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BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 Product data sheet 1. Product profile 1.1 General description A 500 W to 600 W LDMOS power transistor for broadcast applications and industrial applications in the HF to 500 MHz band. Table 1. Application information Mode of operation CW D f VDS PL Gp (MHz) (V) (W) (dB) (%) 225 50 500 26.5 70 108 50 600 27.5 73 1.2 Features and benefits  Typical CW performance at frequency of 225 MHz, a supply voltage of 50 V and an IDq of 1000 mA:  Average output power = 500 W  Power gain = 26.5 dB  Efficiency = 70 %  Easy power control  Integrated ESD protection  Excellent ruggedness  High efficiency  Excellent thermal stability  Designed for broadband operation (10 MHz to 500 MHz)  Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC, regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 1.3 Applications  Industrial, scientific and medical applications  Broadcast transmitter applications BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 2. Pinning information Table 2. Pinning Pin Description 1 drain1 2 drain2 3 gate1 4 gate2 5 Simplified outline 1 Graphic symbol 2 1 5 3 3 4 5 4 [1] source 2 sym117 [1] Connected to flange. 3. Ordering information Table 3. Ordering information Type number BLF574 Package Name Description Version - flanged balanced LDMOST ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 4 leads SOT539A 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 - 56 A Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C Tj junction temperature - 225 C 5. Thermal characteristics Table 5. Symbol Parameter Conditions Typ Unit Rth(j-c) thermal resistance from junction to case Tcase = 80 C; PL = 400 W 0.23 K/W [1] BLF574 Product data sheet Thermal characteristics Rth(j-c) is measured under RF conditions. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 2 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 6. Characteristics Table 6. DC characteristics Tj = 25 C; per section unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Conditions V(BR)DSS drain-source breakdown voltage VGS = 0 V; ID = 2.5 mA Min Typ Max Unit 110 - - V VGS(th) gate-source threshold voltage VDS = 10 V; ID = 250 mA 1.25 1.7 2.25 V VGSq gate-source quiescent voltage VDS = 50 V; ID = 500 mA 1.35 1.85 2.35 V IDSS drain leakage current VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V - - IDSX drain cut-off current VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V; VDS = 10 V 29 37.5 - A IGSS gate leakage current VGS = 11 V; VDS = 0 V - - 280 nA gfs forward transconductance VDS = 10 V; ID = 12.5 A - 17 - S RDS(on) drain-source on-state resistance VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V; ID = 8.33 A - 0.14 -  Crs feedback capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz - 1.5 - pF Ciss input capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz - 204 - pF Coss output capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz - 72 pF 2.8 - A Table 7. RF characteristics Mode of operation: CW; f = 225 MHz; RF performance at VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA for total device; Tcase = 25 C; unless otherwise specified; in a class-AB production test circuit. Symbol Parameter BLF574 Product data sheet Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Gp power gain PL = 400 W 25 26.5 28 dB RLin input return loss PL = 400 W 13 20 - dB D drain efficiency PL = 400 W 66 70 - % All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 3 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 001aaj126 500 Coss (pF) 400 300 200 100 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; typical values per section 6.1 Ruggedness in class-AB operation The BLF574 is capable of withstanding a load mismatch corresponding to VSWR = 13 : 1 through all phases under the following conditions: VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; PL = 400 W; f = 225 MHz. BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 4 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 7. Application information 7.1 RF performance RF performance in a 500 W application circuit at 225 MHz. 7.1.1 1-Tone CW 001aaj127 30 Gp (dB) ηD (%) ηD 28 001aaj128 30 80 Gp (dB) 60 28 26 40 26 24 20 24 (7) (6) (5) Gp 22 0 200 22 0 600 400 (4) (3) (2) (1) 0 100 200 300 PL(PEP) (W) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f = 225 MHz. 400 500 PL (W) VDS = 50 V; f = 225 MHz. (1) IDq = 400 mA (2) IDq = 600 mA (3) IDq = 800 mA (4) IDq = 1000 mA (5) IDq = 1200 mA (6) IDq = 1400 mA (7) IDq = 1800 mA Fig 2. Power gain and drain efficiency as functions of load power; typical values BLF574 Product data sheet Fig 3. Power gain as function of load power; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 5 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 001aaj129 60 PL (dBm) 58 Ideal PL (1) PL 56 54 52 50 24 26 28 30 32 34 Ps (dBm) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f = 225 MHz. (1) PL(1dB) = 57.32 dBm (540 W) Fig 4. Load power as function of source power; typical values 7.1.2 2-Tone CW 001aaj130 30 Gp (dB) ηD (%) ηD 28 001aaj131 0 80 IMD3 (dBc) 60 −20 40 −40 (1) (2) (3) Gp 26 (4) (5) 24 20 22 0 200 400 0 600 800 PL(PEP) (W) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f1 = 224.95 MHz; f2 = 225.05 MHz. −60 −80 0 200 400 600 800 PL(PEP) (W) VDS = 50 V; f1 = 224.95 MHz; f2 = 225.05 MHz. (1) IDq = 600 mA (2) IDq = 800 mA (3) IDq = 1000 mA (4) IDq = 1200 mA (5) IDq = 1400 mA Fig 5. Power gain and drain efficiency as functions of peak envelope load power; typical values BLF574 Product data sheet Fig 6. Third order intermodulation distortion as a function of peak envelope load power; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 6 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 7.1.3 Application circuit Table 8. List of components For application circuit, see Figure 7. 