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HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor
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Product data sheet
1. Product profile
1.1 General description
A 300 W LDMOS RF power transistor for broadcast applications and industrial, scientific
and medical applications in the HF to 500 MHz band.
Table 1.
Production test information
D
Mode of operation
f
VDS
PL
Gp
(MHz)
(V)
(W)
(dB)
(%)
CW
225
50
300
27.2
70
CAUTION
This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Therefore care should be taken
during transport and handling.
1.2 Features and benefits
Typical CW performance at frequency of 225 MHz, a supply voltage of 50 V and an
IDq of 900 mA:
Average output power = 300 W
Power gain = 27.2 dB
Efficiency = 70 %
Easy power control
Integrated ESD protection
Excellent ruggedness
High efficiency
Excellent thermal stability
Designed for broadband operation (HF and VHF band)
Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC, regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)
1.3 Applications
Industrial, scientific and medical applications
Broadcast transmitter applications
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2. Pinning information
Table 2.
Pin
Pinning
Description
Simplified outline
Graphic symbol
BLF573 (SOT502A)
1
drain
2
gate
3
source
1
1
3
[1]
2
2
3
sym112
BLF573S (SOT502B)
1
drain
2
gate
3
source
1
1
3
[1]
2
2
3
sym112
[1]
Connected to flange.
3. Ordering information
Table 3.
Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description
Version
BLF573
-
flanged LDMOST ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 2 leads SOT502A
BLF573S
-
earless flanged LDMOST ceramic package, 2 leads
SOT502B
4. Limiting values
Table 4.
Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VDS
drain-source voltage
-
110
V
VGS
gate-source voltage
0.5
+11
V
ID
drain current
-
42
A
Tstg
storage temperature
65
+150
C
Tj
junction temperature
-
225
C
5. Thermal characteristics
Table 5.
Symbol
Rth(j-c)
[1]
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Thermal characteristics
Parameter
Conditions
thermal resistance from
junction to case
Tcase = 80 C; PL = 300 W
[1]
Typ
Unit
0.21
K/W
Rth(j-c) is measured under RF conditions.
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6. Characteristics
Table 6.
DC characteristics
Tj = 25 C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter
Conditions
V(BR)DSS drain-source breakdown voltage VGS = 0 V; ID = 3.75 mA
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
110
-
-
V
VGS(th)
gate-source threshold voltage
VDS = 10 V; ID = 375 mA
1.25
1.7
2.25
V
VGSq
gate-source quiescent voltage
VDS = 50 V; ID = 900 mA
1.45
1.95
2.45
V
IDSS
drain leakage current
VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V
-
-
4.2
A
IDSX
drain cut-off current
VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V;
VDS = 10 V
44
56
-
A
IGSS
gate leakage current
VGS = 11 V; VDS = 0 V
-
-
420
nA
gfs
forward transconductance
VDS = 10 V; ID = 18.75 A
-
20
-
S
RDS(on)
drain-source on-state resistance VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V;
ID = 12.49 A
-
0.09
-
Crs
feedback capacitance
VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V;
f = 1 MHz
-
2.3
-
pF
Ciss
input capacitance
VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V;
f = 1 MHz
-
300
-
pF
Coss
output capacitance
VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V;
f = 1 MHz
-
103
-
pF
Table 7.
RF characteristics
Mode of operation: CW; f = 225 MHz; RF performance at VDS = 50 V; IDq = 900 mA; Tcase = 25 C;
unless otherwise specified; in a class-AB production test circuit.
Symbol Parameter
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Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Gp
power gain
PL = 300 W
26
27.2
28.4
dB
RLin
input return loss
PL = 300 W
10
13
-
dB
D
drain efficiency
PL = 300 W
67
70
-
%
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Coss
(pF)
600
400
200
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
VDS (V)
VGS = 0 V; f = 1 MHz.
Fig 1.
Output capacitance as a function of drain-source voltage; capacitance value
without internal matching
6.1 Ruggedness in class-AB operation
The BLF573 and BLF573S are capable of withstanding a load mismatch corresponding to
VSWR = 13 : 1 through all phases under the following conditions: VDS = 50 V;
IDq = 900 mA; PL = 300 W; f = 225 MHz.
7. Application information
7.1 Impedance information
Table 8.
Typical impedance
Measured ZS and ZL test circuit impedances.
f
ZS
ZL
MHz
225
0.7 + j2.0
1.95 + j2.0
drain
ZL
gate
ZS
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7.2 Reliability
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105
Years
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(9) (10) (11)
(6)
104
103
102
10
1
0
4
8
12
16
20
Idc (A)
TTF (0.1 % failure fraction).
(1) Tj = 100 C
(2) Tj = 110 C
(3) Tj = 120 C
(4) Tj = 130 C
(5) Tj = 140 C
(6) Tj = 150 C
(7) Tj = 160 C
(8) Tj = 170 C
(9) Tj = 180 C
(10) Tj = 190 C
(11) Tj = 200 C
Fig 3.
