Philips bfr520 Datasheet

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BFR520
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
Rev. 03 — 1 September 2004 Product data sheet
1. Product profile

1.1 General description

The BFR520 is an NPN silicon planar epitaxial transistor in a SOT23 plastic package.

1.2 Features

■ High power gain
■ Low noise figure
■ High transition frequency
■ Gold metallization ensures excellent reliability.
■ RF front end wideband applications in the GHz range
◆ Analog and digital cellular telephones
◆ Cordless telephones (CT1, CT2, DECT, etc.)
◆ Radar detectors
◆ Pagers and satellite TV tuners (SATV)
◆ Repeater amplifiers in fiber-optic systems.

1.4 Quick reference data

Table 1: Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
V V
I P h C
f
G
CBO CES
C
tot
FE
re
T
UM
collector-base voltage - - 20 V collector-emitter
voltage collector current (DC) - - 70 mA total power dissipation up to Tsp=97°C DC current gain IC= 20 mA; VCE= 6 V 60 120 250 feedback capacitance IC=ic= 0 A; VCB=6V;
transition frequency IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V;
maximum unilateral power gain
RBE=0Ω --15V
[1]
- - 300 mW
- 0.4 - pF
f=1MHz
-9-GHz
f=1GHz IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V;
T
=25°C
amb
f = 900 MHz - 15 - dB f=2GHz -9-dB
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Table 1: Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
2
s21
insertion power gain IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V;
NF noise figure Γ
[1] Tspis the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.

2. Pinning information

Table 2: Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Symbol
1 base 2 emitter 3 collector
…continued
T
=25°C;
amb
f = 900 MHz
= Γ
; T
s
opt
= 5 mA; VCE=6V;
I
C
f = 900 MHz
= 20 mA;VCE=6V;
I
C
f = 900 MHz
= 5 mA; VCE=8V;
I
C
f=2GHz
amb
=25°C
13 14 - dB
- 1.1 1.6 dB
- 1.6 2.1 dB
- 1.9 - dB
3
3
1

3. Ordering information

Table 3: Ordering information
Type number Package
BFR520 - plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads SOT23

4. Marking

Table 4: Marking
Type number Marking code
BFR520 32*
[1] * = p: Made in Hong Kong
* = t: Made in Malaysia * = W: Made in China.
12
SOT23
2
sym021
Name Description Version
[1]
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5. Limiting values

Table 5: Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
V
CBO
V
CES
V
EBO
I
C
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
[1] Tsp is the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.
collector-base voltage open emitter - 20 V collector-emitter voltage RBE=0Ω -15V emitter-base voltage open collector - 2.5 V collector current (DC) - 70 mA total power dissipation up to Tsp=97°C storage temperature −65 150 °C junction temperature - 175 °C

6. Thermal characteristics

BFR520
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
[1]
- 300 mW
Table 6: Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Typ Unit
R
th(j-s)
[1] Tsp is the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.

