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BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 Product data sheet 1. Product profile 1.1 General description A 650 W LDMOS RF power transistor for broadcast transmitter applications and industrial applications. The excellent ruggedness of this device makes it ideal for digital and analog transmitter applications. Table 1. Application information RF performance at VDS = 50 V unless otherwise specified. Mode of operation f PL(AV) PL(M) Gp (MHz) (W) (W) D IMD3 IMDshldr PAR (dBc) (dB) 34 - - - 31[1] 8.2 [2] (dB) (%) (dBc) RF performance in a common source 860 MHz narrowband test circuit 2-tone, class-AB DVB-T (8k OFDM) f1 = 860; f2 = 860.1 858 250 120 - 21 21 46 33 RF performance in a common source 470 MHz to 860 MHz broadband test circuit DVB-T (8k OFDM) 858 120 - 20 32 - 32 [1] 8.0 [2] [1] Measured [dBc] with delta marker at 4.3 MHz from center frequency. [2] PAR (of output signal) at 0.01 % probability on CCDF; PAR of input signal = 9.5 dB at 0.01 % probability on CCDF. 1.2 Features and benefits          Excellent ruggedness Optimum thermal behavior and reliability, Rth(j-c) = 0.15 K/W High power gain High efficiency Designed for broadband operation (470 MHz to 860 MHz) Internal input matching for high gain and optimum broadband operation Excellent reliability Easy power control Compliant to Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC 1.3 Applications  Communication transmitter applications in the UHF band  Industrial applications in the UHF band BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 2. Pinning information Table 2. Pinning Pin Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol BLF888B (SOT539A) 1 drain1 2 drain2 3 gate1 4 gate2 5 1 2 1 5 3 3 4 5 4 [1] source 2 sym117 BLF888BS (SOT539B) 1 drain1 2 drain2 3 gate1 4 gate2 5 1 1 2 5 3 3 4 5 4 [1] source 2 sym117 [1] Connected to flange. 3. Ordering information Table 3. Ordering information Type number Package Name Description Version BLF888B - flanged balanced LDMOST ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 4 leads SOT539A BLF888BS - earless flanged balanced LDMOST ceramic package; 4 leads SOT539B 4. Limiting values Table 4. Limiting values In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit VDS drain-source voltage Conditions - 104 V VGS gate-source voltage 0.5 +11 V Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C Tj junction temperature - 200 C All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 2 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 5. Thermal characteristics Table 5. Thermal characteristics Symbol Parameter Rth(j-c) [1] Conditions Typ thermal resistance from junction to case Tcase = 80 C; PL(AV) = 125 W [1] Unit 0.15 K/W Rth(j-c) is measured under RF conditions. 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 = 2.4 mA [1] [1] Min Typ Max Unit 104 - - V VGS(th) gate-source threshold voltage VDS = 10 V; ID = 240 mA 1.4 1.9 2.4 V IDSS drain leakage current VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V - - 2.8 A IDSX drain cut-off current VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V; VDS = 10 V - 38 - A IGSS gate leakage current VGS = 10 V; VDS = 0 V - - 280 nA RDS(on) drain-source on-state resistance VGS = VGS(th) + 3.75 V; ID = 8.5 A [1] - 120 - m Ciss input capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz [2] - 210 - pF Coss output capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz - 67 - pF Crss reverse transfer capacitance VGS = 0 V; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz - 1.35 - pF [1] ID is the drain current. [2] Capacitance values without internal matching. Table 7. RF characteristics RF characteristics in Ampleon production narrowband test circuit; Tcase = 25 C unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit 2-Tone, class-AB BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet VDS drain-source voltage IDq quiescent drain current - 50 - V - 1.3 - A PL(AV) average output power f1 = 860 MHz; f2 = 860.1 MHz 250 - - W Gp power gain f1 = 860 MHz; f2 = 860.1 MHz 20 21 - dB D drain efficiency f1 = 860 MHz; f2 = 860.1 MHz 42 46 - % IMD3 third-order intermodulation distortion f1 = 860 MHz; f2 = 860.1 MHz - 34 30 [1] All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 