BLF2043F
UHF power LDMOS transistor
Rev. 3 — 1 September 2015
Product data sheet
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Product specification
UHF power LDMOS transistor
BLF2043F
FEATURES
PINNING - SOT467C
• High power gain
PIN
DESCRIPTION
• Easy power control
1
drain
• Excellent ruggedness
2
gate
• Source on mounting base eliminates DC isolators,
reducing common mode inductance
3
source, connected to flange
• Designed for broadband operation (HF to 2.2 GHz).
1
APPLICATIONS
• Communication transmitter applications in the UHF
frequency range.
3
2
DESCRIPTION
Top view
Silicon N-channel enhancement mode lateral D-MOS
transistor encapsulated in a 2-lead flange package
(SOT467C) with a ceramic cap. The common source is
connected to the mounting flange.
MBK584
Fig.1 Simplified outline.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
RF performance at Th = 25 °C in a common source test circuit.
f
(MHz)
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-AB (2-tone)
f1 = 2200; f2 = 2200.1
VDS
(V)
PL
(W)
Gp
(dB)
ηD
(%)
dim
(dBc)
26
10 (PEP)
>11
>30
≤−26
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VDS
drain-source voltage
−
65
V
VGS
gate-source voltage
−
±15
V
ID
drain current (DC)
−
2.2
A
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
+150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
200
°C
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.
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Rth j-mb
thermal resistance from junction to mounting base
Rth mb-h
thermal resistance from mounting base to heatsink
VALUE
UNIT
5
K/W
0.5
K/W
Tmb = 25 °C; note 1
Note
1. Thermal resistance is determined under RF operating conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
V(BR)DSS
drain-source breakdown voltage
VGS = 0; ID = 0.2 mA
75
−
−
V
VGSth
gate-source threshold voltage
VDS = 10 V; ID = 20 mA
4
−
5
V
IDSS
drain-source leakage current
VGS = 0; VDS = 26 V
−
−
1.5
µA
IDSX
on-state drain current
VGS = VGSth + 9 V; VDS = 10 V
2.8
−
−
A
IGSS
gate leakage current
VGS = ±15 V; VDS = 0
−
−
40
nA
gfs
forward transconductance
VDS = 10 V; ID = 0.75 A
−
0.5
−
S
RDSon
drain-source on-state resistance
VGS = 10 V; ID = 0.75 A
−
1.2
−
Ω
Cis
input capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 26 V; f = 1 MHz
−
13
−
pF
Cos
output capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 26 V; f = 1 MHz
−
11
−
pF
Crs
feedback capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 26 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.5
−
pF
MGW642
102
handbook, halfpage
C
(pF)
Cos
Cis
10
Crs
1
10 −1
0
10
20
VDS (V)
30
VGS = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.2
Input, output and feedback capacitance as
functions of drain-source voltage, typical
values.
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UHF power LDMOS transistor
BLF2043F
APPLICATION INFORMATION
RF performance in a common source class-AB circuit. Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.4 K/W; unless otherwise specified.
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
IDQ
(mA)
PL
(W)
Gp
(dB)
ηD
(%)
dim
(dBc)
f1 = 2200; f2 = 2200.1
26
85
10 (PEP)
>11
>30
≤−26
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-AB (2-tone)
Ruggedness in class-AB operation
The BLF2043F is capable of withstanding a load mismatch corresponding to VSWR = 10 : 1 through all phases under
the following conditions: VDS = 26 V; f = 2200 MHz at rated load power.
MGW643
15
handbook, halfpage
0
handbook, halfpage
d im
(dBc)
ηD
Gp
Gp
MGW644
60
(dB)
(%)
−20
d3
40
10
ηD
d5
−40
d7
20
5
−60
0
0
4
8
12
PL (PEP) (W)
−80
0
16
0
4
8
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA;
f1 = 2000 MHz; f2 = 2000.1 MHz.
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA; Th ≤ 25 °C;
f1 = 2000 MHz; f2 = 2000.1 MHz.
Fig.3
Fig.4
Power gain and efficiency as functions of
peak envelope load power, typical values.
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12
PL (PEP) (W)
16
Intermodulation distortion as a function of
peak envelope load power; typical values.
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MGW645
15
handbook, halfpage
Gp
BLF2043F
0
handbook, halfpage
d im
(dBc)
ηD
Gp
(dB)
MGW646
60
(%)
−20
d3
40
10
ηD
d5
−40
d7
20
5
−60
0
0
4
8
12
PL (PEP) (W)
−80
0
16
0
4
8
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA;
f1 = 2200 MHz; f2 = 2200.1 MHz.
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA; Th ≤ 25 °C;
f1 = 2200 MHz; f2 = 2200.1 MHz.
Fig.5
Fig.6
Power gain and efficiency as functions of
peak envelope load power, typical values.
MGW647
0
handbook, halfpage
d3
(dBc)
−20
−40
(1)
(2)
(3)
−60
0
4
8
12
PL (PEP) (W)
16
VDS = 26 V; Th ≤ 25 °C;
f1 = 2200 MHz; f2 = 2200.1 MHz.
