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M3D438
BLF1043
UHF power LDMOS transistor
Objective specification
Supersedes data of 2000 Feb 17
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Philips Semiconductors Objective specification
UHF power LDMOS transistor BLF1043
FEATURES
• High power gain
• Easy power control
• Excellent ruggedness
• Source on mounting base eliminates DC isolators,
reducing common mode inductance
• Designed for broadband operation (HF to 1 GHz).
APPLICATIONS
• Communication transmitter applications in the UHF
frequency range.
DESCRIPTION
Silicon N-channel enhancement mode lateral D-MOS
transistor encapsulated in a 2-lead flangeless package
(SOT538A) with a ceramic cap. The common source is
connected to the mounting base.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
RF performance at Th=25°C in a common source test circuit.
PINNING - SOT538A
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 drain
2 gate
3 source
handbook, halfpage
Top view
1
2
Fig.1 Simplified outline.
3
MBK905
MODE OF OPERATION
CW, class-AB (2-tone) f
f
(MHz)
= 960; f2= 960.1 26 10 (PEP) >16 >35 ≤−30
1
V
(V)
DS
P
(W)
L
G
p
(dB)
η
(%)
D
d
im
(dBc)
CW, class-AB (1-tone) 960 26 10 >16 >45 −
CAUTION
This product is supplied in anti-static packing to prevent damage caused by electrostatic discharge during transport
and handling. For further information, refer to Philips specs.: SNW-EQ-608, SNW-FQ-302A and SNW-FQ-302B.
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Philips Semiconductors Objective specification
UHF power LDMOS transistor BLF1043
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. MAX. UNIT
V
DS
V
GS
I
D
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS VALUE UNIT
R
th j-mb
R
th mb-h
drain-source voltage − 75 V
gate-source voltage −±15 V
drain current (DC) − 2.2 A
total power dissipation Tmb≤ 25 °C − tbf W
storage temperature −65 +150 °C
junction temperature − 200 °C
thermal resistance from junction to mounting base Tmb=25°C; note 1 4.6 K/W
thermal resistance from mounting base to heatsink 0.4 K/W
Note
1. Thermal resistance is determined under RF operating conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS
T
=25°C unless otherwise specified.
j
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
V
(BR)DSS
V
GSth
I
DSS
I
DSX
I
GSS
g
fs
R
DSon
C
is
C
os
C
rs
drain-source breakdown voltage VGS= 0; ID= 0.2 mA 75 −−V
gate-source threshold voltage VDS= 10 V; ID=20mA 4 − 5V
drain-source leakage current VGS= 0; VDS=26V −−0.15 µA
on-state drain current VGS=V
+9V; VDS=10V 3 −−A
GSth
gate leakage current VGS= ±15 V; VDS=0 −−1µA
forward transconductance VDS= 10 V; ID= 0.75 A − 0.5 − S
drain-source on-state resistance VGS= 10 V; ID= 0.75 A − 1.2 −Ω
input capacitance VGS= 0; VDS= 26 V; f = 1 MHz − 11 − pF
output capacitance VGS= 0; VDS= 26 V; f = 1 MHz − 9 − pF
feedback capacitance VGS= 0; VDS= 26 V; f = 1 MHz − 0.6 − pF
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