BLF246
VHF power MOS transistor
Rev. 5 — 1 September 2015
Product data sheet
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Product specification
VHF power MOS transistor
BLF246
PINNING - SOT121B
FEATURES
• High power gain
PIN
• Low noise figure
1
drain
• Easy power control
2
source
• Good thermal stability
3
gate
• Withstands full load mismatch.
4
source
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
• Large signal amplifier applications in the VHF frequency
range.
handbook, halfpage
1
DESCRIPTION
4
Silicon N-channel enhancement mode vertical D-MOS
transistor encapsulated in a 4-lead, SOT121B flange
package with a ceramic cap. All leads are isolated from the
flange. A marking code, showing gate-source voltage
(VGS) information is provided for matched pair
applications. Refer to the “General” section of the
handbook for further information.
d
g
2
3
CAUTION
This product is supplied in anti-static packing to prevent
damage caused by electrostatic discharge during
transport and handling. For further information, refer to
Philips specs.: SNW-EQ-608, SNW-FQ-302A, and
SNW-FQ-302B.
s
MAM267
Fig.1 Simplified outline and symbol.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
RF performance at Th = 25 °C in a common source test circuit.
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-B
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
PL
(W)
Gp
(dB)
ηD
(%)
108
28
80
≥16
≥55
WARNING
Product and environmental safety - toxic materials
This product contains beryllium oxide. The product is entirely safe provided that the BeO disc is not damaged.
All persons who handle, use or dispose of this product should be aware of its nature and of the necessary safety
precautions. After use, dispose of as chemical or special waste according to the regulations applying at the location of
the user. It must never be thrown out with the general or domestic waste.
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BLF246
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
VDS
drain-source voltage
−
65
V
VGS
gate-source voltage
−
±20
V
ID
DC drain current
−
13
A
Ptot
total power dissipation
−
130
W
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
+150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
200
°C
Tamb ≤ 25 °C
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VALUE
UNIT
Rth j-mb
thermal resistance from junction to mounting base
1.35
K/W
Rth mb-h
thermal resistance from mounting base to heatsink
0.2
K/W
MRA931
50
MGG104
200
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Ptot
ID
(A)
(W)
150
10
(1)
(2)
(2)
100
(1)
1
50
10−1
1
10
VDS (V)
0
102
0
(1) Current is this area may be limited by RDSon.
(2) Tmb = 25 °C.
100
Th (°C)
(1) Continuous operation.
(2) Short-time operation during mismatch.
Fig.2 DC SOAR.
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Fig.3 Power derating curves.
3
150
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BLF246
CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
V(BR)DSS
drain-source breakdown voltage
VGS = 0; ID = 50 mA
65
−
−
V
IDSS
drain-source leakage current
VGS = 0; VDS = 28 V
−
−
2.5
mA
IGSS
gate-source leakage current
VGS = ±20 V; VDS = 0
−
−
1
µA
VGSth
gate-source threshold voltage
ID = 50 mA; VDS = 10 V
2
−
4.5
V
∆VGS
gate-source voltage difference of
matched pairs
ID = 50 mA; VDS = 10 V
−
−
100
mV
gfs
forward transconductance
ID = 2.5 A or 5 A; VDS = 10 V
3
4.2
−
S
RDSon
drain-source on-state resistance
ID = 5 A; VGS = 10 V
−
0.2
0.3
Ω
IDSX
on-state drain current
VGS = 10 V; VDS = 10 V
−
22
−
A
Cis
input capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 28 V; f = 1 MHz
−
225
−
pF
Cos
output capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 28 V; f = 1 MHz
−
180
−
pF
Crs
feedback capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 28 V; f = 1 MHz
−
25
−
pF
VGS group indicator
LIMITS
(V)
GROUP
LIMITS
(V)
GROUP
MIN.
MAX.
MIN.
MAX.
A
2.0
2.1
O
3.3
3.4
B
2.1
2.2
P
3.4
3.5
C
D
2.2
2.3
Q
3.5
3.6
2.3
2.4
R
3.6
3.7
E
2.4
2.5
S
3.7
3.8
F
2.5
2.6
T
3.8
3.9
G
2.6
2.7
U
3.9
4.0
H
2.7
2.8
V
4.0
4.1
J
2.8
2.9
W
4.1
4.2
K
2.9
3.0
X
4.2
4.3
L
3.0
3.1
Y
4.3
4.4
M
3.1
3.2
Z
4.4
4.5
N
3.2
3.3
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BLF246
MGG105
2
MGG106
40
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ID
(A)
T.C.
(mV/K)
0
30
−2
20
−4
10
−6
10−2
10−1
1
ID (A)
0
10
0
10
15
20
VGS (V)
VDS = 10 V; valid for Th = 25 to 70 °C.