7. Characteristics

Table 7: Characteristics
Tj=25°C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
I
CBO
h
FE
C
e
C
c
C
re
f
T
G
UM
s
21
thermal resistance from junction to soldering point
collector cut-off
IE= 0 A; VCB=6V --50nA
current DC current gain IC= 20 mA; VCE= 6 V 60 120 250 emitter
capacitance collector
capacitance feedback
capacitance transition
frequency maximum
unilateralpower gain
IC=ic= 0 A; VEB= 0.5 V;
-1-pF
f=1MHz IE=ie= 0 A; VCB=6V;
- 0.5 - pF
f=1MHz IC= 0 A; VCB=6V;
- 0.4 - pF
f=1MHz IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V;
-9-GHz
f=1GHz IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V;
T
=25°C
amb
[1]
f = 900 MHz - 15 - dB f=2GHz -9-dB
2
insertion power gain
IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V; T
=25°C; f = 900 MHz
amb
13 14 - dB
[1]
260 K/W
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Table 7: Characteristics
…continued
Tj=25°C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
NF noise figure Γs= Γ
T
P
L(1dB)
output power at 1 dB gain compression
IC= 20 mA; VCE=6V; R f = 900 MHz
ITO third order
; VCE=6V;
opt
=25°C
amb
= 5 mA; f = 900 MHz - 1.1 1.6 dB
I
C
= 20 mA; f = 900 MHz - 1.6 2.1 dB
I
C
= 5 mA; f = 2 GHz - 1.9 - dB
I
C
- 17 - dBm
=50Ω; T
L
amb
=25°C;
[2]
- 26 - dBm
intercept point
[1] GUM is the maximum unilateral power gain, assuming s12 is zero and
2
s
G
[2] I
= 20 mA; VCE= 6 V; RL=50Ω; T
C
Measured at f
UM
10
(2p−q)
-----------------------------------------------------
1s
= 898 MHz and f
21
2
–()1s
–()
11
amb
(2q−p)
22
=25°C; fp= 900 MHz; fq= 902 MHz
= 904 MHz.
dB.log=
2
400
P
tot
(mW)
300
200
100
0
0 50 100 200
150
T
sp
mra702
(°C)
250
h
FE
200
150
100
50
0
−2
10
VCE=6V.
−1
10
1
10
mra703
IC (mA)
2
10
Fig 1. Power derating curve. Fig 2. DC current gain as a function of collector
current.
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
0.6
C
re
(pF)
0.4
0.2
0
04812
mra704
V
(V)
CB
IC = 0 A; f = 1 MHz. T
Fig 3. Feedback capacitance as a function of
collector-base voltage.
25
gain (dB)
20
MSG G
15
mra706
G
max
UM
3 V
I
C
(mA)
mra705
2
f
T
(GHz)
12
8
4
0
−1
10
=25°C; f = 1 GHz.
amb
VCE = 6 V
11010
Fig 4. Transition frequency as a function of collector
current.
25
gain (dB)
20
15
mra707
G
10
5
0
0102030
I
C
(mA)
10
5
0
0102030
max
G
UM
(mA)
I
C
VCE= 6 V; f = 900 MHz. VCE= 6 V; f = 2 GHz.
Fig 5. Gain as a function of collector current;
f = 900 MHz.
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Fig 6. Gain as a function of collector current;
f = 2 GHz.
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
50
gain (dB)
40
30
20
10
0
10 10
G
UM
MSG
mra708
G
max
2
3
10
f (MHz)
4
10
50
gain (dB)
40
30
20
10
0
10 10
G
UM
MSG
2
10
3
G
max
f (MHz)
mra709
4
10
VCE= 6 V; IC= 5 mA. VCE= 6 V; IC= 20 mA.
Fig 7. Gain as a function of frequency; IC = 5 mA. Fig 8. Gain as a function of frequency; IC = 20 mA.
F
(dB)
min
mra714
5
f (MHz)
4
3
900
1000
G
ass
2000
20
G
ass
(dB)
15
10
F
min
(dB)
5
4
3
IC (mA)
20
5
G
ass
mra715
20
G (dB)
15
10
ass
2000
2
1
0
1
1000
900 500
F
min
10
I
(mA)
C
5
0
−5
2
10
VCE=6 V. VCE=6 V.
Fig 9. Minimum noise figure and associated available
gain as functions of collector current.
2
20
F
1
0
10
min
5
2
3
10
f (MHz)
5
0
−5
4
10
Fig 10. Minimum noise figure and associated available
gain as functions of frequency.
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pot. unst. region
+0.5
stability circle
90° +1
BFR520
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
1.0
+2
45°135°
0.8
0.6
+0.2
180°
0
−0.2
0.50.2
F = 3 dB
−0.5
Zo=50Ω; VCE= 6 V; IC= 5 mA; f = 900 MHz.
Fig 11. Noise circle figure; f = 900 MHz.
+0.5
+0.2
F
Γ
max
MS
= 9.3 dB
G = 9 dB
0.50.2
180°
0 G
F = 2 dB
F = 2 dB
min
Γ
OPT
1
F = 1.5 dB
−1
−90°
90° +1
F = 2.5 dB
= 1. 9 dB
1
F
min
= 1.1 dB
Γ
OPT
2
F = 3 dB
2
−2
+2
+5
5
−5
−45°−135°
mra716
45°135°
+5
5
0.4
0.2
0°
0
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0°
0
−2
−5
−45°−135°
1.0
mra717
−0.2 G = 8 dB
G = 7 dB
−0.5
−1
−90°
Zo=50Ω; VCE= 6 V; IC= 5 mA; f = 2000 MHz.
Fig 12. Noise circle figure; f = 2000 MHz.
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
90° +1
+0.5
+0.2
3 GHz
180°
0
−0.2
0.50.2
−0.5
1
−1
−90°
2
VCE= 6 V; IC= 20 mA; Zo=50Ω.
Fig 13. Common emitter input reflection coefficient (s11).
90°
+2
40 MHz
−2
1.0
45°135°
+5
5
10
−5
−45°−135°
mra710
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0°
0
1.0
40 MHz
180°
50 40 30 20 10
3 GHz
0
−90°
VCE= 6 V; IC= 20 mA.
Fig 14. Common emitter forward transmission coefficient (s21).
45°135°
0°
−45°−135°
mra711
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
90°
45°135°
3 GHz
180°
0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1
40 MHz
0
−90°
VCE= 6 V; IC= 20 mA.
Fig 15. Common emitter reverse transmission coefficient (s12).
90° +1
180°
+0.5
+0.2
0
−0.2
0.50.2
1
3 GHz
+2
2
5
−45°−135°
45°135°
+5
10
40 MHz
−5
mra712
0°
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0°
0
−0.5
−1
−90°
−2
−45°−135°
1.0
mra713
VCE= 6 V; IC= 20 mA; Zo=50Ω.
Fig 16. Common emitter output reflection coefficient (s22).
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor

