Data Sheet

DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
DATA SHEET
handbook, halfpage
MBD128
BF1204
Dual N-channel dual gate
MOS-FET
Product specification
Supersedes data of 2001 Apr 25
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FEATURES
BF1204
PINNING - SOT363
 Two low noise gain controlled amplifiers in a single
package
PIN
 Superior cross-modulation performance during AGC
 High forward transfer admittance
 High forward transfer admittance to input capacitance
ratio.
APPLICATIONS
 Gain controlled low noise amplifiers for VHF and UHF
applications with 3 to 9 V supply voltage, such as digital
and analog television tuners and professional
communications equipment.
DESCRIPTION
1
gate 1 (a)
2
gate 2
3
gate 1 (b)
4
drain (b)
5
source
6
drain (a)
handbook, halfpage
6
5
d (a)
4
s
d (b)
AMP
a
DESCRIPTION
The BF1204 is a combination of two equal dual gate
MOS-FET amplifiers with shared source and gate 2 leads.
The source and substrate are interconnected. Internal bias
circuits enable DC stabilization and a very good
cross-modulation performance during AGC. Integrated
diodes between the gates and source protect against
excessive input voltage surges. The transistor has a
SOT363 micro-miniature plastic package.
1
2
3
g1 (a)
AMP
b
g2
g1 (b)
Top view
MBL252
Marking code: L3*
* = - : made in Hong Kong
* = p : made in Hong Kong
* = t : made in Malaysia
Fig.1 Simplified outline and symbol.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
Per MOS-FET; unless otherwise specified


VDS
drain-source voltage
10
V
ID
drain current (DC)


30
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
Ts  102 C; note 1


200
mW
yfs
forward transfer admittance
ID = 12 mA; f = 1 MHz
25
30
40
mS
Cig1-s
input capacitance at gate 1
ID = 12 mA; f = 1 MHz

1.7
2.2
pF
Crss
reverse transfer capacitance
f = 1 MHz

15

fF
NF
noise figure
f = 800 MHz

1.1
1.8
dB
Xmod
cross-modulation
input level for k = 1% at 40 dB AGC 100
105

dBV
Tj
operating junction temperature

150
C

Note
1. Ts is the temperature at the soldering point of the source lead.
CAUTION
This product is supplied in anti-static packing to prevent damage caused by electrostatic discharge during transport
and handling.
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LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
Per MOS-FET; unless otherwise specified
VDS
drain-source voltage

ID
drain current (DC)
IG1
gate 1 current
IG2
gate 2 current
Ts  102 C
10
V

30
mA

10
mA

10
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation

200
mW
Tstg
storage temperature
65
+150
C
Tj
operating junction temperature

150
C
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
Rth j-s
PARAMETER
thermal resistance from junction to soldering point
MGS359
250
handbook, halfpage
Ptot
(mW)
200
150
100
50
0
0
50
100
150
Ts (°C)
200
Fig.2 Power derating curve.
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VALUE
UNIT
240
K/W
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BF1204
STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 C; per MOS-FET; unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
UNIT
10

V
V(BR)G1-SS gate-source breakdown voltage
VGS = VDS = 0; IG1-S = 10 mA
6
10
V
V(BR)G2-SS gate-source breakdown voltage
VGS = VDS = 0; IG2-S = 10 mA
6
10
V
V(BR)DSS
drain-source breakdown voltage VG1-S = VG2-S = 0; ID = 10 A
MAX.
V(F)S-G1
forward source-gate voltage
VG2-S = VDS = 0; IS-G1 = 10 mA
0.5
1.5
V
V(F)S-G2
forward source-gate voltage
VG1-S = VDS = 0; IS-G2 = 10 mA
0.5
1.5
V
VG1-S(th)
gate-source threshold voltage
VDS = 5 V; VG2-S = 4 V; ID = 100 A
0.3
1
V
VG2-S(th)
gate-source threshold voltage
VDS = 5 V; VG1-S = 4 V; ID = 100 A
0.3
1.2
V
IDSX
drain-source current
VG2-S = 4 V; VDS = 5 V; RG = 120 k; note 1
8
16
mA
IG1-S
gate cut-off current
VG1-S = 5 V; VG2-S = VDS = 0

50
nA
IG2-S
gate cut-off current
VG2-S = 4 V; VG1-S = VDS = 0

20
nA
Note
1. RG1 connects gate 1 to VGG = 5 V.
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Common source; Tamb = 25 C; VG2-S = 4 V; VDS = 5 V; ID = 12 mA; per MOS-FET (1); unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
yfs
forward transfer admittance
Tj = 25 C
25
30
40
mS
Cig1-ss
input capacitance at gate 1
f = 1 MHz

