NTE472
Silicon NPN Transistor
RF Power Output
= 1.8W @ 175MHz
P
O
Description:
The NTE472 is a silicon NPN transistor designed for amplifier, frequency multiplier or oscillator applications in military, mobile marine and citizens band equipment. Suitable for use as output driver
or pre–driver stages in VHF and UHF equipment.
Features:
D Specified 12.5 Volt, 175MHz Characteristics:
Output Power = 1.75 Watts
Minimum Gain = 11.5dB
Efficiency = 50%
D Characterized through 225MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Collector–Emitter Voltage, V
Collector–Base Voltage, V
Emitter–Base Voltage, V
CBO
EBO
Continuous Collector Current, I
Total Device Dissipation (T
Derate Above 75°C 28mW/°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range, T
16V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CEO
36V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.33A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
= +75°C , Note 1), PD 3.5W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
–65° to +200°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stg
Note 1. This device is designed for RF operation. The total device dissipation rating applies only
when the device is operated as a class B or C RF amplifier.
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OFF Characteristics
Collector–Emitter Breakdown Voltage V
Emitter–Base Breakdown Voltage V
Collector Cutoff Current I
: (TC = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
(BR)CEOIC
V
(BR)CESIC
(BR)EBOIC
CEO
= 25mA, IB = 0 16 – – V
= 25mA, VBE = 0 36 – – V
= 0.5mA, IC = 0 3.5 – – V
VCE = 10V, IB = 0 – – 0.3 mA
Electrical Characteristics (Cont’d): (TC = +25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
ON Characteristics
DC Current Gain h
Dynamic Characteristics
Output Capacitance C
Functional Test
Common–Emitter Amplifier Power Gain G
Collector Efficiency η
.260
(6.6)
Max
FE
ob
PE
VCE = 5V, IC = 50mA 20 – 150
VCB = 12V, IE = 0, f = 1MHz – – 15 pF
P
= 1.75W, VCC = 12.5V,
OUT
f = 175MHz
11.5 – – dB
50 – – %
.370 (9.39) Dia Max
.355 (9.03) Dia Max
(12.7)
Emitter
.500
Min
.018 (0.45) Dia
Base
Collector/Case
45°
.031 (.793)