The DB-2933-54 is a RF broadband power
amplifier intended for linear or nonlinear operation
over the band 1.6 to 54 MHz using 2x SD2933
gold metallized N-channel MOS field-effect
transistors. The temperature compensating
biasing circuit supports class B and class AB
operation.
DB-2933-54 is designed in cooperation with
Specific RF Devices.
Figure 3.IMD vs frequencyFigure 4.Output power vs drain voltage
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
IM D (dBc)
-25
-30
-35
-40
051015 20253035 4045 505560 65
IM D
Frequency (M H z)
Vdd =
48V
Idq = 2x
900
Pout = 300 WPEP
mA
500
400
ower
300
pu
200
u
100
0
1014182226303438424650
Pin = 10W
Idq = 2x
1.6 M H z5 M Hz10 M Hz20 M Hz
28 M Hz40 M Hz60 M Hz
mA
900
Drain vo ltage (V)
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Typical performanceDB-2933-54
P
Figure 5.Harmonics vs frequency
0
Vdd =
-10
-20
Idq = 2x
Pout = 300 WPE
48V
900
mA
-30
-40
-50
Harmoni cs (dBc)
-60
-70
0510152025303540455055 6065
H2H3
Frequency (MHz)
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DB-2933-54Photos of DB-2933-54 amplifier
4 Photos of DB-2933-54 amplifier
Figure 6.Top view
Figure 7.Side view
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DB-2933-54 class of operationDB-2933-54
5 DB-2933-54 class of operation
●class B : a low bias point with ~100mA per transistor
●class AB : a higher bias point with ~ 900mA per transistor
To select a bias point, DB-2933-54 has a control port “BIAS”.
●The bias point is 2x 100 mA if “BIAS” is left open and in this case a DC voltage of ~5V
is present
●The bias point is 2 x 900 mA if “BIAS” is connected to ground.
"PA_ON" control port / ON-OFF bias current
●To switch-on biasing circuit, connect “PA_ON” to ground.
●To switch-off biasing circuit, left open “PA_ON”
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DB-2933-54SD2933 mounting recommendations
6 SD2933 mounting recommendations
6.1 Mounting recommendations
●Ensure holes in heatsinks are free from burrs;
●Minimum depth of tapped holes in heatsinks is 6 mm;
●Use 4-40 UNC-2A cheese-head screws with a flat washer to spread the joint pressure;
●The minimum flatness of the mounting area is 0.02 mm;
●Mounting area roughness should be less than 0.5 µm (micro);
●Avoid, as much as possible, use of flux or flux solutions because flux can penetrate
even when hermetically sealed ceramic-capped transistors. Tin and wash the printedcircuit board BEFORE mounting the power transistors, then solder the transistor leads
without using flux;
●Transistor leads may be tinned by dipping them full-length into a solder bath at a
temperature of about 230°C. No flux should be used during tinning;
●Recommended heatsink compounds : WPSII (silicon free) from Austerlitz Electronics,
340 from Dow Corning etc.
6.2 Mounting sequence
●Apply a thin layer of evenly distributed heatsink compound to the flange;
●Position the device with flat washers in place;
●Tighten the screws until finger tight (0.05 Nm);
●Further tighten the screws until the specified torque is reached;
●For M174, M177 & M244 type of packages, torque should be minimum 0.6 Nm and
0.75 Nm max.
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SD2933 mounting recommendationsDB-2933-54
Table 3.DMOS Packages - List of materials
Package
Typ e
M174
M174
(Moly
disk)
M177
M244
Description Flange Leadframe
0.500 DIA
4L NON
HERM
W/FLANGE
0.500 DIA
4L NON
HERM
W/FLANGE
(MOLY
DISK)
0.550 DIA
4L NON
HERM
W/FLANGE
2x
0.400x0.425
WIDE 2L
LAP N/H
FLANGE
Cu
Cu-Mo-
Cu
Cu-Mo-
Cu
(85%) -
Cu
(15%)
W
ALLOY 42
(Fe58 /
Ni42)
ALLOY 42
(Fe58 /
Ni42)
ALLOY 42
(Fe58 /
Ni42)
ALLOY 42
(Fe58 /
Ni42)
Ceramic
insulator
BeO
(99.5%
min)
BeO
(99.5%
min)
BeO
(99.5%
min)
BeO(99.5
% min)
Plating Torque (Nm)
Leads Flange MinMax
Au (100µ min) over
Ni (100µ min /
350µ max)
Au (100µ min) over
Ni (100µ min /
350µ max)
Au (60µ min) over
Ni (100µ min /
350µ max)
Au (60µ min) over
Ni (100µ min /
350µ max)
Ni(100µ min) + Pd
(10µ min)
Ni(100µ min) + Pd
(10µ min)
Au (100µ min)
over Ni (100µ min
/ 350µ max)
Au (60µ min) over
Ni (100µ min /
350µ max)
0.60.75
0.60.75
0.60.75
0.60.75
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DB-2933-54Package mechanical data
7 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect . The category of
second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com
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Revision historyDB-2933-54
8 Revision history
Table 4.Revision history
DateRevisionChanges
19-Oct-20061Initial release
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