A 1200 W LDMOS power transistor for broadcast applications and industrial applications
in the HF to 500 MHz band.
Table 1.Application information
Mode of operationfV
CW1085010002675
pulsed RF2255012002471
CAUTION
DS
(MHz)(V)(W)(dB)(%)
This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Therefore care should be taken
during transport and handling.
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G
p
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1.2Features
Typi cal pulse d per formance a t fr equen cy of 225 MHz, a supply volt a ge of 50 V and an
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of 40 mA, a tp of 100 μs with δ of 20 %:
Dq
Output power = 1200 W
Power gain = 24 dB
Efficiency = 71 %
Easy power control
Integrated ESD protection
Excellent ruggedness
High efficiency
Excellent thermal stability
Designed for broadband operation (10 MHz to 500 MHz)
Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC, regarding Restriction of Hazard ou s Subs tances
(RoHS)
1.3Applications
Industrial, scientific and medical applications
Broadcast transmitter applications
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2.Pinning information
Table 2.Pinning
PinDescriptionSimplified outlineGraphic symbol
1drain1
2drain2
3gate1
4gate2
5source
[1] Connected to flange.
3.Ordering information
Table 3.Ordering information
Type numberPackage
BLF578-flanged balanced LDMOST ceramic package;
BLF578
Power LDMOS transistor
3
4
1
5
2
sym11
SOT539A
12
5
43
[1]
NameDescriptionVersion
2 mounting holes; 4 leads
4.Limiting values
Table 4.Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
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10. Abbreviations
Table 10.Abbreviations
AcronymDescription
CWContinuous Wave
EDGEEnhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
GSMGlobal System for Mobile communications
HFHigh Frequency
LDMOSLaterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
LDMOSTLaterally Diffused Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Transistor
RFRadio Frequency
TTFTime To Failure
VSWRVoltage Standing-Wave Ratio
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