BFP720
SiGe:C NPN RF bipolar transistor
Product description
The BFP720 is a wideband NPN RF heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT).
Feature list
•
•
•
High transition frequency fT = 45 GHz to enable low noise figure at high frequencies:
NFmin= 0.7 dB at 5.5 GHz, 3 V, 5 mA
High gain Gma = 19.5 dB at 5.5 GHz, 3 V, 13 mA
OIP3 = 23 dBm at 5.5 GHz, 3 V, 13 mA
Product validation
Qualified for industrial applications according to the relevant tests of JEDEC47/20/22.
Potential applications
•
•
•
•
Wireless communications: WLAN, WiMax and UWB
Satellite communication systems: GNSS navigation systems (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo), satellite
radio (SDARs, DAB) and C-band LNB
Multimedia applications such as portable TV, CATV and FM radio
ISM applications like RKE, AMR and Zigbee, as well as for emerging wireless applications
Device information
Table 1
Part information
Product name / Ordering code
Package
Pin configuration
BFP720 / BFP720H6327XTSA1
SOT343
1=B
2=E
3=C
4=E
Marking
Pieces / Reel
R9s
3000
Attention: ESD (Electrostatic discharge) sensitive device, observe handling precautions
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Feature list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Potential applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Device information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1
Absolute maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2
Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DC characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General AC characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Frequency dependent AC characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Characteristic diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4
Package information SOT343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Absolute maximum ratings
1
Absolute maximum ratings
Table 2
Absolute maximum ratings at TA = 25 °C (unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Collector emitter voltage
VCEO
–
Unit
Note or test condition
V
Open base
Max.
4.0
3.5
TA = -55 °C, open base
Collector emitter voltage
VCES
13
E-B short circuited
Collector base voltage
VCBO
13
Open emitter
Emitter base voltage
VEBO
1.2
Open collector
Base current
IB
2
Collector current
IC
25
Total power dissipation1)
Ptot
Junction temperature
TJ
Storage temperature
TStg
mA
–
100
mW
TS ≤ 108 °C
150
°C
–
-55
Attention: Stresses above the max. values listed here may cause permanent damage to the device.
Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability. Exceeding only one of these values may cause irreversible damage to the integrated
circuit.
1
TS is the soldering point temperature. TS is measured on the emitter lead at the soldering point of the PCB.
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Thermal characteristics
2
Thermal characteristics
Table 3
Thermal resistance
Parameter
Symbol
Junction - soldering point
RthJS
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
–
420
–
Unit
Note or test condition
K/W
–
120
100
Ptot[mW]
80
60
40
20
0
0
50
100
150
Ts [°C]
Figure 1
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Total power dissipation Ptot = f(TS)
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D= 0
D= .005
D= .01
Ptot_max / Ptot_DC
D= .02
D= .05
D= .1
D= .2
D=0
D= .5
1.E+00
1.E-01
1.E-02
1.E-03
1.E-04
1.E-07
1.E-06
1
1.E-05
D=0.5
tp [sec]
Figure 2
Permissible pulse load Ptot, max / P tot, DC = f(tp)
1000
RthJS[K/W]
D=0.5
1.E+00
1.E-01
1.E-03
1.E-04
1.E-05
1.E-07
100
1.E-06
D=0
1.E-02
D= .5
D= .2
D= .1
D= .05
D= .02
D= .01
D= .005
D= 0
tp [sec]
Figure 3
Permissible pulse load RthJS = f(tp)
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Electrical characteristics
3.1
DC characteristics
Table 4
DC characteristics at TA = 25 °C
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note or test condition
Collector emitter breakdown voltage
V(BR)CEO
4
4.7
–
V
IC = 1 mA, IB = 0,
open base
Collector emitter leakage current
ICES
–
–
30 1)
μA
VCE = 13 V, VBE = 0,
E-B short circuited
Collector base leakage current
ICBO
100 1) nA
VCB = 5 V, IE = 0,
open emitter
Emitter base leakage current
IEBO
2 1)
VEB = 0.5 V, IC = 0,
open collector
DC current gain
hFE
160
3.2
General AC characteristics
Table 5
General AC characteristics at TA = 25 °C
Parameter
Symbol
250
μA
400
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
–
45
–
VCE = 3 V, IC = 13 mA,
pulse measured
Unit
Note or test condition
GHz
VCE = 3 V, IC = 13 mA,
f = 1 GHz
pF
VCB = 3 V, VBE = 0,
f = 1 MHz,
emitter grounded
Transition frequency
fT
Collector base capacitance
CCB
0.06
Collector emitter capacitance
CCE
0.35
VCE = 3 V, VBE = 0,
f = 1 MHz,
base grounded
Emitter base capacitance
CEB
0.35
VEB = 0.5 V, VCB = 0,
f = 1 MHz,
collector grounded
1
Maximum values not limited by the device but by the short cycle time of the 100% test.
