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BFQ68
NPN 4 GHz wideband transistor
Product specification
File under Discrete Semiconductors, SC14
September 1995
Philips Semiconductors Product specification
NPN 4 GHz wideband transistor BFQ68
DESCRIPTION
NPN transistor mounted in a four-lead
dual-emitter SOT122A envelope with
a ceramic cap. All leads are isolated
from the stud. Diffused
emitter-ballasting resistors and the
application of gold sandwich
PINNING
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 collector
2 emitter
3 base
4 emitter
page
4
31
metallization ensure an optimum
temperature profile and excellent
reliability properties. It features very
high output voltage capabilities.
Top view
2
MBK187
It is primarily intended for final stages
in MATV system amplifiers, and is
also suitable for use in low power
Fig.1 SOT122A.
band IV and V equipment.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS TYP. MAX. UNIT
V
I
P
f
CEO
C
tot
T
collector-emitter voltage open base − 18 V
collector current − 300 mA
total power dissipation up to Tc=110°C − 4.5 W
transition frequency IC= 240 mA; VCE= 15 V; f = 500 MHz;
4 − GHz
Tj=25°C
V
o
output voltage Ic= 240 mA; VCE= 15 V;
1.6 − V
dim= −60 dB; RL=75Ω;
P
L1
output power at 1 dB gain
compression
ITO third order intercept point I
f
= 793.25 MHz; T
(p+q−r)
Ic= 240 mA; VCE= 15 V; RL=75Ω;
f = 800 MHz; T
= 240 mA; VCE= 15 V; RL=75Ω;
c
f = 800 MHz; T
amb
amb
=25°C
=25°C
amb
=25°C
28 − dBm
47 − dBm
WARNING
Product and environmental safety - toxic materials
This product contains beryllium oxide. The product is entirely safe provided that the BeO disc is not damaged. All
persons who handle, use or dispose of this product should be aware of its nature and of the necessary safety
precautions. After use, dispose of as chemical or special waste according to the regulations applying at the location of
the user. It must never be thrown out with the general or domestic waste.
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Philips Semiconductors Product specification
NPN 4 GHz wideband transistor BFQ68
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
V
CBO
V
CEO
V
EBO
I
C
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
THERMAL RESISTANCE
SYMBOL PARAMETER THERMAL RESISTANCE
R
th j-c
collector-base voltage open emitter − 25 V
collector-emitter voltage open base − 18 V
emitter-base voltage open collector − 2V
DC collector current − 300 mA
total power dissipation up to Tc=110°C − 4.5 W
storage temperature −65 150 °C
junction temperature − 200 °C
thermal resistance from junction to case 20 K/W
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