VRF150
50V, 150W, 150MHz
RF POWER VERTICAL MOSFET
The VRF150 is a gold-metallized silicon n-channel RF power transistor designed for broadband commercial and military applications requiring high power and gain without compromising reliability, ruggedness, or inter-modulation distortion.
M174
FEATURES
• Improved Ruggedness V(BR)DSS = 170V • 150W with 11dB Typical Gain @ 150MHz, 50V • 150W with 18dB Typical Gain @ 30MHz, 50V • Excellent Stability & Low IMD • Common Source Configuration • 30:1 Load VSWR Capability at Specified Operating Conditions • Nitride Passivated • Refractory Gold Metallization • High Voltage Replacement for MRF150 • RoHS Compliant
Maximum Ratings
Symbol VDSS ID VGS PD TSTG TJ Parameter Drain-Source Voltage Continuous Drain Current @ TC = 25°C Gate-Source Voltage Total Device dissipation @ TC = 25°C Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature
All Ratings: TC =25°C unless otherwise specified
VRF150 170 16 ±40 300 -65 to 150 200 Unit V A V W °C
Static Electrical Characteristics
Symbol V(BR)DSS VDS(ON) IDSS IGSS gfs VGS(TH) Parameter Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (VGS = 0V, ID = 100mA) On State Drain Voltage (ID(ON) = 10A, VGS = 10V) Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (VDS = 100V, VGS = 0V) Gate-Source Leakage Current (VDS = ±20V, VDS = 0V) Forward Transconductance (VDS = 10V, ID = 5A) Gate Threshold Voltage (VDS = 10V, ID = 100mA) 4.5 2.9 3.6 4.4 Min 170 Typ 180 2.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 Max Unit V mA μA mhos V
Thermal Characteristics
Symbol RθJC Characteristic Junction to Case Thermal Resistance Min Typ Max 0.60 Unit °C/W
050-4936 Rev E 12-2007
CAUTION: These Devices are Sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge. Proper Handling Procedures Should Be Followed.
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Dynamic Characteristics
Symbol CISS Coss Crss Parameter Input Capacitance Output Capacitance Reverse Transfer Capacitance Test Conditions VGS = 0V VDS = 50V f = 1MHz Min Typ 420 210 35 Max
VRF150
Unit
pF
Functional Characteristics
Symbol GPS GPS ηD IMD(d3) IMD(d11) ψ Parameter f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP f = 150MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150W f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz, VDD = 50V, IDQ = 250mA, Pout = 150WPEP 30:1VSWR - All Phase Angles
1
Min
Typ 18 11 50 -32 -60
Max
Unit dB % dBc
No Degradation in Output Power
Class A Characteristics
Symbol GPS IMD(d3) IMD(d9-d13)
1. To MIL-STD-1311 Version A, test method 2204B, Two Tone, Reference Each Tone Microsemi reserves the right to change, without notice, the specifications and information contained herein.
Test Conditions
Min
Typ 20
Max
Unit
VDD = 50V, IDQ = 3A, Pout = 150WPEP, f1 = 30MHz, f2 = 30.001MHz
-50 -75
dB
Typical Performance Curves
35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 14V 10V 9V 8V 7V 6V 5V 4V 0 V 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 , DRAIN-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE (V) DS(ON) FIGURE 1, Output Characteristics 20 Ciss ID, DRAIN CURRENT (V) Coss C, CAPACITANCE (pF) 10
IDMax Pdmax
35 30 25 ID, DRAIN CURRENT (A) 20 15
250 μs PULSE TEST