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8. Test information
8.1 RF Performance
The following figures are measured in a class-AB production test circuit.
8.1.1 1-Tone CW
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ηD
(%)
Gp
(dB)
28
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30
80
(7)
(6)
(5)
Gp
(dB)
60
28
40
26
20
24
Gp
ηD
26
24
22
0
100
200
0
400
300
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
22
0
100
200
PL (W)
300
400
PL (W)
VDS = 50 V; IDq = 900 mA; f = 225 MHz.
VDS = 50 V; f = 225 MHz.
(1) IDq = 500 mA
(2) IDq = 700 mA
(3) IDq = 900 mA
(4) IDq = 1100 mA
(5) IDq = 1300 mA
(6) IDq = 1500 mA
(7) IDq = 1700 mA
Fig 4.
Power gain and drain efficiency as functions
of load power; typical values
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Fig 5.
Power gain as function of load power; typical
values
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60
PL
(dBm)
Ideal PL
58
(2)
56
(1)
PL
54
52
50
24
26
28
30
32
34
Pi (dBm)
VDS = 50 V; IDq = 900 mA; f = 225 MHz.
(1) PL(1dB) = 55.2 dBm (330 W)
(2) PL(3dB) = 55.8 dBm (380 W)
Fig 6.
Load power as function of input power; typical values
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8.1.2 2-Tone CW
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30
ηD
(%)
Gp
(dB)
28
ηD
26
24
−20
40
−40
20
22
0
100
200
300
IMD3
(dBc)
60
Gp
VDS = 50 V; IDq = 900 mA; f1 = 224.95 MHz;
f2 = 225.05 MHz.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(8)
(7)
(6)
−60
−80
0
400
500
PL(PEP) (W)
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0
80
0
100
200
300
400
500
PL(PEP) (W)
VDS = 50 V; f1 = 224.95 MHz; f2 = 225.05 MHz.
(1) IDq = 500 mA
(2) IDq = 700 mA
(3) IDq = 900 mA
(4) IDq = 1100 mA
(5) IDq = 1300 mA
(6) IDq = 1500 mA
(7) IDq = 1700 mA
(8) IDq = 1800 mA
Fig 7.
Power gain and drain efficiency as functions
of peak envelope load power; typical values
Fig 8.
Third order intermodulation distortion as a
function of peak envelope load power; typical
values
8.2 Test circuit
Table 9.
List of components
For production test circuit, see Figure 9 and Figure 10.
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB): Rogers 5880; r = 2.2 F/m; height = 0.79 mm; Cu (top/bottom metallization);
thickness copper plating = 35 m.
Component
Description
Value
B1
ferrite SMD bead
100 ; 100 MHz
Remarks
Ferroxcube BDS3/3/8.9-4S2 or equivalent
C1, C18
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
100 pF
[1]
C2
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
39 pF
[1]
C3, C4
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
180 pF
[1]
C5, C6, C7
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
220 pF
[1]
C8, C20
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
1 nF
[1]
C9
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
4.7 F
C10
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
30 pF
[1]
C11, C12, C13 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
51 pF
[1]
C14
43 pF
[1]
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
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Table 9.
List of components …continued
For production test circuit, see Figure 9 and Figure 10.
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB): Rogers 5880; r = 2.2 F/m; height = 0.79 mm; Cu (top/bottom metallization);
thickness copper plating = 35 m.
Component
Description
Value
C15
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
33 pF
[1]
Remarks
C16
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
36 pF
[1]
C17
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
16 pF
[1]
C19
electrolytic capacitor
220 F; 63 V
L1
2 turns enamelled copper wire
D = 3 mm;
d = 1 mm;
length = 2 mm;
leads = 2 6 mm
L2
4 turns enamelled copper wire
D = 2 mm;
d = 1 mm;
length = 13 mm;
leads = 2 5 mm
L3
stripline
-
(L W) 96 mm 3 mm
L4, L5
stripline
-
(L W) 15 mm 8 mm
L6
stripline
-
(L W) 105 mm 6 mm
L7
stripline
-
(L W) 3 mm 6 mm
L8
stripline
-
(L W) 12 mm 6 mm
R1
metal film resistor
100 ; 0.6 W
[1]
American Technical Ceramics type 100B or capacitor of same quality.