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 Product data sheet Value Remarks C1, C2, C23, C24 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 100 pF [1] C3 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 24 pF [1] C4, C5 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 39 pF [1] C6, C9 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 4.7 F TDK4532X7R1E475Mt020U [1] C7, C8, C10, C11 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 1 nF C12, C16 electrolytic capacitor C13, C15 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 62 pF [1] C14 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 15 pF [1] C17, C19 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 47 pF [1] C18 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 33 pF [1] C20, C22 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 10 pF [1] C21 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 18 pF [1] L1, L2, L3, L4 3 turns 1 mm copper wire D = 3 mm; length = 3 mm L5, L6 stripline - (L  W) 125 mm  7 mm L7, L8, L9, L10 stripline - (L  W) 8 mm  15 mm L11, L12 stripline - (L  W) 132 mm  7 mm R1, R2 metal film resistor 10 ; 0.6 W 220 F; 63 V R3, R4 metal film resistor 3 ; 0.6 W T1, T2, T3, T4 semi rigid coax 50 ; 120 mm [1] BLF574 Description EZ-141-AL-TP-M17 American Technical Ceramics type 100B or capacitor of same quality. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 7 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor L1 R3 T1 + C10 C6 C7 T3 C12 R1 C17 L2 C13 C1 C3 C4 C5 C20 L6 L8 L9 L5 L7 L10 L11 C14 C18 C23 C21 C24 C2 L12 C15 C19 C22 L3 R2 C16 C8 T2 C9 + C11 T4 R4 L4 001aaj132 Fig 7. Component layout for class-AB application circuit BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 8 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 7.2 Reliability 001aaj133 105 Years (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 104 103 102 (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) 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 8. BLF574 Product data sheet BLF574 electromigration (ID, total device) All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 9 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 8. Test information 8.1 Impedance information Table 9. Typical impedance Simulated ZS and ZL test circuit impedances. f ZS ZL MHz   225 3.2 + j2.5 7.5 + j4.0 drain ZL gate ZS 001aaf059 Fig 9. BLF574 Product data sheet Definition of transistor impedance All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 10 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 8.2 RF performance The following figures are measured in a class-AB production test circuit. 8.2.1 1-Tone CW 001aaj134 30 Gp (dB) 80 ηD (%) ηD 28 001aaj135 30 Gp (dB) 60 28 40 26 (7) (6) (5) Gp 26 24 20 22 0 100 200 300 0 400 500 PL (W) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f = 225 MHz. (4) (3) (2) (1) 24 22 0 100 200 300 400 500 PL (W) VDS = 50 V; f = 225 MHz. (1) IDq = 400 mA (2) IDq = 600 mA (3) IDq = 800 mA (4) IDq = 1000 mA (5) IDq = 1200 mA (6) IDq = 1400 mA (7) IDq = 1800 mA Fig 10. Power gain and drain efficiency as functions of load power; typical values BLF574 Product data sheet Fig 11. Power gain as function of load power; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 11 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 001aaj136 60 PL (dBm) 58 ideal PL (1) 56 PL 54 52 50 24 26 28 30 32 34 Ps (dBm) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f = 225 MHz. (1) PL(1dB) = 56.43 dBm (440 W) Fig 12. Load power as function of source power; typical values 8.2.2 2-Tone CW 001aaj137 30 80 ηD (%) Gp (dB) ηD 28 001aaj138 0 IMD3 (dBc) 60 −20 40 −40 (1) (2) (3) Gp 26 (4) (5) 24 20 22 0 100 200 300 400 500 0 600 −60 −80 0 100 200 PL(PEP) (W) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1000 mA; f1 = 224.95 MHz; f2 = 225.05 MHz. 300 400 500 600 PL(PEP) (W) VDS = 50 V; f1 = 224.95 MHz; f2 = 225.05 MHz. (1) IDq = 600 mA (2) IDq = 800 mA (3) IDq = 1000 mA (4) IDq = 1200 mA (5) IDq = 1400 mA Fig 13. Power gain and drain efficiency as functions of peak envelope load power; typical values BLF574 Product data sheet Fig 14. Third order intermodulation distortion as a function of peak envelope load power; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 12 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 8.2.3 Test circuit Table 10. List of components For production test circuit, see Figure 15 and Figure 16. 