
< Power GaAs HEMT >
MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
DESCRIPTION
The MGF4851A power InGaAs HEMT (High Electron Mobility Transistor)
is designed for use in S to K band amplifiers.
The lead-less ceramic package assures minimum parasitic losses.
FEATURES
High gain and High P1dB
Glp=11dB , P1dB=14.5dBm (Typ.) @ f=12GHz
APPLICATION
S to K band low noise amplifiers
QUALITY GRADE
GG
RECOMMENDED BIAS CONDITIONS
VDS=2.5V , ID=25mA
Not to be reproduced or disclosed without
permission by Mitsubishi Electric
ORDERING INFORMATION
Tape & reel 3,000pcs/reel
RoHS COMPLIANT
MGF4851A is a RoHS compliant product. RoHS compliance is indicated by the letter “G” after the Lot Marking.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol Parameter Ratings Unit
V
GDO
V
GSO
ID
PT Total power dissipation 100 mW
Tch
T
stg
Gate to drain voltage -5 V
Gate to source voltage -5 V
Drain current IDSS mA
Channel temperature 125 °C
Storage temperature -65 to +125 °C
(Ta=25°C )
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
V
(BR)GDO
I
V
GS(off)
P1dB Output Power at 1dB gain
Glp Linear Power Gain
Note: P1dB and Glp are tested with sampling inspection.
Gate to drain breakdown voltage
Saturated drain current
DSS
Gate to source cut-off voltage
Compression
Parameter Test conditions
IG=-10µA
VGS=0V,VDS=2.5V
VDS=2.5V,ID=500µA
VDS=2.5V,ID=25mA
f=12GHz
VDS=2.5V,ID=25mA
f=12GHz,Pin=-5dBm
(Ta=25°C )
Outline Drawing
Fig.1
Limits Unit
MIN. TYP. MAX
-3 -- -- V
30 60 120 mA
-0.1 -0.8 -2.0 V
12 14.5 -- dBm
9 11 -- dB
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MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
Fig.1
Top
+0.20
-0.102.15
A
②
①
0
0
2
1
.
.
0
0
+
-
5
1
.
2
③
②
Side
0.20±0.1
0.80±0.1
2-R0.275
2-R0.20
①
②
Bottom
)
2
0
.
1
(
-
2
2
-
0
2
-
(
2
②
.
2
1
0
.
)
2
0
±
0
.
0
5
5
0
.
③
.
5
0
±
0
.
0
5
0
±
5
5
.
0
-
4
(0.30)
(2.30)
from "A" side view
Square shape electrode is Drain
Unit: mm
① Gate
② Source
③ Drain
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MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
70
VGS=-0.1V/STEP
60
50
(mA)
D
40
30
20
DRAIN CURRENT I
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5
DRAIN TO SOURCE VOLTAGE VDS(V)
20.00
15.00
VDS=2.5V
ID=25mA
f=12GHz
10.00
5.00
Output Power Po (dBm)
0.00
-10 -5 0 5 10
ID vs. VDS
Po vs. Pin
Input Power Pin (dBm)
(Ta=25°C)
VGS=0V
ID vs. VGS
80
VDS=2V
70
60
(mA)
D
I
50
40
30
20
DRAIN CURRENT
10
0
-1.0 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0.0
GATE TO SOURCE VOLTAGE VGS(V)
Po vs. Pin
20
VDS=2V
ID=10mA
f=12GHz
15
10
5
Output Power Pout (dBm)
0
-10 -5 0 5 10
Input Power Pin (dBm)
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MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
S PARAMETERS
]
Freq.
