Low Current, High Performance
NPN Silicon Bipolar Transistor
Technical Data
AT-30511
AT-30533
Features
• High Performance Bipolar
Transistor Optimized for
Low Current, Low Voltage
Operation
• 900 MHz Performance:
AT-30511: 1.1 dB NF, 16 dB G
AT-30533: 1.1 dB NF, 13 dB G
• Characterized for End-OfLife Battery Use (2.7 V)
• SOT-23 and SOT-143 SMT
Plastic Packages
• Tape-And-Reel Packaging
Option Available
[1]
Outline Drawing
EMITTER COLLECTO
305
BASE EMITTER
SOT-143 (AT-30511)
COLLECTOR
305
Description
Hewlett-Packard’s AT-30511 and
AT-30533 are high performance
NPN bipolar transistors that have
been optimized for maximum fT at
low voltage operation, making
A
A
them ideal for use in battery
powered applications in wireless
markets. The AT-30533 uses the 3
lead SOT-23, while the AT-30511
places the same die in the higher
performance 4 lead SOT-143. Both
packages are industry standard,
and compatible with high volume
Optimized performance at 2.7 V
makes these devices ideal for use
in 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz, and 2.4 GHz
battery operated systems as an
LNA, gain stage, buffer, oscillator,
or active mixer. Typical amplifier
designs at 900 MHz yield 1.3 dB
noise figures with 13 dB or more
associated gain at a 2.7 V, 1 mA
bias. Voltage breakdowns are high
enough for use at 5 volts. High
gain capability at 1 V, 1 mA makes
these devices a good fit for
900␣ MHz pager applications.
surface mount assembly
techniques.
The AT-3 series bipolar transistors
are fabricated using an optimized
The 3.2 micron emitter-to-emitter
pitch and reduced parasitic design
of these transistors yields
extremely high performance
products that can perform a multiplicity of tasks. The 5 emitter
finger interdigitated geometry
yields an extremely fast transistor
with high gain and low operating
currents.
version of Hewlett- Packard’s
10␣ GHz fT, 30 GHz f
MAX
SelfAligned-Transistor (SAT) process.
The die are nitride passivated for
surface protection. Excellent
device uniformity, performance
and reliability are produced by the
use of ion-implantation, selfalignment techniques, and gold
metalization in the fabrication of
these devices.
Note:
1. Refer to “Tape-and-Reel Packaging for
BASE EMITTER
SOT-23 (AT-30533)
Semiconductor Devices”.
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AT-30511, AT-30533 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Units Absolute Maximum
V
EBO
V
CBO
V
CEO
I
P
T
T
STG
Notes:
1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent
damage.
2. T
Mounting Surface
3. Derate at 1.82 mW/°C for TC > 95°C.
Emitter-Base Voltage V 1.5
Collector-Base Voltage V 11
Collector-Emitter Voltage V 5.5
Collector Current mA 8
C
Power Dissipation
T
Junction Temperature °C 150
j
[2] [3]
mW 100
Storage Temperature °C -65 to 150
= 25°C.
[1]
Thermal Resistance
θjc = 550°C/W
[2]
:
Electrical Specifications, T
= 25°C
A
AT-30511 AT-30533
Symbol Parameters and Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
NF Noise Figure
VCE = 2.7 V, IC = 1 mA f = 0.9 GHz dB 1.1
G
Associated Gain
A
VCE = 2.7 V, IC = 1 mA f = 0.9 GHz dB 14
h
Forward Current VCE = 2.7 V - 70 300 70 300
FE
[1]
16
[1]
[1]
1.4
[1]
11
[2]
1.1
1.4
[2]
13
[2]
Transfer Ratio IC = 1 mA
I
CBO
I
EBO
Notes:
1. Test circuit B, Figure 1. Numbers reflect device performance de-embedded from circuit losses.
Input loss = 0.4 dB; output loss = 0.4 dB.
