MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Features
GaN on SiC D-Mode Transistor Technology
Unmatched, Ideal for Pulsed Applications
50 V Typical Bias, Class AB
Common-Source Configuration
Thermally-Enhanced 3 x 6 mm 14-Lead DFN
MTTF = 600 years (TJ < 200°C)
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant
MSL-1
Description
The MAGX-000035-01500P is a GaN on SiC
unmatched power device offering the widest RF
frequency capability, most reliable high voltage
operation, lowest overall power transistor size, cost
and weight in a “TRUE SMT” plastic-packaging
technology.
Use of an internal stress buffer technology allows
reliable operation at junction temperatures up to
200°C. The small package size and excellent RF
performance make it an ideal replacement for costly
flanged or metal-backed module components.
Functional Schematic
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Ordering Information1,2
D
Part Number
Package
MAGX-000035-01500P
Bulk Packaging
MAGX-000035-0150TP
250 Piece Reel
MAGX-000035-PB1PPR
Sample Board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. When ordering sample evaluation boards, choose a standard
frequency range indicated on page 4 or specify a desired custom range. Custom requests may increase lead times.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union
Directive 2002/95/EC.
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Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
No Connection
8
No Connection
2
No Connection
9
No Connection
3
VGG/RFIN
10
No Connection
4
VGG/RFIN
11
VDD/RFOUT
5
VGG/RFIN
12
No Connection
6
No Connection
13
No Connection
7
No Connection
14
No Connection
15
Paddle4
3. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to
ground.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Typical Performance5: VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA, TA = 25°C
Parameter
30 MHz
1 GHz
2.5 GHz
3.5 GHz
Units
Gain
25
23
17
14
dB
Saturated Power (PSAT)
18
16.5
15
14
W
Power Gain at PSAT
22
18
14
11
dB
PAE @ PSAT
75
68
60
55
%
5. Typical RF performance measured in M/A-COM Technology Solutions RF evaluation boards. See recommended tuning solutions on
page 4.
Electrical Specifications: Freq. = 1.6 GHz, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
CW Output Power (P2.5 dB)
VDD = 36 V, IDQ = 35 mA
POUT
-
7
-
W
Pulsed Output Power (P2.5 dB)
1 ms and 10% Duty Cycle
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
POUT
12.5
17
-
W
Pulsed Power Gain (P2.5 dB)
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
GP
17
19.5
-
dB
Pulsed Drain Efficiency (P2.5 dB)
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
ηD
55
65
-
%
Load Mismatch Stability (P2.5 dB)
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
VSWR-S
-
5:1
-
-
Load Mismatch Tolerance (P2.5 dB)
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
VSWR-T
-
10:1
-
-
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Drain-Source Leakage Current
VGS = -8 V, VDS = 175 V
IDS
-
-
1.0
mA
Gate Threshold Voltage
VDS = 5 V, ID = 2 mA
VGS (th)
-5
-3
-2
V
Forward Transconductance
VDS = 5 V, ID = 500 mA
GM
0.35
-
-
S
Input Capacitance
VDS = 0 V, VGS = -8 V, F = 1 MHz
CISS
-
4.2
-
pF
Output Capacitance
VDS = 50 V, VGS = -8 V, F = 1 MHz
COSS
-
1.8
-
pF
Reverse Transfer Capacitance
VDS = 50 V, VGS = -8 V, F = 1 MHz
CRSS
-
0.2
-
pF
RF FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Electrical Characteristics: TA = 25°C
Parameter
DC CHARACTERISTICS
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7,8,9,10
Parameter
Absolute Max.
Input Power
POUT - GP + 2.5 dBm
Drain Supply Voltage, VDD
+65 V
Gate Supply Voltage, VGG
-8 V to 0 V
Supply Current, IDD
800 mA
Power Dissipation, CW @ 85ºC
13 W
Power Dissipation (PAVG), Pulsed @ 85°C
17 W
Junction Temperature11
200°C
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +95°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits.
For saturated performance it is recommended that the sum of (3 * VDD + abs (VGG)) < 175 V.
CW operation at VDD voltages above 36 V is not recommended.
Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 200°C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. Junction temperature
directly affects device MTTF and should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime.
11. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN))
Typical CW thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 15.7°C/W
a) For TC = 83°C,
TJ = 200°C @ 36 V, 398 mA, POUT = 7.2 W, PIN = 0.22 W
Typical transient thermal resistances:
b) 300 µs pulse, 10% duty cycle, ӨJC = 5.33°C/W
For TC = 83°C,
TJ = 170°C @ 50 V, 603 mA, POUT = 14.3 W, PIN = 0.41 W
c) 1 ms pulse, 10% duty cycle, ӨJC = 5.85°C/W
For TC = 83°C,
TJ = 172°C @ 50 V, 576 mA, POUT = 14.0 W, PIN = 0.41 W
d) 1 ms pulse, 20% duty cycle, ӨJC = 6.81°C/W
For TC = 83°C,
TJ = 186°C @ 50 V, 570 mA, POUT = 13.8 W, PIN = 0.41 W
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Evaluation Board Details and Recommended Tuning Solutions
Parts measured on evaluation board (8-mils thick
RO4003C). Electrical and thermal ground is
provided using copper-filled via hole array (not
pictured), and evaluation board is mounted to a
metal plate.
GND
GND
GND
Matching is provided using lumped elements as
shown at left. Recommended tuning solutions for 3
frequency ranges are detailed in the parts list
below.
Bias Sequencing
Turning the device ON
1. Set VG to the pinch-off (VP), typically -5 V.
2. Turn on VD to nominal voltage (50 V).
3. Increase VGS until the IDS current is reached.
4. Apply RF power to desired level.
GND
GND
GND
Turning the device OFF
1. Turn the RF power off.
2. Decrease VG down to VP.
3. Decrease VD down to 0 V.
4. Turn off VG.
Parts List (N/A = not applicable for this tuning solution)
Part
4
Frequency = 1.6 GHz
Frequency = 2.2 - 2.5 GHz
Frequency = 2.6 - 3.6 GHz
C1
0402 27 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
0402 18 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
0402 18 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
C2
0603, 5.6 pF, ±0.1 pF, 250 V, ATC
0402, 2.2 pF, ±0.1pF, 200 V, ATC
0402, 1.2 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
C3
0603, 18 pF, ±10%, 250 V, ATC
N/A
N/A
0805, 1000 pF, 100 V, 5%, AVX
C4
0805, 1000 pF, 100 V, 5%, AVX
0805, 1000 pF, 100 V, 5%, AVX
C5
0505, 2.2 pF, ±5%, 250 V, ATC (Vertical)
0603, 0.8 pF, ±0.1 pF, 250 V, ATC
N/A
C6
N/A
0603, 1.5 pF, ±0.1 pF, 250 V, ATC
0402, 1.0 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
C7
0505, 36 pF, ±5%, 250 V, ATC (Vertical)
0402 18 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
0402 18 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
C8
0505, 18 pF, ±5%, 250 V, ATC
0402 10 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
N/A
C9
0805, 1000 pF, 100 V, 5%, AVX
0805, 1000 pF, 100 V, 5%, AVX
0805, 1000pF, 100V, 5%, AVX
C10
1210, 1 µF, 100 V, 20%, ATC
1210, 1 µF, 100 V, 20%, ATC
1210, 1 µF, 100 V, 20%, ATC
C11
N/A
0402, 3.9 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
0402, 2.0 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
C12
N/A
0402, 3.9 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
0402, 2.0 pF, ±0.1 pF, 200 V, ATC
C13
N/A
N/A
0402 10 pF, ±5%, 200 V, ATC
R1
12 Ω, 0603, 5%
200 Ω, 0603, 5%
100 Ω, 0603, 5%
R2
1.2 Ω, 0603, 5%
1.0 Ω, 0603, 5%
1.0 Ω, 0603, 5%
R3
1.2 Ω, 0603, 5%
9.1 Ω, 0603, 5%
9.1 Ω, 0603, 5%
L1
0603 HP, 5.1 nH, 5%
0402, 0.8 nH,10%
Shorting tab
L2
0603 HP, 24 nH, 5%
0603, 1.8 nH, 10%
Shorting tab
L3
N/A
N/A
0603, 10nH, 10%
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Lead-Free 3x6 mm 14-Lead DFN†
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is Ni/Pd/Au.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Nitride Devices and Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
Class 1B devices.
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Applications Section
S-Parameter Data: TA = 25°C, VDD = +50 V, IDQ = 35 mA
MAGX00035_01500P_50
2.
0
6
0.