1 0.988 -17.6 5.833 163.3 0.014 76.8 0.550 -14.2
2 0.969 -34.6 5.713 147.5 0.028 64.2 0.543 -28.1
3 0.942 -51.1 5.536 132.3 0.040 52.7 0.534 -41.2
4 0.908 -67.4 5.339 117.4 0.052 40.8 0.519 -53.9
5 0.874 -82.6 5.125 103.4 0.061 30.1 0.508 -65.4
6 0.841 -97.4 4.942 89.7 0.070 19.8 0.494 -76.3
7 0.806 -111.9 4.769 76.2 0.078 9.8 0.478 -86.7
8 0.766 -126.6 4.603 62.7 0.086 -0.2 0.455 -97.5
9 0.714 -140.8 4.408 50.2 0.091 -12.4 0.415 -107.0
10 0.670 -154.5 4.277 37.8 0.093 -22.2 0.384 -115.3
11 0.638 -169.3 4.211 25.3 0.096 -31.4 0.351 -124.1
12 0.608 174.5 4.176 12.4 0.099 -40.7 0.318 -132.9
13 0.581 157.3 4.131 -0.9 0.102 -49.9 0.274 -143.7
14 0.569 137.4 4.114 -15.3 0.106 -61.5 0.226 -153.8
15 0.565 115.0 4.038 -30.5 0.103 -71.2 0.184 -165.4
16 0.566 91.9 3.890 -45.6 0.106 -79.8 0.130 177.0
17 0.592 69.4 3.763 -60.3 0.109 -91.6 0.085 130.2
18 0.624 48.6 3.608 -76.1 0.108 -103.7 0.075 59.9
19 0.680 28.2 3.372 -92.2 0.107 -116.0 0.132 18.2
20 0.739 7.7 3.099 -107.8 0.100 -129.0 0.188 -4.6
21 0.771 -9.2 2.815 -122.3 0.093 -138.2 0.251 -20.0
22 0.818 -23.0 2.576 -136.1 0.093 -149.6 0.314 -32.0
23 0.863 -38.7 2.313 -151.8 0.087 -160.1 0.394 -44.3
24 0.877 -51.5 2.018 -165.3 0.077 -173.8 0.447 -56.9
25 0.893 -63.1 1.799 -177.3 0.069 176.9 0.499 -66.2
(VDS=2.5V,ID=25mA,Ta=room temperature)
S22S11 S21 S12
Measurement plane (2.2mm)
Recommended foot pattern; RO4350B/ROGERS(εr=3.48, t=0.254mm)
We are ready to provide nonlinear model for ADS and MWO users. If you are interested, please contact our sales
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MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
S PARAMETERS
10 0.744 -123.4 4.500 66.5 0.083 10.6 0.483 -81.1
11 0.709 -133.5 4.514 57.5 0.092 3.1 0.468 -86.3
12 0.658 -146.0 4.549 47.0 0.099 -4.6 0.437 -91.4
13 0.607 -160.7 4.589 36.3 0.106 -12.3 0.392 -97.5
14 0.561 176.4 4.607 20.9 0.113 -25.3 0.324 -109.3
15 0.523 151.0 4.547 7.2 0.116 -36.3 0.241 -118.6
16 0.542 123.0 4.470 -6.8 0.120 -48.5 0.140 -131.0
17 0.598 95.1 4.267 -21.7 0.119 -59.8 0.030 -165.6
18 0.679 70.3 3.880 -37.6 0.113 -71.3 0.097 43.6
19 0.760 51.1 3.447 -51.9 0.105 -83.2 0.214 30.0
20 0.827 35.4 3.005 -65.2 0.094 -94.0 0.323 19.9
21 0.890 21.0 2.560 -80.4 0.084 -106.2 0.407 8.0
22 0.921 10.8 2.187 -90.3 0.074 -111.9 0.481 2.4
23 0.932 2.6 1.879 -100.1 0.064 -117.3 0.570 -2.3
24 0.933 -3.9 1.555 -108.1 0.056 -124.3 0.625 -6.3
25 0.947 -9.0 1.330 -114.7 0.049 -127.9 0.681 -7.6
26 0.947 -14.4 1.146 -121.8 0.042 -128.9 0.730 -8.8
Reference Point
(Conditions : VDS=2.5V,ID=25mA,Ta=25deg.C)
f S11 S21 S12 S22
Magn. Angle Magn. Angle Magn. Angle Magn. Angle
1 0.986 -16.1 6.558 165.2 0.015 79.0 0.539 -13.6
2 0.959 -35.1 6.385 148.7 0.028 65.3 0.531 -30.0
3 0.933 -47.6 6.118 136.8 0.040 56.6 0.525 -38.9
4 0.898 -64.4 5.865 123.4 0.050 46.8 0.502 -49.8
5 0.867 -76.5 5.505 112.8 0.058 38.6 0.498 -58.1
6 0.840 -86.5 5.187 103.8 0.064 32.3 0.492 -63.8
7 0.813 -96.0 4.891 94.8 0.069 26.7 0.487 -67.9
8 0.792 -106.6 4.710 83.6 0.073 18.8 0.487 -74.3
9 0.766 -114.9 4.538 74.9 0.077 14.2 0.486 -77.8
Gate
Source
Reference Point
Drain
Source
:
We are ready to provide nonlinear model for ADS and MWO users. If you are interested, please contact our sales
offices.
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< Power GaAs HEMT >
MGF4851A
Leadless ceramic package
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