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MRF858 MRF858SMOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA
The RF Line
Designed for 24 Volt UHF l arge–signal, common e mitter, class A linear
amplifier applications in industrial and commercial equipment operating in the
range of 800–960 MHz.
• Specified for VCE = 24 Vdc, IC = 0.5 Adc Characteristics
Output Power = 3.6 Watts CW
Minimum Power Gain = 11 dB
Minimum ITO = +44.5 dBm
Typical Noise Figure = 6 dB
• Characterized with Small–Signal S–Parameters and Series Equivalent
Large–Signal Parameters from 800–960 MHz
• Silicon Nitride Passivated
• 100% Tested for Load Mismatch Stress at All Phase Angles with 30:1
VSWR @ 24 Vdc, IC = 0.5 Adc and Rated Output Power
• Will Withstand RF Input Overdrive of 0.85 W CW
• Gold Metallized, Emitter Ballasted for Long Life and Resistance to Metal
Migration
• Circuit board photomaster available upon request by contacting
RF Tactical Marketing in Phoenix, AZ.
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Collector–Emitter Voltage V
CEO
30 Vdc
Collector–Base Voltage V
CBO
55 Vdc
Emitter–Base Voltage V
EBO
4 Vdc
Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 50°C
Derate above 50°C
P
D
20
0.138
Watts
W/°C
Operating Junction Temperature T
J
200 °C
Storage Temperature Range T
stg
–65 to +150 °C
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Max Unit
Thermal Resistance (TJ = 150°C, TC = 50°C) R
θJC
6.9 °C/W
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
OFF CHARACTERISTICS
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage (IC = 20 mA, IB = 0) V
(BR)CEO
28 35 — Vdc
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage (IC = 20 mA, VBE = 0) V
(BR)CES
55 85 — Vdc
Collector–Base Breakdown Voltage (IC = 20 mA, IE = 0) V
(BR)CBO
55 85 — Vdc
Emitter–Base Breakdown Voltage (IE = 1 mA, IC = 0) V
(BR)EBO
4 5 — Vdc
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB = 24 V, IE = 0) I
CES
— — 1 mA
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