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MRF859 MRF859SMOTOROLA 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 to 960 MHz.
• Specified for VCE = 24 Vdc, IC = 0.9 Adc Characteristics
Output Power = 6.5 Watts CW
Minimum Power Gain = 11.5 dB
Minimum ITO = +47 dBm
Typical Noise Figure = 6 dB
• Characterized with Small–Signal S–Parameters and Series Equivalent
Large–Signal Parameters from 800 to 960 MHz
• Silicon Nitride Passivated
• 100% Tested for Load Mismatch Stress at All Phase Angles with 30:1
VSWR @ 24 Vdc, IC = 0.9 Adc and Rated Output Power
• Will Withstand RF Input Overdrive of 2 W CW
• Gold Metallized, Emitter Ballasted for Long Life and Resistance to Metal
Migration
• Circuit Board Photomaster Available by Ordering Document MRF859PHT/D
from Motorola Literature Distribution.
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 = 60°C
Derate above 60°C
P
D
34
0.24
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 = 60°C) R
θJC
3.9 °C/W
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
OFF CHARACTERISTICS
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage (IC = 25 mA, IB = 0) V
(BR)CEO
28 32 — Vdc
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage (IC = 25 mA, VBE = 0) V
(BR)CES
55 75 — Vdc
Collector–Base Breakdown Voltage (IC = 25 mA, IE = 0) V
(BR)CBO
55 75 — Vdc
Emitter–Base Breakdown Voltage (IE = 5 mA, IC = 0) V
(BR)EBO
4 5 — Vdc
Collector Cutoff Current (VCB = 15 V, IE = 0) I
CES
— — 2 mA
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