Fig.4
5
VDS = 10 V; Tj = 25 °C.
Temperature coefficient of gate-source
voltage as a function of drain current; typical
values.
Fig.5
MBD297
400
Drain current as a function of gate-source
voltage; typical values.
MRA930
800
handbook, halfpage
RDSon
C
(pF)
(Ω)
300
600
200
400
100
200
C os
C is
0
0
0
50
100
o
T j ( C)
0
150
10
20
30
40
VDS (V)
VGS = 10 V; ID = 5 A.
VGS = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.6
Drain-source on-state resistance as a
function of junction temperature; typical
values.
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Fig.7
5
Input and output capacitance as functions
of drain-source voltage; typical values.
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BLF246
MGG108
300
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Crs
(pF)
200
100
0
0
10
20
30
40
VDS (V)
VGS = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.8 Feedback capacitance as a function of
drain-source voltage; typical values.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
RF performance in CW operation in a common source test circuit.
Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W; RGS = 12 Ω unless otherwise specified.
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
ID
(A)
PL
(W)
Gp
(dB)
ηD
(%)
CW, class-B
108
28
0.1
80
>16
>55
CW, class-B
108
28
0.1
80
typ. 18
typ. 65
28
0(1)
80
typ. 15
typ. 72
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-C
108
Note
1. VGS = 0 (class-C).
Ruggedness in class-B operation
The BLF246 is capable of withstanding a load mismatch corresponding to VSWR = 50: 1 through all phases under the
following conditions: VDS = 28 V; f = 108 MHz; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W at rated output power.
Noise figure
Measured with 80 W power-matched source and load in the test circuit (see Fig.9) with VDS = 28 V; ID = 2 A;
f = 108 MHz; RGS = 27 Ω; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W; F = typ. 3 dB.
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BLF246
MGG095
MGG096
20
150
100
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Gp
Gp
ηD
(dB)
PL
(W)
ηD
(%)
100
10
50
50
0
50
100
50
0
150
0
PL (W)
0
1
2
3
4
PIN (W)
5
Class-B operation; VDS = 28 V; IDQ = 0.1 A; RGS = 12 Ω;
f = 108 MHz; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W.
Class-B operation; VDS = 28 V; IDQ = 0.1 A; RGS = 12 Ω;
f = 108 MHz; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W.
Fig.9
Fig.10 Load power as a function of input power;
typical values.
Power gain and efficiency as functions of
load power; typical values.
handbook, full pagewidth
C12
C10
input
50Ω
C1
L1
DUT
C11
L2
L4
L6
output
50Ω
L3
C7
C6
C2
C3
L5
R1
R3
C4
VDS
L7
R2
C5
VG
C8
C9
MGG097
Fig.11 Test circuit for class-B operation at 108 MHz.
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C14
L8
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BLF246
List of components (see Figs 11 and 12).
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
DIMENSIONS
CATALOGUE NO.
C1, C4, C5, C8,
C14
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
100 nF
2222 852 47104
C2, C3, C6, C7
film dielectric trimmer
5 to 60 pF
2222 809 08003
C9
electrolytic capacitor
2.2 µF, 63 V
2222 030 38228
C10
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor;
note 1
68 pF + 39 pF
in parallel
C11
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor;
note 1
69 pF + 100 pF
in parallel
C12
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor;
note 1
2x 100 pF
in parallel
C13
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor;
note 1
62 pF
L1
5 turns enamelled 0.6 mm copper
wire
52 nH
length 6.5 mm
int. dia. 3 mm
leads 2 × 10 mm
L2
2 turns enamelled 0.6 mm copper
wire
19 nH
length 3.5 mm
int. dia. 3 mm
leads 2 × 7.5 mm
L3, L4
stripline; note 2
31 Ω
length 13 mm
width 6 mm
L5
3 turns enamelled 1.6 mm copper
wire
36 nH
length 12 mm
int. dia. 6 mm
leads 2 × 5 mm
L6
hairpin of enamelled 1.6 mm
copper wire
14 nH
length 20 mm
L7
grade 3B Ferroxcube HF choke
L8
3 turns enamelled 1.6 mm copper
wire
52 nH
R1
metal film resistor
2 × 24 Ω in
parallel, 0.4 W
R2
metal film resistor
100 kΩ, 0.4 W
R3
metal film resistor
10 Ω, 0.4 W
4312 020 36640
length 8 mm
int. dia. 6 mm
leads 2 × 9 mm
Notes
1. American Technical Ceramics capacitor, type 100B or other capacitor of the same quality.
2. The striplines are mounted on a double copper-clad PCB with epoxy fibre-glass dielectric (εr = 4.5),
thickness 1.6 mm.