(1) IDQ = 115 mA.
Fig.7
(2) IDQ = 55 mA.
(3) IDQ = 85 mA.
Intermodulation distortion as a function of
peak envelope load power; typical values.
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12
PL (PEP) (W)
16
Intermodulation distortion as a function of
peak envelope load power; typical values.
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MGW648
MGW649
8
6
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
ZL
Zi
(Ω)
(Ω)
4
RL
6
2
4
0
xi
XL
−2
2
−4
ri
0
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
−6
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
2.1
f (GHz)
2.2
f (GHz)
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA; PL = 10 W; Th ≤ 25 °C.
Impedance measured at reference planes.
VDS = 26 V; IDQ = 85 mA; PL = 10 W; Th ≤ 25 °C.
Impedance measured at reference planes.
Fig.8
Fig.9
Input impedance as a function of frequency
(series components); typical values.
Load impedance as a function of frequency
(series components); typical values.
VDD
handbook, full pagewidth
C18
C19
C20
C13
C14
C15
L10
C11
Vgate
C12
C6
C5
R1
50 Ω
input
L9
C1
L6
L1
L2
L3
L4
C3
C10
C8
C2
50 Ω
output
L7
L8
L5
C4
C7
C9
MGW650
Fig.10 Class-AB test circuit for 2.2 GHz.
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C16
C17
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List of components (see Figs 10 and 11)
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
C1, C2, C10, C11
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 6.8 pF
C3, C4, C7, C9
Tekelec variable capacitor; type 37271
DIMENSIONS
CATALOGUE NO.
0.6 to 4.5 pF
C5
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 2.4 pF
C6, C18
tantalum SMD capacitor
C8
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 1.5 pF
C12, C20
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 2 1 nF
C13
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 10 pF
C14
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 51 pF
C15
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor; note 1 120 pF
C16
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
100 nF
2222 581 16641
C17
electrolytic capacitor
47 µF; 35 V
2222 036 90094
C19
electrolytic capacitor
100 µF; 63 V
2222 037 58101
L1, L8
stripline; note 3
50 Ω
4 × 1.5 mm
L2
stripline; note 3
50 Ω
7 × 1.5 mm
L3
stripline; note 3
58.1 Ω
12 × 1.2 mm
L4
stripline; note 3
11.3 Ω
9 × 10 mm
L5
stripline; note 3
11.3 Ω
11.5 × 10 mm
L6
stripline; note 3
52.8 Ω
11 × 1.4 mm
L7
stripline; note 3
50 Ω
5.5 × 1.5 mm
L9
stripline; note 3
64.7 Ω
38 × 1 mm
L10
2 turns enamelled 0.5 mm copper wire
R1
metal film resistor
10 µF; 35 V
int. dia. = 3 mm;
length = 3 mm
390 Ω; 0.6 W
2322 156 11009
Notes
1. American Technical Ceramics type 100A or capacitor of same quality.
2. American Technical Ceramics type 100B or capacitor of same quality.
3. The striplines are on a double copper-clad printed-circuit board with Rogers 5880 dielectric (εr = 2.2);
thickness 0.51 mm.
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C18
C13
C14
C15
C16
C20
C17
C19
VDD
L10
C11 C12
C6
Vgate
C5
R3
C1
C8
C2
C10
C9
C3
C7
C4
BLF2043F 2.2 GHz input
BLF2043F 2.2 GHz output
60
60
BLF2043F 2.2 GHz input
BLF2043F 2.2 GHz output
33
33
MGU555
Dimensions in mm.
The components are situated on one side of the copper-clad printed-circuit board with Teflon dielectric (εr = 2.2), thickness 0.51 mm.
The other side is unetched and serves as a ground plane.
Fig.11 Component layout for 2.2 GHz class-AB test circuit.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Flanged LDMOST ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 2 leads
SOT467C
D
A
F
3
D1
U1
B
q
c
C
1
E1
H
U2
E
A
w1 M A M B M
p
2
Q
w2 M C M
b
0
5
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
b
c
D
D1
E
E1
F
H
p
Q
q
U1
U2
w1
w2
mm
4.67
3.94
5.59
5.33
0.15
0.10
9.25
9.04
9.27
9.02
5.92
5.77
5.97
5.72
1.65
1.40
18.54
17.02
3.43
3.18
2.21
1.96
14.27
20.45
20.19
5.97
5.72
0.25
0.51
inch
0.184 0.220 0.006
0.155 0.210 0.004
0.364 0.365
0.356 0.355
0.233
0.227
0.235 0.065
0.225 0.055
0.73
0.67
0.135 0.087
0.805 0.235
0.562
0.010 0.020
0.125 0.077
0.795 0.225
OUTLINE
VERSION
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
ISSUE DATE
99-12-06
99-12-28
SOT467C
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STATUS(2)
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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
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