2. Test circuit A, Figure 1. Numbers reflect device performance de-embedded from circuit losses.
Input loss = 0.4 dB; output loss = 0.4 dB.
1000 pF
W = 10 L = 1000
TEST CIRCUIT
BOARD MATL = 0.062" FR-4 (ε = 4.8)
DIMENSIONS IN MILS
Collector Cutoff Current V
Emitter Cutoff Current V
V
BB
W = 10 L = 1860
W = 30 L = 100
W = 30 L = 100
TEST CIRCUIT A: W = 20 L = 100
TEST CIRCUIT B: W = 20 L = 200 x 2
NOT TO SCALE
= 3 V µA 0.03 0.2 0.03 0.2
CB
= 1 V µA 0.1 1.5 0.1 1.5
EB
25 Ω
V
CC
W = 10 L = 1860
1000 pF
W = 10 L = 1025
[2]
Figure 1. Test Circuit for Noise Figure and Associated Gain. This Circuit is a
Compromise Match Between Best Noise Figure, Best Gain, Stability, a Practical,
Synthesizable Match, and a Circuit Capable of Matching Both the AT-305 and
AT-310 Geometries.
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AT-30511, AT-30533 Characterization Information, T
= 25° C
A
AT-30511 AT-30533
Symbol Parameters and Test Conditions Units Typ Typ
P
1dB
Power at 1 dB Gain Compression (opt tuning)
VCE = 2.7 V, IC = 5 mA f = 0.9 GHz dBm 7 7
G
Gain at 1 dB Gain Compression (opt tuning)
1dB
VCE = 2.7 V, IC = 5 mA f = 0.9 GHz dB 16.5 15
IP
Output Third Order Intercept Point,
3
VCE = 2.7 V, IC = 5 mA (opt tuning) f = 0.9 GHz dBm 17 17
2
|S21|
C
Gain in 50 Ω System; V
E
Collector-Base Capacitance VCB = 3V, f = 1 M Hz p F 0.04 0.04
CB
Typical Performance
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
NF MIN.
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
0.5
0
0
AMPLIFIER NF
0.5 2.5
1.0 1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1 mA
5 mA
2.0
= 2.7 V, IC = 1 mA f = 0.9 GHz dB 10 9
CE
25
20
15
Ga (dB)
10
5
0
0
5 mA
1 mA
0.5 2.5
1.0 1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.0
25
20
15
Ga (dB)
10
5
0
0
5 mA
1 mA
0.5 2.5
1.0 1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
Figure 2. AT-30511 and AT-30533
Minimum Noise Figure and Amplifier
[1]
NF
vs. Frequency and Current at
Figure 3. AT-30511 Associated Gain at
Optimum Noise Match vs. Frequency
and Current at VCE␣ = 2 .7 V.
Figure 4. AT-30533 Associated Gain at
Optimum Noise Match vs. Frequency
and Current at VCE␣ = 2 .7 V.
VCE␣= 2.7V.
10
8
6
4
P 1dB (dBm)
2
0
5 mA
2 mA
0.5 2.5
0
1.0 1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.0
Figure 5. AT-30511 and AT-30533
Power at 1 dB Gain Compression vs.
Frequency and Current at VCE␣ = 2.7 V.
25
20
5 mA
15
10
G 1dB (dBm)
5
0
0
0.5 2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2 mA
1.0 1.5
2.0
Figure 6. AT-30511 1 dB Compressed
Gain vs. Frequency and Current at
VCE␣ = 2.7 V.
25
20
15
10
G 1dB (dBm)
5
0
0
5 mA
2 mA
0.5 2.5
1.0 1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.0
Figure 7. AT-30533 1 dB Compressed
Gain vs. Frequency and Current at
VCE␣ = 2.7 V.
Note:
1. Amplifier NF represents the noise figure which can be expected in a real circuit representing reasonable reflection coefficients and
including circuit losses.
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