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Document Number: MMRF5017HS
Rev. 0, 06/2018
RF Power GaN Transistor
This 125 W RF power GaN transistor is capable of broadband operation from
30 to 2200 MHz and inc ludes input matc hing for ex tended bandwidth
performance. With its high gain and high ruggedness, this device is ideally
suited for CW, pulse and broadband RF applications.
This part is characterized and performance is guaranteed for applications
operating in the 30 to 2200 MHz band. There is no guarantee of performance
when this part is used in applications designed outside of these frequencies.
MMRF5017HS
30–2200 MHz, 125 W CW, 50 V
WIDEBAND
RF POWER GaN TRANSISTOR
Typical Performance: VDD = 50 Vdc, TA = 25C
Frequency
(MHz)
Signal Type
Pout
(W)
Gps
(dB)
D
(%)
30–940 (1,2)
CW
90
16.0
45.0
520 (1)
CW
125
18.0
59.1
940 (1)
CW
80
18.4
44.0
2200
Pulse
(100 sec, 20% Duty Cycle)
200
17.0
57.0
NI--400S--2S
Load Mismatch/Ruggedness
Frequency
(MHz)
520
(1)
Signal Type
VSWR
Pin
(W)
Test
Voltage
Pulse
(100 sec,
20% Duty Cycle)
> 10:1 at
All Phase
Angles
3.4
(3 dB
Overdrive)
50
Result
No Device
Degradation
1 Drain
Gate 2
1. Measured in 30–940 MHz wideband reference circuit (page 4).
2. The values shown are the minimum measured efficiency performance numbers
across the indicated frequency range.
Features
Advanced GaN on SiC, offering high power density
Decade bandwidth performance
Input matched for extended wideband performance
(Top View)
Note: The backside of the package is the
source terminal for the transistor.
Figure 1. Pin Connections
High ruggedness: > 10:1 VSWR
Typical Applications
Ideal for military end--use applications, including the following:
– Narrowband and multi--octave wideband amplifiers
– Radar
– Jammers
– EMC testing
Also suitable for commercial applications, including the following:
– Public mobile radios, including emergency service radios
– Industrial, scientific and medical
– Wideband laboratory amplifiers
– Wireless cellular infrastructure
This document contains information on a preproduction product. Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice.
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Table 1. Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Value
Unit
Drain--Source Voltage
Rating
VDSS
125
Vdc
Gate--Source Voltage
VGS
–8, 0
Vdc
Operating Voltage
VDD
0 to +55
Vdc
Maximum Forward Gate Current @ TC = 25C
IGMAX
24
mA
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
– 65 to +150
C
Case Operating Temperature Range
TC
– 55 to +150
C
TJ
– 55 to +225
C
TMAX
350
C
PD
154
0.77
W
W/C
Symbol
Value
Unit
RJC (IR)
(3)
C/W
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Absolute Maximum Channel Temperature
(1)
Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25C
Derate above 25C
Table 2. Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic (2)
Thermal Resistance by Infrared Measurement, Active Die Surface--to--Case
CW: Case Temperature 81C, 80 W CW, 50 Vdc, IDQ = 200 mA, 940 MHz
Thermal Resistance by Finite Element Analysis, Channel--to--Case
Case Temperature 90C, PD = 96 W
1.3
1.77 (4)
RCHC
(FEA)
C/W
Table 3. ESD Protection Characteristics
Test Methodology
Class
Human Body Model (per JS--001--2017)
2, passes 2500 V
Charge Device Model (per JS--002--2014)
II, passes 200 V
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25C unless otherwise noted)
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
V(BR)DSS
150
—
—
Vdc
Gate Threshold Voltage
(VDS = 10 Vdc, ID = 20 mAdc)
VGS(th)
–3.8
–3.0
–2.3
Vdc
Gate Quiescent Voltage
(VDD = 48 Vdc, ID = 200 mAdc, Measured in Functional Test)
VGS(Q)
–3.6
–3.1
–2.3
Vdc
IGSS
–7.5
—
—
mAdc
Characteristic
Off Characteristics
Drain--Source Breakdown Voltage
(VGS = –8 Vdc, ID = 20 mAdc)
On Characteristics
Gate--Source Leakage Current
(VDS = 0 Vdc, VGS = –5 Vdc)
Table 5. Ordering Information
Device
MMRF5017HSR5
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tape and Reel Information
R5 Suffix = 50 Units, 32 mm Tape Width, 13--inch Reel
Package
NI--400S--2S
Reliability tests were conducted at 225C. Operation with TMAX at 350C will reduce median time to failure.
Characterized in 30–940 MHz reference circuit at 940 MHz and 80 W CW output power.
Refer to AN1955, Thermal Measurement Methodology of RF Power Amplifiers. Go to http://www.nxp.com/RF and search for AN1955.
RCHC (FEA) must be used for purposes related to reliability and limitations on maximum channel temperature. MTTF may be estimated by
the expression MTTF (hours) = 10[A + B/(T + 273)], where T is the channel temperature in degrees Celsius, A = –10.3 and B = 8260.
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NOTE: Correct Biasing Sequence for GaN Depletion Mode Transistors
Turning the device ON
1. Set VGS to –5 V
2. Turn on VDS to nominal supply voltage (50 V)
3. Increase VGS until IDS current is attained
4. Apply RF input power to desired level
Turning the device OFF
1. Turn RF power off
2. Reduce VGS down to –5 V
3. Reduce VDS down to 0 V (Adequate time must be allowed for VDS to
reduce to 0 V to prevent severe damage to device.)
