VRF148A
VRF148AMP
50V, 30W, 175MHz
RF POWER VERTICAL MOSFET
The VRF148A is a gold-metallized silicon n-channel RF power transistor
designed for broadband commercial and military applications requiring high
power and gain without compromising reliability, ruggedness, or inter-modulation
distortion.
FEATURES
• Improved Ruggedness V(BR)DSS = 170 V
• 30:1 Load VSWR Capability at Specified Operating Conditions
• 30W with 20dB Typical Gain @ 30MHz, 50V
• Nitride Passivated
• 30W with 16dB Typical Gain @ 175MHz, 50V
• Refractory Gold Metallization
• Excellent Stability & Low IMD
• High Voltage Replacement for MRF148A
• Common Source Configuration
• RoHS Compliant
• Available in Matched Pairs
Maximum Ratings
Symbol
VDSS
ID
All Ratings: TC =25°C unless otherwise specified
Parameter
Drain-Source Voltage
Unit
170
V
6
A
VGS
Gate-Source Voltage
±40
V
PD
Total Device dissipation @ TC = 25°C
115
W
TSTG
TJ
Continuous Drain Current @ TC = 25°C
VRF148A(MP)
Storage Temperature Range
-65 to 150
Operating Junction Temperature
°C
200
Static Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Min
V(BR)DSS
Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (VGS = 0V, ID = 1mA)
170
VDS(ON)
On State Drain Voltage (ID(ON) = 2.5A, VGS = 10V)
Typ
Max
3.0
5.0
Unit
V
IDSS
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (VDS = 100V, VGS = 0V)
0.1
mA
IGSS
Gate-Source Leakage Current (VDS = ±20V, VDS = 0V)
1.0
μA
gfs
Forward Transconductance (VDS = 10V, ID = 2.5A)
0.8
Gate Threshold Voltage (VDS = 10V, ID = 10mA)
2.9
3.6
4.4
V
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
1.52
°C/W
VGS(TH)
mhos
Symbol
RθJC
Characteristic
Junction to Case Thermal Resistance
CAUTION: These Devices are Sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge. Proper Handling Procedures Should Be Followed.
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Thermal Characteristics
Dynamic Characteristics
Symbol
VRF148A(MP)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
CISS
Input Capacitance
VGS = 0V
160
Coss
Output Capacitance
VDS = 50V
40
Crss
Reverse Transfer Capacitance
f = 1MHz
2.6
Max
Unit
pF
Functional Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
GPS
f1 = 30MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, Pout = 30W
18
GPS
f1 = 175MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, Pout = 30W
16
η
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, 30 WPEP
40
η
f1 = 30MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, 30 WCW
50
IMD(d3)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, Pout = 30WPEP 1
-35
IMD(d11)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, Pout = 30WPEP
-60
ψ
f1= 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz ,VDD = 50V, IDQ = 100mA, Pout = 300WPEP
30:1 VSWR - All Phase Angles
Max
Unit
dB
%
-28
dB
No Degradation in Output Power
Class A Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
GPS
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 1.0A, Pout = 10WPEP
20
IMD(d3)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 1.0A, Pout = 10WPEP
-50
IMD(d9-d13)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 1.0A, Pout = 10WPEP
-70
Max
dB
1. To MIL-STD-1311 Version A, test method 2204B, Two Tone, Reference Each Tone
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Typical Performance Curves
60
20
16
10V
40
ID, DRAIN CURRENT (A)
ID, DRAIN CURRENT (A)
50
9V
30
8V
7V
20
6V
10
5V
TJ= -55°C
14
TJ= 25°C
12
5
10
15
20
V
, DRAIN-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE (V)
DS(ON)
FIGURE 1, Output Characteristics
0
10
8
6
4
0
25
0
Ciss
Pdmax
ID, DRAIN CURRENT (V)
IDMax
Coss
C, CAPACITANCE (pF)
2
4
6
8
10
VGS, GATE-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 2, Transfer Characteristics
10
100
050-4943 Rev C 9-2010
TJ= 125°C
2
4V
0
250μs PULSE
TEST