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BLF246
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STRAP
RIVET
70
STRAP
L7
+VDS
R3
C9
C5
R2
+ VG
C8
C4
L5
C1
C10
L1
R1
C11
L2
C2
C12
L8
L6
L3
C13
C14
L4
C3
C6
C7
MGG098
Dimensions in mm.
The circuit and components are situated on one side of the epoxy fibre-glass board, the other side being fully metallized to serve as a ground.
Earth connections are made by means of hollow rivets, whilst under the source leads, copper straps are used for a direct contact between the upper
and lower sheets.
Fig.12 Component layout for 108 MHz class-B test circuit.
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VHF power MOS transistor
BLF246
MGG093
5
MGG094
6
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handbook, halfpage
Zi
(Ω)
ZL
(Ω)
ri
0
4
RL
xi
−5
2
XL
−10
−15
0
0
50
100
150
0
200
50
100
150
200
f (MHz)
f (MHz)
Class-B operation; VDS = 28 V; IDQ = 0.1 A; RGS = 12 Ω;
PL = 80 W; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W.
Class-B operation; VDS = 28 V; IDQ = 0.1 A; RGS = 12 Ω;
PL = 80 W; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W.
Fig.13 Input impedance as a function of frequency
(series components); typical values.
Fig.14 Load impedance as a function of frequency
(series components); typical values.
MGG092
40
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
30
20
10
0
0
50
100
150
200
f (MHz)
Class-B operation; VDS = 28 V; IDQ = 0.1 A; RGS = 12 Ω;
PL = 80 W; Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.2 K/W.
Fig.15 Power gain as a function of frequency;
typical values.
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BLF246 scattering parameters
VDS = 28 V; ID = 50 mA; note 1
s11
f (MHz)
s21
s12
s22
|s11|
∠Φ
|s21|
∠Φ
|s12|
∠Φ
|s22|
∠Φ
5
0.83
−91.4
23.64
124.0
0.05
34.6
0.79
−88.1
10
0.75
−125.6
13.95
103.2
0.05
14.4
0.69
−122.2
20
0.73
−147.1
7.17
84.8
0.06
−2.7
0.68
−143.6
30
0.75
−154.3
4.64
73.4
0.05
−12.7
0.70
−150.6
40
0.78
−157.9
3.30
64.6
0.05
−20.1
0.73
−154.2
50
0.80
−160.3
2.48
57.5
0.04
−25.9
0.77
−156.7
60
0.83
−162.2
1.94
51.4
0.04
−30.5
0.80
−158.9
70
0.86
−164.1
1.56
46.1
0.04
−34.1
0.83
−160.8
80
0.88
−165.8
1.27
41.4
0.03
−36.8
0.85
−162.7
90
0.89
−167.3
1.06
37.6
0.03
−38.6
0.87
−164.3
100
0.91
−168.6
0.89
34.2
0.02
−39.6
0.89
−165.9
125
0.93
−171.7
0.62
27.1
0.02
−37.1
0.92
−169.3
150
0.95
−174.2
0.45
22.3
0.01
−20.7
0.94
−172.1
175
0.96
−176.6
0.34
19.3
0.01
24.3
0.95
−174.6
200
0.97
−178.3
0.27
17.4
0.01
62.3
0.96
−176.7
250
0.98
178.3
0.18
16.1
0.02
81.9
0.97
179.7
300
0.98
175.4
0.13
19.5
0.03
85.4
0.98
176.8
350
0.98
172.6
0.10
24.8
0.04
86.0
0.98
174.1
400
0.98
170.3
0.09
33.5
0.05
85.6
0.98
171.6
450
0.98
167.9
0.08
41.5
0.06
85.3
0.98
169.2
500
0.98
165.6
0.08
49.6
0.06
83.9
0.98
166.9
600
0.98
161.1
0.09
61.3
0.08
81.9
0.98
162.5
700
0.98
156.7
0.10
66.5
0.10
79.6
0.98
158.0
800
0.97
152.0
0.12
69.1
0.12
78.2
0.97
153.7
900
0.97
147.0
0.14
69.5
0.13
76.0
0.97
149.3
1000
0.96
142.0
0.16
70.1
0.16
74.3
0.97
144.8
Note
1. For more extensive S-parameters see internet:
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.markets/communications/wirelesscommunicationms/broadcast.