4. Turn off VGS
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30–940 MHz WIDEBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT — 2.0 5.0 (5.1 cm 12.7 cm)
J1
C5
R4
C3*
C11*
C6
Rev. 0
D103193
C9*
L7
L2
C4*
L6
C10
C7*
C8
R3
L1
L4
L5
C13* C14*
C2*
C1*
R2
L3
C17*
T1
R1
C19* C15
Q1
C16*
C18*
T2
C12*
*C1, C2, C3, C4, C7, C9, C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C17, C18 and C19 are mounted vertically.
aaa-030768
Figure 2. MMRF5017HS Wideband Reference Circuit Component Layout — 30–940 MHz
Table 6. MMRF5017HS Wideband Reference Circuit Component Designations and Values — 30–940 MHz
Part
Description
Part Number
Manufacturer
C1
1500 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC700B152JT50XT
ATC
C2
100 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B101JT500XT
ATC
C3, C7
39 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B390JT500XT
ATC
C4
680 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B681JT50XT
ATC
C5, C8
2.2 F Chip Capacitor
C3225X7R2A225KT
TDK
C6
22 F, 25 V Tantalum Capacitor
TPSD226M025R0200
AVX
C9
0.1 F Chip Capacitor
C1206C104K1RACTU
Kemet
C10
220 F, 100 V Electrolytic Capacitor
EEV--FK2A221M
Panasonic–ECG
C11
220 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC100B221JT200XT
ATC
C12
2.2 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B2R2BT500XT
ATC
C13, C14, C19
5.6 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B5R6CT500XT
ATC
C15
10 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B100JT500XT
ATC
C16, C18
470 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B471JT200XT
ATC
C17
330 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC800B331JT200XT
ATC
J1
#16 AWG, Magnetic Wire, Length = 2.5
8074
Belden
L1
270 nH Inductor
0603AF--271XJRU
Coilcraft
L2
422 nH inductor
132--18SMJL
Coilcraft
L3
240 nH Inductor
0603AF--241XJRU
Coilcraft
L4, L5, L6, L7
1.3 H Inductor
4310LC--132KE
Coilcraft
Q1
RF Power GaN Transistor
MMRF5017HS
NXP
R1
51 , 1/2 W Chip Resistor
CRCW201051R0JNEF
Vishay
R2
10 , 1/4 W Chip Resistor
CRCW080510R0FKEA
Vishay
R3, R4
100 , 4 W Chip Resistor
CW12010T0100GBK
ATC
T1, T2
High Power Transformer, 30–1000 MHz, 50 to 12.5
XMT0310B5012
Anaren
PCB
Shengyi S1000--2, 0.031, r = 4.8
D103193
MTL
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS — 30–940 MHz
WIDEBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
75
30
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 200 mA, CW
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
90 W
65
D
26
55
24
45
22
35
10 W
20
25
Gps
18
15
90 W
16
0
100
300
200
400
500
600
700
800
D, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%)
28
5
900 1000
f, FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 3. Power Gain and Drain Efficiency versus
Output Power and Frequency
24
75
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 200 mA, CW, f = 520 MHz
65
Gps
20
55
45
18
D
16
35
14
25
12
15
10
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
D, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%)
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
22
5
160
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 4. Power Gain and Drain Efficiency
versus CW Output Power – 520 MHz
21
50
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 200 mA, CW, f = 940 MHz
45
Gps
19
40
35
18
D
17
30
16
25
15
20
14
0
20
40
60
80
D, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%)
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
20
15
100
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 5. Power Gain and Drain Efficiency
versus CW Output Power – 940 MHz
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30–940 MHz WIDEBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
f
MHz
Zsource
Zload
20
39.0 + j23.1
11.3 – j5.0
30
59.6 – j3.7
11.0 – j3.1
50
28.3 – j28.7
11.1 – j1.8
70
15.5 – j22.2
11.2 – j1.3
90
11.1 – j17.3
11.3 – j1.1
136
7.9 – j11.3
10.7 – j1.4
174
7.0 – j8.9
10.0 – j0.3
360
6.2 – j5.0
11.9 – j0.2
440
6.0 – j4.6
11.9 – j0.0
520
5.5 – j4.7
12.3 – j0.1
760
2.5 – j4.0
14.4 – j1.2
850
1.7 – j2.9
16.2 – j3.5
940
1.1 – j1.8
15.9 – j7.9
1000
1.0 – j1.1
13.2 – j10.6
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured from
gate to ground.
Zload
50
= Test circuit impedance as measured
from drain to ground.
Device
Under
Test
Input
Matching
Network
Z
source
Output
Matching
Network
Z
50
load
Figure 6. Wideband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance — 30–940 MHz
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PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION AND TOOLS
Refer to the following resources to aid your design process.
Application Notes
AN1908: Solder Reflow Attach Method for High Power RF Devices in Air Cavity Packages
AN1955: Thermal Measurement Methodology of RF Power Amplifiers
Development Tools
Printed Circuit Boards
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3.
4.
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REVISION HISTORY
The following table summarizes revisions to this document.
Revision
Date
0
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Description
Initial release of data sheet
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