case mounting surface is 0.16 °C/W. When
installed, an additional thermal impedance of 0.15 °C/W between the package base and the mounting surface is
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typical. Ensure that the mounting surface is smooth and flat. Thermal joint compound must be used to reduce the
effects of small surface irregularities. Use the minimum amount necessary to coat the surface. The heat sink should
incorporate a copper heat spreader to obtain best results.
The package design clamps the ceramic base to the heat sink. A clamped joint maintains the required mounting
pressure while allowing for thermal expansion of both the base and the heat sink. Four 4-40 (M3) screws provide the
required mounting force. T = 2.5 - 3.5 in-lb (0.28 - 0.40 N-m).
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Revision History
4.
Revision History
Table 4-1. Revision History
Revision
Date
A
02/2022
Description
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Initial releases (Microsemi Revisions
A through E)
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Document migrated from
Microsemi template to
Microchip template; Assigned
Microchip literature number
DS-00004435A,which replaces
the previous Microsemi
literature number 050-4929.
Changed gfs minimum value
from 3 to 4.2 and typical from
3.6 to 5.1 (changed unit from
MHOS to S).
Previous releases.
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