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BLF246
BLF246 scattering parameters
VDS = 28 V; ID = 100 mA; note 1
s11
f (MHz)
s21
s12
s22
|s11|
∠Φ
|s21|
∠Φ
|s12|
∠Φ
|s22|
∠Φ
5
0.81
−113.3
30.83
116.1
0.04
26.8
0.77
−111.3
10
0.77
−142.3
17.04
99.5
0.04
11.1
0.72
−140.7
20
0.76
−158.6
8.64
85.7
0.04
−0.8
0.71
−156.6
30
0.77
−163.5
5.67
77.3
0.04
−7.7
0.72
−161.5
40
0.79
−165.8
4.12
70.5
0.04
−12.7
0.74
−163.3
50
0.80
−167.2
3.18
64.6
0.03
−16.7
0.76
−164.5
60
0.82
−168.2
2.54
59.3
0.03
−19.9
0.78
−165.4
70
0.84
−169.2
2.08
54.5
0.03
−22.4
0.80
−166.3
80
0.85
−170.0
1.74
50.4
0.03
−24.0
0.82
−167.1
90
0.87
−170.9
1.48
46.6
0.02
−24.9
0.84
−168.0
100
0.88
−171.8
1.27
43.0
0.02
−25.1
0.86
−169.0
125
0.90
−173.9
0.90
35.4
0.02
−20.6
0.89
−171.3
150
0.92
−175.9
0.67
29.8
0.01
−5.0
0.91
−173.3
175
0.94
−177.8
0.51
26.0
0.01
24.7
0.93
−175.2
200
0.95
−179.6
0.41
22.7
0.01
52.6
0.94
−177.1
250
0.96
177.3
0.27
18.6
0.02
76.2
0.96
179.7
300
0.97
174.4
0.20
17.8
0.03
82.2
0.97
176.9
350
0.97
171.7
0.15
19.4
0.03
84.2
0.97
174.3
400
0.97
169.2
0.13
23.4
0.04
84.3
0.98
171.9
450
0.97
166.7
0.11
28.4
0.05
84.6
0.98
169.6
500
0.97
164.3
0.10
34.9
0.06
83.3
0.98
167.4
600
0.97
159.5
0.09
46.8
0.07
81.6
0.98
163.1
700
0.96
154.5
0.10
55.1
0.09
79.5
0.98
158.8
800
0.96
149.3
0.11
61.0
0.10
78.8
0.98
154.5
900
0.95
143.6
0.12
63.0
0.11
76.3
0.97
150.0
1000
0.92
136.3
0.12
67.1
0.12
78.0
0.97
145.2
Note
1. For more extensive S-parameters see internet:
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.markets/communications/wirelesscommunicationms/broadcast.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Flanged ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 4 leads
SOT121B
D
A
F
D1
q
C
B
U1
c
H
b
4
α
w2 M C M
3
A
U3
U2
p
w1 M A M B M
1
2
H
Q
0
5
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
b
c
mm
7.27
6.17
5.82
5.56
0.16
0.10
inches
0.286
0.243
0.229 0.006
0.219 0.004
OUTLINE
VERSION
F
H
p
Q
q
U1
U2
U3
w1
w2
2.67
2.41
28.45
25.52
3.30
3.05
4.45
3.91
18.42
24.90
24.63
6.48
6.22
12.32
12.06
0.25
0.51
0.506 0.505 0.105 1.120
0.496 0.495 0.095 1.005
0.130
0.120
0.175
0.725
0.154
0.98
0.97
0.255
0.245
0.485
0.475
0.01
0.02
D
D1
12.86 12.83
12.59 12.57
45°
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
SOT121B
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Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
VHF power MOS transistor
BLF246
DATA SHEET STATUS
LEVEL
DATA SHEET
STATUS(1)
PRODUCT
STATUS(2)(3)
Development
DEFINITION
I
Objective data
II
Preliminary data Qualification
This data sheet contains data from the preliminary specification.
Supplementary data will be published at a later date. Philips
Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification without
notice, in order to improve the design and supply the best possible
product.
III
Product data
This data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips
Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any time in order
to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Relevant changes will
be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification
(CPCN).
Production
This data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product
development. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the
specification in any manner without notice.
Notes
1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
2. The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was
published. The latest information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
3. For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.
DEFINITIONS
DISCLAIMERS
Short-form specification The data in a short-form
specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the
same type number and title. For detailed information see
the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Life support applications These products are not
designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
systems where malfunction of these products can
reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips
Semiconductors customers using or selling these products
for use in such applications do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
damages resulting from such application.
Limiting values definition Limiting values given are in
accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System
(IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting
values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device
at these or at any other conditions above those given in the
Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied.
Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may
affect device reliability.
Right to make changes Philips Semiconductors
reserves the right to make changes in the products including circuits, standard cells, and/or software described or contained herein in order to improve design
and/or performance. When the product is in full production
(status ‘Production’), relevant changes will be
communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change
Notification (CPCN). Philips Semiconductors assumes no
responsibility or liability for the use of any of these
products, conveys no licence or title under any patent,
copyright, or mask work right to these products, and
makes no representations or warranties that these
products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work
right infringement, unless otherwise specified.
Application information Applications that are
described herein for any of these products are for
illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make
no representation or warranty that such applications will be
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification.
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Printed in The Netherlands
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Date of release: 2003
Aug 05
Document order number:
9397 750 11597