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Frequency dependent AC characteristics
Measurement setup is a test fixture with Bias-T’s in a 50 Ω system, TA = 25 °C.
VC
Top View
Bias-T
OUT
E
C
B
E
VB
Bias-T
(Pin 1)
IN
Figure 4
Testing circuit
Table 6
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 150 MHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note or test condition
Power gain
•
Maximum power gain
•
Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
37.5
29.5
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.4
28.5
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
Linearity
•
3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
–
22
6
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
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AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 450 MHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note or test condition
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
32.5
28.5
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.4
28
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
21.5
5.5
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Unit
Note or test condition
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Table 8
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 900 MHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
29.5
27.5
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.4
26
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
21
5.5
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Unit
Note or test condition
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Table 9
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 1.5 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
27.5
25.5
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.45
24
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
–
21.5
6
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
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AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 1.9 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note or test condition
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
26
24.5
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.45
23
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
22
7
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Unit
Note or test condition
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Table 11
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 2.4 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
25
23
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.5
21.5
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
22
6
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Unit
Note or test condition
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Table 12
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 3.5 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gms
|S21|2
–
23.5
20
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
• Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.55
19
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
Linearity
• 3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
–
22.5
7.5
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
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AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 5.5 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note or test condition
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gma
|S21|2
–
19.5
16
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
•
Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.7
15
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
23
8.5
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Unit
Note or test condition
Linearity
•
3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
• 1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Table 14
AC characteristics, VCE = 3 V, f = 10 GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Power gain
• Maximum power gain
• Transducer gain
Gma
|S21|2
–
15
10
–
dB
IC = 13 mA
Noise figure
•
Minimum noise figure
•
Associated gain
NFmin
Gass
–
0.95
10.5
–
dB
IC = 5 mA
–
19.5
8
–
dBm
ZS = ZL = 50 Ω
IC = 13 mA
Linearity
•
3rd order intercept point at output
OIP3
•
1 dB gain compression point at output OP1dB
Note:
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Gms = IS21 / S12I for k < 1; Gma = IS21 / S12I(k-(k2-1)1/2) for k > 1. In order to get the NFmin values stated in
this chapter the test fixture losses have been subtracted from all measured results.
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3.4
Characteristic diagrams
50
45
3V
40
2V
35
fT [GHz]
30
25
20
15
10
1V
5
0.5 V
0
1
10
100
Ic [mA]
Figure 5
Transition frequency fT = f(IC, VCE), f = 1 GHz, VCE = parameter
42
39
36
33
30
Gms
G [dB]
27
24
21
18
Gma
|S21|2
15
12
9
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
f [GHz]
Figure 6
Datasheet
Power gain Gma, Gms, IS21I2 = f(f), VCE = 3 V, IC = 13 mA
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40
0.15GHz
38
36
0.45GHz
34
32
0.90GHz
30
1.50GHz
1.90GHz
2.40GHz
G [dB]
28
26
3.50GHz
24
22
20
5.50GHz
18
16
10.00GHz
14
12
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
IC [mA]
Figure 7
Power gain Gma, Gms = f(IC), VCE = 3 V, f = Parameter in GHz
40
38
0.15GHz
36
34
0.45GHz
32
30
0.90GHz
28
1.50GHz
1.90GHz
2.40GHz
G [dB]
26
24
3.50GHz
22
20
5.50GHz
18
16
10.00GHz
14
12
10
8
6
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
VCE [V]
Figure 8
Datasheet
Power gain Gma, Gms = f(VCE), IC = 13 mA, f = Parameter in GHz
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4.
