APPLICATION NOTE
SUBJECT: RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at f=380-470MHz.(Vdd=12.5V)
Features:
- The evaluation board for RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier
- Frequency: 380-470MHz
- Vdd: 12.5V
- Input power: 0.2W
- Output power: 79-88W
Silicon RF Power Semiconductors
Document NO. AN-UHF-122
Date : 28thFeb. 2011
Prepared : Y.Takase
S.Kametani
Confirmed :T.Okawa
(Taking charge of Silicon RF by
MIYOSHI Electronics)
- Quiescent Current: RD04HMS2 ; 0.1A, RD70HUF2 ; 1A
- Operating Current: 12-13A
- Surface-mounted RF power amplifier structure
DrainBias
(RD04HMS2)
RF IN
Gate Bias
(RD04HMS2)
Gate Bias
(RD70HUF2)
GND
Drain Bias
(RD70HUF2)
RF OUT
Gate Bias
(RD70HUF2)
PCB L=82.5mm W=60.0mm
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Contents
RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
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Page
1. Equivalent Circuitry ------------------------------------------------------------
2. Component List and Standard Deliverable ------------------------------- - - - - - -
3. PCB Layout -----------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Standard Land Pattern Dimensions ---------------------------------------- -
5. Typical RF Characteristics ---------------------------------------------------5-1. Frequency characteristics ------------------------------------------
5-2. Pout vs. Pin characteristics ------------------------------------------- -
5-3. Pout vs. Vdd characteristics ----------------------------------------5-4. Pout vs. Vgg characteristics ------------------------------------------ - - - - - - - -
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
1. Equivalent Circuitry
RF OUT
ML2 ML2
W=2.0 W=2.0
C46
C47
C48
L5
Via
7Via holes
C34
C32
ML2
C30
ML1
C28
ML1
C26
ML1
Electrode1
Source
RD70HUF2
Electrode3
Source
C24
C22
ML1
W=4.4 W=5.0
ML1
C38
C37 C36
50ohm
Characteristic impidance
Via
Via
ML2
W=1.9
W=1.3
W=1.8
W=3.6
CenterSource
W=4.6
Via
Via
Via
Via
W=1.3
W=1.8
W=3.6
Electrode
W=4.6
C35
C33
ML2
C31
ML1
C29
ML1
C27
ML1
ML1
W=4.4 W=5.0
C25
ML1
C23
er=4.7,TanD=0.018@1GHz
Via HoleDimensions, Diameter=0.8mmLength=1.6mm
Micro StripLine SubstrateThickness:ML1,T=0.2mm,ML2,T=1.1mm
Board material:GlassEpoxy Substrate--
Electrode2
Source
Electrode4
Source
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UNIT:W [mm]
R3
C18
R6
C41
Via
1Via hole
Drain Bias
GateBias1
GateBias2
C19
C16
R2
C8
W=1.0
ML1
Via
Via
Via
4Via holes
C14
C12
C10
L4
C43 C44 C45
ML1
W=4.7
W=2.0 W=2.0
R1
ML2 ML2
L3
R5
ML2
L2
C39 C40
ML2
W=2.0
L1
W=2.0 W=2.0
C1
R4
C20
C17
C9
Via
C5
W=2.0
C21
R7
W=1.0
ML1
C15
C13
C11
C6 C7
C4
C3
C2
C42
Via
1Via hole
ML2 ML2
RF IN
50ohm
Characteristic impidance
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
2. Component List and Standard Deliverable
- Component List
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* Inductor of Rolling Coil measurement condition : f=100MHz
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.,Ltd
Cu1Copper plate 2.8 x 1.8 x 0.4t (mm)
Evaluation Board assembled with all the component
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- Standard Deliverable
TYPE1
TYPE2
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3. PCB Layout
TOP VIEW (Layer 1)
RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
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BOARD OUTLINE: 82.5*60.0(mm)
BOTTOM VIEW (Layer 6), Perspective through Top View
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
Internal Layer (Layer 2) , Perspective Through Top View
Internal Layer (Layer 3) , Perspective Through Top View
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BOARD OUTLINE: 82.5*60.0(mm)
Internal Layer (Layer 4) , Perspective Through Top View
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
Nomial Total Completed Thickness ( included resist coating ) : 1.6mm
Internal Layer (Layer 5) , Perspective Through Top View
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BOARD OUTLINE: 82.5*60.0(mm)
Substrate Condition
200μ m
300μ m
300μ m
300μ m
200μ m
er: 4.7, TanD:0.018 @1GHz
Prepreg
Core
Prepreg
Core
Prepreg
Layer1( Copper T: 43μ m with gold plating )
Layer2( Copper T: 35μ m )
Layer3( Copper T: 35μ m )
Layer4( Copper T: 35μ m )
Layer5( Copper T: 35μ m )
Layer6( Copper T: 43μ m with gold plating )
Material: MCL-E-679G(R), Hitachi Chemical Co.
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
4. Standard Land Pattern Dimensions
4-1. RD70HUF2
=
.
a
i
D
8.3
3.3
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6.5 2.8 13.5 4.9 3.5
9
.