0.8
1.0
Swp Max
6GHz
0.
4
0
3.
0
S(1,1)
4.
MAGX00035_015000P_505.0
1.304 GHz
r 0.421823
x -1.10236
10.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.8
2.699 GHz
r 0.156665
x -0.525263
2
-0.
-3
.0
Swp Min
0.03GHz
-1.0
-0.8
.0
-2
.4
-0
-0
.6
1.296 GHz
r 0.0528072
x -0.265641
0.6
0.4
0
3.703 GHz
r 0.105546
x -0.304886
-4
.0
-5.
0
0.2
0.2
2.699 GHz
r 0.0493891
x 0.031524
S(2,2)
0.0
MAGX00035_015000P_50 1
-10.0
3.698 GHz
r 0.0486879
x 0.177179
Spar Graph 2
40
DB(|S(2,1)|)
MAGX00035_015000P_50
DB(GMax())
MAGX00035_015000P_50
30
DB(MSG())
MAGX00035_015000P_50
20
10
0
-10
0.03
2.03
4.03
6
Frequency (GHz)
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Applications Section
Thermal Performance: Freq. = 1.6 GHz, TC = 85°C, VDD = +50 V, IDQ = 25 mA, Z0 = 50 Ω
Power (Output & Dissipated) vs. Transient Junction Temperature, Pulse Duration and Duty Cycle
18
220
Max. Transient Junction Temp.
17
200
16
180
15
160
14
140
13
120
Power Dissipation
1.6 GHz Power Output
12
100
Pulse Width (µs), Duty Cycle (%)
Pulse Width,
Duty Cycle
100 µs,
10%
100 µs,
20%
300 µs,
10%
300 µs,
20%
500 µs,
10%
500 µs,
20%
1000 µs,
10%
1000 µs,
20%
8000 µs,
9.2%
Power Dissipation (W)
15.6
15.1
16.3
15.9
15.2
15.1
15.2
15.1
16.5
1.6 GHz POUT (W)
14.5
14.4
14.3
14
14.4
13.9
14
13.8
13.3
Max. Transient
Junction Temp. (°C)
131.9
148.3
169.6
185.9
165.1
180.2
172
185.9
182
Junction temperature measured using High-Speed Transient (HST) temperature detection microscopy.
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Applications Section
Typical Performance Curves (reference 1.6 GHz parts list):
1.6 GHz, 1 ms Pulse, 10% Duty Cycle, VDD= +50 V, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Output Power vs. Input Power
Gain vs. Input Power
26
20
Idq = 80 mA
Idq = 35 mA
24
16
22
12
20
8
18
4
16
10
15
20
25
Input Power (dBm)
0
Idq = 80 mA
Idq = 35 mA
10
15
20
Input Power (dBm)
PAE vs. Input Power
70
60
50
40
Idq = 80 mA
Idq = 35 mA
30
20
10
15
20
25
Input Power (dBm)
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Applications Section
Pulsed OIP3 data
Pulse width 8.28 ms, Duty cycle 9%
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 70 mA, Freq = 1.62 GHz, 1 MHz spacing on tones
PIN
POUT per tone
OIP3
(dBm)
(dBm)
(dBm)
8
31.1
46
9
32.0
47
10
32.9
50
11
33.7
50
12
34.5
47
Typical Performance Curves (reference 2.2 - 2.5 GHz parts list):
2.2 - 2.5 GHz, CW, VDD = 28 V, IDQ = 35 mA, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Output Power vs. Input Power
Gain vs. Input Power
16
40
38
14
36
12
10
34
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.5 GHz
32
30
8
15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27
Input Power (dBm)
28
28
15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27
Input Power (dBm)
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
Applications Section
Typical Performance Curves (reference 2.6 - 3.6 GHz parts list):
2.6 - 3.6 GHz, 3 ms Pulse, 10% Duty Cycle, VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 35 mA, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Gain vs. Frequency
PSAT vs. Frequency
18
24
16
22
14
20
12
18
10
16
8
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
14
2.6
2.8
Frequency (GHz)
18
70
16
65
14
60
12
55
10
50
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.4
3.6
PAE vs. Frequency
Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency
8
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
3.2
Frequency (GHz)
3.4
3.6
45
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
Frequency (GHz)
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MAGX-000035-01500P
GaN Wideband 15 W Pulsed Transistor in Plastic Package
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
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