
Philips Semiconductors Objective specification
UHF power LDMOS transistor BLF2043
FEATURES
• High power gain
• Easy power control
• Excellent ruggednes s
• Source on mounting base eliminates DC isolators,
reducing common mode inductance
• Designed for broadband operation (HF to 2.2 GHz).
APPLICATIONS
• Communication transmitter applications in the UHF
frequency range.
DESCRIPTION
Silicon N-channel enhancement mode lateral D-MOS
transistor encapsulated in a 2-lead flangless package
(SOT538A) with a ceramic cap. The common source is
connected to the mounting base.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
RF performance at T
=25°C in a common source test circuit.
h
PINNING - SOT538A
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 drain
2 gate
3 source
handbook, halfpage
Top view
1
2
Fig.1 Simplified outline.
3
MBK905
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-AB (2-tone)
CW, class-AB (1-tone)
f
(MHz)
= 2000; f2= 2000.1 26 10 (PEP) >12 >30 ≤−30
f
1
f
= 2200; f2= 2200.1 26 10 (PEP) >11 >30 ≤−30
1
V
(V)
DS
P
(W)
L
2000 26 10 >11 >40 −
2200 26 10 >10 >40 −
G
(dB)
p
η
D
(%)
d
im
(dBc)
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
V
DS
V
GS
I
D
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
drain-source voltage − 65 V
gate-source voltage −±15 V
drain current (DC) − 2.2 A
total power dissipation Tmb≤ 25 °C − tbf W
storage temperature −65 150 °C
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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Philips Semiconductors Objective specification
UHF power LDMOS transistor BLF2043
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS VALUE UNIT
R
th j-mb
R
th mb-h
Note
1. Thermal resistance is determined under RF operating conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS
T
=25°C unless otherwise specified.
j
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
V
(BR)DSS
V
GSth
I
DSS
I
DSX
I
GSS
g
fs
R
DSon
C
is
C
os
C
rs
thermal resistance from junction to mounting base Tmb=25°C, note 1 5 K/W
thermal resistance from mounting base to heatsink 0.4 K/W
drain-source breakdown voltage VGS= 0; ID=0.2mA 65 −−V
gate-source threshold voltage VDS=10V; ID=20mA 2 − 5V
drain-source leakage current VGS= 0; VDS=26V −−0.1 mA
on-state drain current VGS=V
+9V; VDS=10V 3 −−A
GS(th)
gate leakage current VGS= ±15 V; VDS=0 −−1 µA
forward transconductance VDS=10V; ID=0.75A − 0.5 − S
drain-source on-state resistance VGS=10V; ID= 0.75 A − 1.2 −Ω
input capacitance VGS= 0; VDS=26V; f=1MHz − 11 − pF
output capacitance VGS= 0; VDS=26V; f=1MHz − 9 − pF
feedback capacitance VGS= 0; VDS=26V; f=1MHz − 0.6 − pF
APPLICATION INFORMATION
RF performance in a common source class-AB circuit. T
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-AB (2-tone)
CW, class-AB (1-tone)
f
(MHz)
f
= 2000;
1
f
= 2000.1
2
f
= 2200;
1
f
= 2200.1
2
2000 262510>11>40−
2200 262510>10>40−
V
=25°C; R
h
DS
(V)
I
DQ
(mA)
26 25 10 (PEP) >12 >30 ≤−30
26 25 10 (PEP) >11 >30 ≤−30
= 0.4 K/W, unless otherwise specified.
th mb- h
P
(W)
L
G
(dB)
p
η
(%)
D
d
im
(dBc)
Ruggedness in class-AB operation
The BLF2043 is capable of with standing a load mis match correspond ing to VSWR = 10 : 1 through all phases under the
following conditions: V
= 26 V; f = 2000 MHz at rated load power.
DS
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