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 Product data sheet Remarks C1, C2, C20, C21 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 100 pF [1] C3 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 24 pF [1] C4, C5 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 39 pF [1] C6, C7, C10, C11 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 1 nF [1] C8, C9 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 4.7 F [1] C12, C13 electrolytic capacitor C14, C15 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 47 pF [1] C16 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 33 pF [1] C17 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 18 pF [1] C18, C19 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 10 pF [1] C22 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 15 pF [1] C23, C24 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 62 pF [1] L1, L2, L3, L4 3 turns 1 mm copper wire D = 3 mm; length = 2 mm L5, L6 stripline - (L  W) 125 mm  7 mm L7, L8, L9, L10 stripline - (L  W) 8 mm  15 mm L11, L12 stripline - (L  W) 132 mm  7 mm R1, R2 metal film resistor 10 ; 0.6 W TDK4532X7R1E475Mt020U 220 F; 63 V R3, R4 metal film resistor 3 ; 0.6 W T1, T2, T3, T4 semi rigid coax 50 ; 120 mm [1] BLF574 Value EZ-141-AL-TP-M17 American Technical Ceramics type 100B or capacitor of same quality. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 13 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor VDD C12 VGG R3 L3 C8 C11 C7 R2 L1 C14 C18 C20 C23 T1 C1 C3 input 50 Ω T2 C4 C5 C16 C22 L6 L8 L9 L11 L5 L7 L10 L12 C17 C2 C21 output 50 Ω T3 T4 C19 C24 C15 R1 L2 C10 C6 C9 VGG L4 L4 C13 001aaj139 VDD Fig 15. Class-AB common-source production test circuit L3 R3 T1 C8 C7 T3 C11 C12 R2 L1 C1 11 mm C3 C14 C23 C4 C5 37 mm C18 C17 C16 C22 11 mm C20 5 mm 3 mm C24 C2 C19 C21 C15 L2 R1 C6 T2 C10 T4 C9 R4 C13 L4 001aaj140 Fig 16. Component layout for class-AB production test circuit BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 14 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 9. Package outline Flanged balanced ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 4 leads SOT539A D A F D1 U1 B q C w2 M C M H1 1 c 2 E1 p H U2 5 L 3 A E w1 M A M B M 4 w3 M b Q e 0 5 10 mm scale DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions) UNIT A mm 4.7 4.2 inches b c D D1 e E E1 11.81 0.18 31.55 31.52 9.50 13.72 11.56 0.10 30.94 30.96 9.30 9.53 9.27 F H H1 L 1.75 17.12 25.53 3.48 1.50 16.10 25.27 2.97 p Q q 3.30 3.05 2.26 2.01 35.56 U1 U2 w1 41.28 10.29 0.25 41.02 10.03 w2 w3 0.51 0.25 0.185 0.465 0.007 1.242 1.241 0.374 0.375 0.069 0.674 1.005 0.137 0.130 0.089 1.625 0.405 1.400 0.010 0.020 0.010 0.540 0.165 0.455 0.004 1.218 1.219 0.366 0.365 0.059 0.634 0.995 0.117 0.120 0.079 1.615 0.395 Note 1. millimeter dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions. 2. recommended screw pitch dimension of 1.52 inch (38.6 mm) based on M3 screw. OUTLINE VERSION REFERENCES IEC JEDEC EIAJ EUROPEAN PROJECTION ISSUE DATE 10-02-02 12-05-02 SOT539A Fig 17. Package outline SOT539A BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 15 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 10. Handling information CAUTION This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Such precautions are described in the ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC/ST 61340-5, JESD625-A or equivalent standards. Table 11. ESD sensitivity ESD model Class Human Body Model (HBM); According to ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC standard JS-001 2 [1] [1] HBM classification 2 is granted to any part that passes after exposure to an ESD pulse of 2000 V, but fails after exposure to an ESD pulse of 4000 V. 11. Abbreviations Table 12. 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 TTF Time To Failure VHF Very High Frequency VSWR Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio 12. Revision history Table 13. Revision history Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes BLF574 v.4 20161201 Product data sheet - BLF574_3 Modifications: • Section 10 on page 16: updated Handling information BLF574_3 20150901 Product data sheet - BLF574_2 BLF574_2 20090224 Product data sheet - BLF574_1 BLF574_1 20081208 Preliminary data sheet - - BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 16 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 13. 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The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the translated and English versions. 13.4 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 trademarks. 14. Contact information For more information, please visit: http://www.ampleon.com For sales office addresses, please visit: http://www.ampleon.com/sales BLF574 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 — 1 December 2016 © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. All rights reserved. 18 of 19 BLF574 HF / VHF power LDMOS transistor 15. Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 3 4 5 6 6.1 7 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.2 8 8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 9 10 11 12 13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 14 15 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RF performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Application circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Impedance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RF performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2-Tone CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Test circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handling information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s) described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’. © Ampleon Netherlands B.V. 2016. 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 December 2016 Document identifier: BLF574