4
1.2
18.0
19.7
23.4 25.4
4-2. RD04HMS2
3.8
3.2
4.1
UNIT: mm
0.5
0.4
60°
0.4
REGULAR TRIANGLE ARRANGEMENT
2.0
UNIT: mm
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THROUGH HOLE
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
5. Typical RF Characteristics
5-1. Frequency characteristics
@ Pin Control (@ Pi=0.2W, 0.1W), Vdd=12.5V, Idq=1.1A (Vgg=2.67V)
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95
85
75
Po (W)
65
@Pi=0.2W
@Pi=0.1W
55
45
370 390 410 430 450 470
f (MHz)
65
@Pi=0.2W
60
55
ηT(%)
50
35
@Pi=0.1W
30
Gp (dB)
25
@Pi=0.2W
20
370 390 410 430 450 470
f (MHz)
0
-10
-20
-30
2fo (dBc)
-40
@Pi=0.2W @Pi=0.1W
45
@Pi=0.1W
40
370 390 410 430 450 470
f (MHz)
16.0
@Pi=0.2W
14.0
12.0
Idd (A)
10.0
8.0
6.0
370 390 410 430 450 470
@Pi=0.1W
f (MHz)
-50
-60
370 390 410 430 450 470
f (MHz)
0
@Pi=0.2W
-10
R.L. (dB)
-20
@Pi=0.1W
-30
370 390 410 430 450 470
f (MHz)
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5-1-1. Frequency characteristics data
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@ Pi=0.2W, Vdd=12.5V, Idq=1.1A
@ Pi=0.1W, Vdd=12.5V, Idq=1.1A
(Vgg=2.67V, RD04HMS2 ; 0.1A, RD70HUF2 ; 1A)
(Vgg=2.67V, RD04HMS2 ; 0.1A, RD70HUF2 ; 1A)
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
5-2. Pout vs. Pin characteristics
@ Vdd=12.5V, Idq=1.1A (Vgg=2.67V), f=380MHz, 425MHz, 470MHz
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100
80
60
Po (W)
40
20
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30
35
30
Gp (dB)
25
380MHz
380MHz
425MHz
470MHz
Pi (W)
425MHz
470MHz
50
425MHz
45
40
35
Po (dBm)
30
25
20
5 10 15 20 25
16
12
8
Idd (A)
4
380MHz
380MHz
470MHz
Pin (dBm)
425MHz
470MHz
20
5 10 15 20 25
Pin (dBm)
70
60
50
40
ηT (%)
30
20
10
0
5 10 15 20 25
425MHz
470MHz
380MHz
Pin (dBm)
0
5 10 15 20 25
Pin (dBm)
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5-2-2. Pout vs. Pin characteristics data
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[Conditions ; Vdd=12.5V, Idq=1.1A
@ f=380MHz
@ f=425MHz
(Vgg=2.67V, RD04HMS2 ; 0.1A, RD70HUF2 ; 1A)
]
@ f=470MHz
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
5-3. Pout vs. Vdd characteristics
@ Pi=0.2W (=23dBm), Idq=1.1A(Vgg=2.67V), f=380MHz, 425MHz, 470MHz
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100
80
60
Po (W)
40
20
0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
30
25
20
Gp (dB)
15
10
470MHz
380MHz
425MHz
Vdd (V)
380MHz
425MHz
470MHz
50
470MHz
45
40
Po (dBm)
35
30
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
16
12
470MHz
8
Idd (A)
4
425MHz
380MHz
Vdd (V)
380MHz
425MHz
5
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Vdd (V)
70
60
ηT (%)
50
40
380MHz
425MHz
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Vdd (V)
0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Vdd (V)
470MHz
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5-3-1. Pout vs. Vdd characteristics data
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[Conditions ; Pi=0.2W (=23dBm), Idq=1.1A
@ f=380MHz
@ f=425MHz
(Vgg=2.67V, RD04HMS2 ; 0.1A, RD70HUF2 ; 1A)
]
@ f=470MHz
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
5-4. Pout vs. Vgg characteristics
@ Vdd=12.5V, Pi=0.2W (=23dBm), f=380MHz, 425MHz, 470MHz
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110
90
425MHz
70
Po (W)
50
30
10
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
28
425MHz
26
24
22
Gp (dB)
20
18
380MHz
470MHz
Vgg (V)
380MHz
470MHz
50
45
Po (dBm)
40
16
12
Idd (A)
425MHz
380MHz
470MHz
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Vgg (V)
380MHz
425MHz
8
4
470MHz
16
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Vgg (V)
70
60
50
40
30
ηT (%)
20
10
425MHz
380MHz
470MHz
0
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Vgg (V)
0
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Vgg (V)
4
3
2
Idq(A)
1
0
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Vgg (V)
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RD04HMS2 & RD70HUF2 two-stage amplifier at 380-470MHz. (Vdd=12.5V)
5-4-1. Pout vs. Vgg characteristics data
[Conditions ; Pi=0.2W (=23dBm), Vdd=12.5V
@ f=380MHz
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@ f=425MHz
@ f=470MHz
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