dBc © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 3 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor Table 7. RF characteristics …continued RF characteristics in Ampleon production narrowband test circuit; Tcase = 25 C unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit DVB-T (8k OFDM), class-AB VDS drain-source voltage IDq quiescent drain current PL(AV) average output power Gp power gain f = 858 MHz 20 21 - dB D drain efficiency f = 858 MHz 30 33 - % IMDshldr intermodulation distortion shoulder f = 858 MHz [2] - 31 27 dBc f = 858 MHz [3] - 8.2 dB PAR [1] [1] f = 858 MHz peak-to-average ratio - 50 - V - 1.3 - A - W 120 - - Idq for total device [2] Measured [dBc] with delta marker at 4.3 MHz from center frequency. [3] PAR (of output signal) at 0.01 % probability on CCDF; PAR of input signal = 9.5 dB at 0.01 % probability on CCDF. 001aao006 400 Coss (pF) 300 200 100 0 0 20 40 60 VDS (V) VGS = 0 V; f = 1 MHz. Fig 1. BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet Output capacitance as a function of drain-source voltage; typical values per section All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 4 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 7. Application information 7.1 Narrowband RF figures 7.1.1 2-Tone 001aao018 24 Gp (dB) 22 Gp 20 50 24 Gp (dB) 22 40 20 30 18 60 ηD (%) 001aao019 0 IMD3 (dBc) -10 Gp -20 ηD 18 -30 IMD3 16 20 16 -40 14 10 14 -50 12 0 100 200 300 0 400 500 PL(AV) (W) 12 0 VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source narrowband 860 MHz test circuit. Fig 2. 2-Tone power gain and drain efficiency as function of load power; typical values BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet 100 200 300 -60 400 500 PL(AV) (W) VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source narrowband 860 MHz test circuit. Fig 3. 2-Tone power gain and third order intermodulation distortion as load power; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 5 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 7.1.2 DVB-T 001aao020 24 Gp (dB) 22 Gp 20 0 IMDshldr (dBc) -10 001aao021 12 PAR (dB) 10 60 ηD (%) 50 PAR -20 8 -30 6 16 -40 4 20 14 -50 2 10 -60 300 400 PL(AV) (W) 0 18 IMDshldr 12 0 100 200 DVB-T power gain and intermodulation distortion shoulder as function of load power; typical values ηD 0 VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source narrowband 860 MHz test circuit. Fig 4. 40 30 100 0 300 400 PL(AV) (W) 200 VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source narrowband 860 MHz test circuit. Fig 5. DVB-T peak-to-average ratio and drain efficiency as function of load power; typical values 7.2 Broadband RF figures 7.2.1 DVB-T 001aao022 24 Gp (dB) IMDshldr (dBc) Gp 20 001aao023 9.5 -10 PAR (dB) 50 ηD (%) -20 8.5 -30 7.5 30 -40 6.5 20 40 PAR ηD 16 IMDshldr 12 8 400 500 600 700 5.5 400 -50 800 900 f (MHz) DVB-T power gain and intermodulation distortion shoulder as function of frequency; typical values BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet 600 700 10 800 900 f (MHz) PL(AV =120 W; VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source broadband test circuit as described in Section 8. PL(AV =120 W; VDS = 50 V; IDq = 1.3 A; measured in a common source broadband test circuit as described in Section 8. Fig 6. 500 Fig 7. DVB-T peak-to-average ratio and drain efficiency as function of frequency; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 6 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 7.3 Impedance information drain 1 gate 1 Zi ZL gate 2 drain 2 001aan207 Fig 8. Definition of transistor impedance Table 8. Typical push-pull impedance Simulated Zi and ZL device impedance; impedance info at VDS = 50 V and PL(AV) = 120 W (DVB-T). f BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet Zi ZL MHz   300 0.617  j1.715 4.792 + j0.947 325 0.635  j1.355 4.707 + j0.994 350 0.655  j1.026 4.619 + j1.035 375 0.677  j0.721 4.528 + j1.069 400 0.702  j0.435 4.435 + j1.097 425 0.731  j0.164 4.340 + j1.118 450 0.762 + j0.096 4.243 + j1.134 475 0.798 + j0.347 4.147 + j1.143 500 0.839 + j0.592 4.049 + j1.146 525 0.884 + j0.833 3.952 + j1.144 550 0.936 + j1.072 3.855 + j1.136 575 0.995 + j1.310 3.759 + j1.123 600 1.063 + j1.549 3.663 + j1.105 625 1.141 + j1.791 3.569 + j1.083 650 1.230 + j2.037 3.477 + j1.055 675 1.334 + j2.289 3.385 + j1.024 700 1.456 + j2.548 3.296 + j0.989 725 1.599 + j2.814 3.209 + j0.949 750 1.768 + j3.090 3.123 + j0.907 775 1.971 + j3.376 3.039 + j0.861 800 2.214 + j3.671 2.958 + j0.812 825 2.510 + j3.975 2.879 + j0.761 850 2.873 + j4.282 2.801 + j0.706 875 3.320 + j4.584 2.726 + j0.650 900 3.875 + j4.865 2.654 + j0.591 925 4.562 + j5.095 2.583 + j0.530 950 5.409 + j5.223 2.514 + j0.467 975 6.426 + j5.166 2.448 + j0.403 1000 7.587 + j4.807 2.384 + j0.337 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 7 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 7.4 Reliability 001aao024 107 Years 106 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 105 104 103 (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) 102 10 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 IDS(DC) (A) TTF (0.1 % failure fraction). The reliability at pulsed conditions can be calculated as follows: TTF (0.1 %)  1 / . (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 9. BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet BLF888B; BLF888BS electromigration (IDS(DC), total device) All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 8 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 8. Test information Table 9. List of components For test circuit, see Figure 10, Figure 11 and Figure 12. Component Description Value Remarks B1, B2 semi rigid coax 25 ; 49.5 mm C1 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 12 pF [1] C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 8.2 pF [1] C7 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 6.8 pF [2] C8 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 2.7 pF [2] C9 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 2.2 pF [2] C10, C13, C14 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 100 pF [3] C11, C12 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 10 pF [2] C15, C16 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 4.7 F, 50 V C17, C18, C23, C24 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 100 pF C19, C20 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 10 F, 50 V C21, C22 electrolytic capacitor 470 F; 63 V C30 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 10 pF [4] C31 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 9.1 pF [4] C32 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 3.9 pF [4] C33, C34, C35 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 100 pF [4] C36, C37 multilayer ceramic chip capacitor 4.7 F, 50 V L1 microstrip - [5] (W  L) 15 mm  13 mm - [5] (W  L) 5 mm  26 mm (W  L) 2 mm  49.5 mm L2 microstrip UT-090C-25 (EZ 90-25) Kemet C1210X475K5RAC-TU or capacitor of same quality. [2] TDK C570X7R1H106KT000N or capacitor of same quality. TDK C4532X7R1E475MT020U or capacitor of same quality. L3, L32 microstrip - [5] L4 microstrip - [5] (W  L) 1.7 mm  3.5 mm L5 microstrip - [5] (W  L) 2 mm  9.5 mm - [5] (W  L) 5 mm  13 mm (W  L) 2 mm  11 mm (W  L) 2 mm  3 mm L30 microstrip L31 microstrip - [5] L33 microstrip - [5] R1, R2 wire resistor 10  R3, R4 SMD resistor 5.6  R5, R6 wire resistor 100  R7, R8 potentiometer 10 k 0805 [1] American technical ceramics type 800R or capacitor of same quality. [2] American technical ceramics type 800B or capacitor of same quality. [3] American technical ceramics type 180R or capacitor of same quality. [4] American technical ceramics type 100A or capacitor of same quality. [5] Printed-Circuit Board (PCB): Taconic RF35; r = 3.5 F/m; height = 0.762 mm; Cu (top/bottom metallization); thickness copper plating = 35 m. BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 9 of 17 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx x x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet +VG1(test) R7 C19 C21 C11 C34 L32 L30 L2 C1 C32 L33 C5 C3 C8 L4 B2 C10 50 Ω B1 C31 R4 C15 C13 L3 L1 L31 C30 C2 C4 C35 C6 C7 C9 C12 C37 C14 C16 C22 R6 C23 C18 R2 C24 +VD2(test) 001aao025 C20 R8 10 of 17 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. See Table 9 for a list of components. Fig 10. Class-AB common source broadband amplifier; VD1(test), VD2(test), VG1(test) and VG2(test) are drain and gate test voltages UHF power LDMOS transistor +VG2(test) BLF888B; BLF888BS Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. +VD1(test) L5 R3 50 Ω C33 R1 C17 R5 C36 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor L3 L32 L5 L30 L1 50 mm L2 L31 L33 L4 L31 L2 L1 L30 L5 L32 L3 105 mm 001aao026 See Table 9 for a list of components. Fig 11. Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) for class-AB common source amplifier 49.6 mm 44 mm +VG1(test) +VD1(test) R1 C17 R5 C23 R7 C36 + C19 C21 C11 R3 C34 C33 50 Ω C10 C1 C30 C32 C3 C7 C5 C9 C15 C13 50 Ω C31 C35 C2 C4 C6 C14 C8 C12 4 mm C16 R4 C22 C37 R6 C20 R2 R8 - C24 C18 + +VG2(test) +VD2(test) 6.3 mm 24.3 mm 27 mm 36.8 mm 001aao027 See Table 9 for a list of components. Fig 12. Component layout for class-AB common source amplifier BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 11 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF 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 U1 3.30 3.05 2.26 2.01 35.56 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 13. Package outline SOT539A BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 12 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor Earless flanged balanced ceramic package; 4 leads SOT539B D A F 5 D1 D U1 H1 w2 1 c D 2 E1 U2 H E L 3 4 w3 b Q e 0 5 10 mm scale Dimensions Unit(1) w2 w3 0.25 0.25 max 0.185 0.465 0.007 1.242 1.241 0.374 0.375 0.069 0.674 1.005 0.137 0.089 1.275 0.405 inches nom 0.01 0.54 min 0.165 0.455 0.004 1.218 1.219 0.366 0.365 0.059 0.634 0.995 0.117 0.079 1.265 0.395 0.01 mm max nom min A b 4.7 11.81 c D D1 0.18 31.55 31.52 E E1 9.5 9.53 e F H H1 L Q U1 U2 1.75 17.12 25.53 3.48 2.26 32.39 10.29 1.50 16.10 25.27 2.97 2.01 32.13 10.03 13.72 4.2 11.56 0.10 30.94 30.96 9.3 9.27 Note 1. millimeter dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions. Outline version References IEC JEDEC JEITA sot539b_po European projection Issue date 12-05-02 13-05-24 SOT539B Fig 14. Package outline SOT539B BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 13 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF 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. 11. Abbreviations Table 10. Abbreviations Acronym Description CCDF Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function DVB Digital Video Broadcast DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast - Terrestrial LDMOS Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor LDMOST Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Transistor OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing PAR Peak-to-Average power Ratio RF Radio Frequency SMD Surface Mounted Device TTF Time-To-Failure UHF Ultra High Frequency VSWR Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio 12. Revision history Table 11. Revision history Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 20150901 Product data sheet - Modifications: BLF888B_BLF888BS v.2 • 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. 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The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the translated and English versions. 13.4 Licenses ICs with DVB-T or DVB-T2 functionality Use of this product in any manner that complies with the DVB-T or the DVB-T2 standard may require licenses under applicable patents of the DVB-T respectively the DVB-T2 patent portfolio, which license is available from Sisvel S.p.A., Via Sestriere 100, 10060 None (TO), Italy, and under applicable patents of other parties. 13.5 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. 14. Contact information For more information, please visit: http://www.ampleon.com BLF888B_BLF888BS#3 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. 3 — 1 September 2015 © Ampleon The Netherlands B.V. 2015. All rights reserved. 16 of 17 BLF888B; BLF888BS UHF power LDMOS transistor 15. Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.2 7.2.1 7.3 7.4 8 9 10 11 12 13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Narrowband RF figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2-Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Broadband RF figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DVB-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Impedance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Handling information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 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: BLF888B_BLF888BS#3