VDD
C19
VGG
C9
B1
C8
C20
L1
R1
C13
input
50 Ω C1
C3
C14
C7
L7
L3
L4
C2
L5
C4
C5
C6
L2
L6
C16
C10
C11
L8
C18
output
50 Ω
C17
C12
C15
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Class-AB common-source production test circuit
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B1
C19
C9
C8
C7
C3
C20
C13 C14
R1
L2
L1
C18
C1
C2
C4
C5
C6
C17
C16
C11 C12
C10
C15
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9. Package outline
Flanged ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 2 leads
SOT502A
D
A
F
3
D1
U1
B
q
c
C
1
H
L
E1
p
U2
E
w1 M A M B M
A
2
w2 M C M
b
0
5
Q
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
b
c
mm
4.72
3.43
12.83
12.57
0.15
0.08
inches
0.186
0.135
0.505 0.006
0.495 0.003
OUTLINE
VERSION
D
E
E1
F
H
L
p
Q
q
U1
U2
w1
w2
20.02 19.96
19.61 19.66
9.50
9.30
9.53
9.25
1.14
0.89
19.94
18.92
5.33
4.32
3.38
3.12
1.70
1.45
27.94
34.16
33.91
9.91
9.65
0.25
0.51
0.788 0.786
0.772 0.774
0.374 0.375
0.366 0.364
0.067
1.100
0.057
1.345
1.335
0.390
0.380
0.01
0.02
D1
0.045 0.785
0.035 0.745
0.210 0.133
0.170 0.123
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
JEITA
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
03-01-10
12-05-02
SOT502A
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Earless flanged ceramic package; 2 leads
SOT502B
D
A
F
3
D
D1
c
U1
1
L
H
E1
U2
E
2
w2 M D M
b
0
5
Q
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
b
c
mm
4.72
3.43
12.83
12.57
0.15
0.08
inches
0.186
0.135
0.505 0.006
0.495 0.003
OUTLINE
VERSION
D
E
E1
F
H
L
Q
U1
U2
w2
20.02 19.96
19.61 19.66
9.50
9.30
9.53
9.25
1.14
0.89
19.94
18.92
5.33
4.32
1.70
1.45
20.70
20.45
9.91
9.65
0.25
0.788 0.786
0.772 0.774
0.374 0.375
0.366 0.364
0.045 0.785
0.035 0.745
0.210
0.170
0.067 0.815
0.057 0.805
D1
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
JEITA
0.390
0.010
0.380
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
07-05-09
12-05-02
SOT502B
Fig 12. Package outline SOT502B
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10. Abbreviations
Table 10.
Abbreviations
Acronym
Description
CW
Continuous Wave
EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
HF
High Frequency
LDMOS
Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
LDMOST
Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Transistor
RF
Radio Frequency
SMD
Surface Mount Device
TTF
Time To Failure
VHF
Very High Frequency
VSWR
Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio
11. Revision history
Table 11.
Revision history
Document ID
Release date
Data sheet status
Change notice
Supersedes
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Product data sheet
-
BLF573_BLF573S v.3
Modifications:
•
The format of this document has been redesigned to comply with the new identity
guidelines of Ampleon.
•
Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate.
BLF573_BLF573S v.3
20100708
Product data sheet
-
BLF573S v.2
BLF573S v.2
20090217
Product data sheet
-
BLF573S v.1
BLF573S v.1
20081208
Preliminary data sheet
-
-
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Document status[1][2]
Product status[3]
Objective [short] data sheet
Development
This document contains data from the objective specification for product development.
Preliminary [short] data sheet
Qualification
This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet
Production
This document contains the product specification.
Definition
[1]
Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
[2]
The term ‘short data sheet’ is explained in section “Definitions”.
[3]
The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
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is not suitable for automotive use. It is neither qualified nor tested in
accordance with automotive testing or application requirements. Ampleon
accepts no liability for inclusion and/or use of non-automotive qualified
products in automotive equipment or applications.
In the event that customer uses the product for design-in and use in
automotive applications to automotive specifications and standards, customer
(a) shall use the product without Ampleon’ warranty of the product for such
automotive applications, use and specifications, and (b) whenever customer
uses the product for automotive applications beyond Ampleon’ specifications
such use shall be solely at customer’s own risk, and (c) customer fully
indemnifies Ampleon for any liability, damages or failed product claims
resulting from customer design and use of the product for automotive
applications beyond Ampleon’ standard warranty and Ampleon’ product
specifications.
12.4 Trademarks
Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
Any reference or use of any ‘NXP’ trademark in this document or in or on the
surface of Ampleon products does not result in any claim, liability or
entitlement vis-à-vis the owner of this trademark. Ampleon is no longer part of
the NXP group of companies and any reference to or use of the ‘NXP’
trademarks will be replaced by reference to or use of Ampleon’s own Any
reference or use of any ‘NXP’ trademark in this document or in or on the
surface of Ampleon products does not result in any claim, liability or
entitlement vis-à-vis the owner of this trademark. Ampleon is no longer part of
the NXP group of companies and any reference to or use of the ‘NXP’
trademarks will be replaced by reference to or use of Ampleon’s own
trademarks.
13. Contact information
For more information, please visit:
http://www.ampleon.com
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Product data sheet
For sales office addresses, please visit:
http://www.ampleon.com/sales
All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
Rev. 4 — 1 September 2015
© Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved.
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14. Contents
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2
3
4
5
6
6.1
7
7.1
7.2
8
8.1
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.2
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10
11
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
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Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ruggedness in class-AB operation . . . . . . . . . 4
Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Impedance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RF Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Test circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s)
described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’.
© Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015.
All rights reserved.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ampleon.com
For sales office addresses, please visit: http://www.ampleon.com/sales
Date of release: 1 September 2015
Document identifier: BLF573_BLF573S#4