VRF151
VRF151MP
50V, 150W, 175MHz
RF POWER VERTICAL MOSFET
The VRF151 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.
M174
FEATURES
• Improved Ruggedness V(BR)DSS = 170V
• 30:1 Load VSWR Capability at Specified Operating Conditions
• 150W with 22dB Typical Gain @ 30MHz, 50V
• Nitride Passivated
• 150W with 14dB Typical Gain @ 175MHz, 50V
• Refractory Gold Metallization
• Excellent Stability & Low IMD
• High Voltage Replacement for MRF151
• 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
VRF151(MP)
Unit
170
V
Continuous Drain Current @ TC = 25°C
16
A
VGS
Gate-Source Voltage
±40
V
PD
Total Device dissipation @ TC = 25°C
300
W
TSTG
TJ
Storage Temperature Range
-65 to 150
Operating Junction Temperature
°C
200
Static Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
V(BR)DSS
Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (VGS = 0V, ID = 100mA)
170
180
VDS(ON)
On State Drain Voltage (ID(ON) = 10A, VGS = 10V)
2.0
Max
3.0
Unit
V
IDSS
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (VDS = 100V, VGS = 0V)
IGSS
Gate-Source Leakage Current (VDS = ±20V, VDS = 0V)
gfs
Forward Transconductance (VDS = 10V, ID = 5A)
5.0
VGS(TH)
Gate Threshold Voltage (VDS = 10V, ID = 100mA)
2.9
3.6
4.4
V
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.60
°C/W
1
mA
1.0
μA
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
VRF151(MP)
Parameter
Test Conditions
CISS
Input Capacitance
Coss
Output Capacitance
Crss
Reverse Transfer Capacitance
Min
Typ
VGS = 0V
375
VDS = 150V
200
f = 1MHz
12
Max
Unit
pF
Functional Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
GPS
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
GPS
f = 175MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150W
ηD
f 1= 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
Min
Typ
18
22
Max
dB
14
50
IMD(d3)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
IMD(d11)
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
ψ
f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
30:1 VSWR - All Phase Angles
%
-30
1
Unit
dBc
-60
No Degradation in Output Power
Class A Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
GPS
IMD(d3)
IMD(d9-d13)
Min
Typ
f = 30MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
20
f = 30MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ(Max) = 3.75A, Pout = 150WPEP
-50
f = 30MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP
-75
Max
dB
1. To MIL-STD-1311 Version A, test method 2204B, Two Tone, Reference Each Tone
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Typical Performance Curves
25
30
14V
10V
250μs PULSE
TEST