8. Package outline

Plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads SOT23
D
3
A
A
1
12
e
1
b
p
e
w M
B
E
H
E
detail X
AB
Q
L
p
X
v M
A
c
0 1 2 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
A
UNIT
1.1
mm
0.9
OUTLINE VERSION
SOT23 TO-236AB
1
A
max.
0.1
cD
b
p
0.48
0.15
0.38
0.09
IEC JEDEC EIAJ
3.0
2.8
E
1.4
1.2
REFERENCES
1.9
e
e
0.95
H
L
Qwv
1
2.5
2.1
p
E
0.55
0.45
0.15
0.45
0.2
0.1
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-02-28 99-09-13
Fig 17. Package outline SOT23 (TO-236AB).
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BFR520

9. Revision history

Table 8: Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Doc. number Supersedes
BFR520_3 20040901 Product data sheet - 9397 750 13397 BFR520_CNV_2 Modifications:
BFR520_CNV_2 19971204 Product specification - not applicable -
• The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new presentation and
information standard of Philips Semiconductors.
• Table 4 “Marking”: Format of marking code changed.
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10. Data sheet status

BFR520
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
Level Data sheet status
I Objective data Development This data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product development. Philips
II Preliminary data Qualification Thisdata sheet contains data from the preliminary specification. Supplementary data will be published
III Product data Production This data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips Semiconductors reserves the
[1] Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design. [2] The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was published. The latest information is available on the Internet at
URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
[3] For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.
[1]
Product status
11. Definitions
Short-form specification — The data in a short-form specification is
extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Limiting values definition — Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information — Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
[2] [3]
Definition
Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification in any manner without notice.
at a later date. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification without notice,in order to improve the design and supply the best possible product.
right to make changes at any time in order to improve the design, manufacturing and supply.Relevant changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification (CPCN).

12. Disclaimers

Life support — These products are not designed for use in life support
appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any damages resulting from such application.
Right to make changes — Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes in the products - including circuits, standard cells, and/or software - described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or performance. When the product is in full production (status ‘Production’), relevant changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification (CPCN). Philips Semiconductors assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of any of these products, conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these products, and makesnorepresentations or warrantiesthatthese products are free from patent, copyright, or mask workright infringement, unless otherwise specified.

13. Contact information

For additional information, please visit: http://www.semiconductors.philips.com For sales office addresses, send an email to: [email protected]
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14. Contents

1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Thermal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10 Data sheet status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
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Date of release: 1 September 2004
Document number: 9397 750 13397
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