5.0
S11 @3V, 13mA
5 GHz
10.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
10.0
0.6
4 GHz
0.4
0.2
0
3.
S11 @3V, 5mA
6 GHz
0.8
0.
4
6 GHz
9 GHz
8 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
7 GHz
10 GHz
2.
0
0.8
6
0.
10 GHz
9 GHz
0.2
5 GHz
0
1.0
Electrical characteristics
3 GHz
-10.0
4 GHz
-4
.
-5. 0
0
2
-0.
2 GHz
1 GHz
3 GHz
.0
-2
2 GHz
-1.0
-0.8
-0
.6
1 GHz
2.
0
6
0.
0.8
1.0
Input reflection coefficient S11 = f(f), VCE = 3 V, IC = 5 / 13 mA
0.
4
0
3.
0
4.
5.0
S22 @3V, 5mA
10 GHz
1 GHz
3 GHz
1 GHz
-1.0
-0.8
.0
-2
2 GHz
-0
.6
10.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
2.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
1.0
2 GHz
4 GHz
.4
-0
Datasheet
4 GHz
3 GHz
-3
.0
5 GHz
8 GHz
7 GHz
6 GHz
5 GHz
-10.0
0.2
8 GHz
7 GHz
6 GHz
Figure 10
10.0
9 GHz
9 GHz
2
-0.
S22 @3V, 13mA
-4
.
-5. 0
0
Figure 9
-3
.0
.4
-0
Output reflection coefficient S22 = f(f), VCE = 3 V, IC = 5 / 13 mA
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Figure 11
Source impedance for minimum noise figure ZS,opt = f(f), VCE = 3 V, IC = 5 / 13 mA
2
1.9
f = 10GHz
1.8
f = 5.5GHz
1.7
f = 2.4GHz
1.6
1.5
f = 1.9GHz
1.4
f = 0.45GHz
1.3
1.2
F [dB]
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Ic [mA]
Figure 12
Datasheet
Noise figure NFmin = f(IC), VCE = 3 V, ZS = ZS,opt, f = parameter in GHz
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1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
F [dB]
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
IC = 13mA
0.4
I = 5.0mA
C
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
f [GHz]
Figure 13
Note:
Datasheet
Noise figure NFmin = f(f), VCE = 3 V, ZS = ZS,opt, IC = 5 / 13 mA
The curves shown in this chapter have been generated using typical devices but shall not be
considered as a guarantee that all devices have identical characteristic curves. TA = 25 °C.
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0.9 ±0.1
Package information SOT343
1.25 ±0.1
0.15 -0.05
+0.10
A
0.1
0.1 MIN.
0.1
2.1 ±0.1
A
2
1
3x
+0.10
0.3 -0.05
0.6 -0.05
+0.10
1.3
2 ±0.2
0.1
3
4
0.15
0.2
0.1 MAX.
4
MOLD FLAS H, P ROTRUS ION OR GATE BURRS OF 0.2 MM MAXIMUM P ER S IDE ARE NOT INCLUDED
ALL DIMENS IONS ARE IN UNITS MM
THE DRAWING IS IN COMP LIANCE WITH IS O 128 & P ROJ ECTION METHOD 1 [
]
Figure 14
Package outline
Figure 15
Foot print
TYP E CODE
NOTE OF MANUFACTURER
MONTH
YEAR
Figure 16
Marking layout example
4
0.2
2.3
8
2
P IN 1
INDEX MARKING
2.15
ALL DIMENS IONS ARE IN UNITS MM
THE DRAWING IS IN COMP LIANCE WITH IS O 128 & P ROJ ECTION METHOD 1 [
Figure 17
Datasheet
1.1
]
Tape dimensions
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Date of
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