1.7
2.2
pF
Cig2-ss
input capacitance at gate 2
f = 1 MHz

3.3

pF
Coss
output capacitance
f = 1 MHz

0.85

pF
Crss
reverse transfer capacitance
f = 1 MHz

15

fF
Gtr
power gain
f = 200 MHz; GS = 2 mS; BS = BS(opt);
GL = 0.5 mS; BL = BL(opt); note 1
30
34
38
dB
f = 400 MHz; GS = 2 mS; BS = BS(opt);
GL = 1 mS; BL = BL(opt); note 1
26
30
34
dB
f = 800 MHz; GS = 3.3 mS; BS = BS(opt); 21
GL = 1 mS; BL = BL(opt); note 1
25
29
dB
NF
Xmod
noise figure
cross-modulation
f = 10.7 MHz; GS = 20 mS; BS = 0

9
11
dB
f = 400 MHz; YS = YS(opt)

0.9
1.5
dB
f = 800 MHz; YS = YS(opt)

1.1
1.8
dB
input level for k = 1% at 0 dB AGC;
fw = 50 MHz; funw = 60 MHz; note 2
90


dBV
input level for k = 1% at 10 dB AGC;
fw = 50 MHz; funw = 60 MHz; note 2

92

dBV
input level for k = 1% at 40 dB AGC;
fw = 50 MHz; funw = 60 MHz; note 2
100
105

dBV
Notes
1. For the MOS-FET not in use: VG1-S = 0; VDS = 0.
2. Measured in Fig.19 test circuit.
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ALL GRAPHS FOR ONE MOS-FET
MCD952
20
handbook, halfpage
VG2-S = 4 V
ID
(mA)
2.5 V
3.5 V
16
VG1-S = 1.5 V
ID
(mA)
2V
3V
MCD953
24
handbook, halfpage
1.4 V
16
12
1.3 V
1.5 V
8
1.2 V
1.1 V
8
1V
4
1V
0.9 V
0
0.4
0
0.8
1.2
0
1.6
2
VG1-S (V)
0
VDS = 5 V.
Tj = 25 C.
2
4
6
8
10
VDS (V)
VG2-S = 4 V.
Tj = 25 C.
Fig.3 Transfer characteristics; typical values.
Fig.4 Output characteristics; typical values.
MCD954
100
handbook, halfpage
VG2-S = 4 V
IG1
(μA)
MCD955
40
handbook, halfpage
3.5 V
3.5 V
yfs
(mS)
3V
80
VG2-S = 4 V
30
3V
60
2.5 V
20
2.5 V
40
2V
10
20
2V
1.5 V
1V
0
0.5
0
1
1.5
0
0
2
2.5
VG1-S (V)
4
VDS = 5 V.
Tj = 25 C.
VDS = 5 V.
Tj = 25 C.
Fig.5
Fig.6
Gate 1 current as a function of gate 1
voltage; typical values.
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8
12
16
20
ID (mA)
Forward transfer admittance as a function
of drain current; typical values.
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MCD956
20
MCD957
16
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
ID
(mA)
ID
(mA)
16
12
12
8
8
4
4
0
0
10
0
20
30
0
40
50
IG1 (μA)
1
2
3
4
5
VGG (V)
VDS = 5 V; VG2-S = 4 V.
Tj = 25 C.
VDS = 5 V; VG2-S = 4 V; Tj = 25 C.
RG1 = 120 k (connected to VGG); see Fig.19.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Drain current as a function of gate 1 current;
typical values.
Drain current as a function of gate 1 supply
voltage (= VGG); typical values.
MCD958
20
handbook, halfpage
RG1 = 68 kΩ
ID
(mA)
16
MCD959
16
handbook, halfpage
ID
(mA)
82 kΩ
VGG = 5 V
4.5 V
12
12
100 kΩ
4V
120 kΩ
3.5 V
150 kΩ
8
3V
8
180 kΩ
220 kΩ
4
4
0
0
0
2
4
6
VGG = VDS (V)
0
2
4
VG2-S (V)
VG2-S = 4 V; Tj = 25 C.
RG1 connected to VGG; see Fig.19.
VDS = 5 V; Tj = 25 C.
RG1 = 120 k (connected to VGG); see Fig.19.
Fig.9
Fig.10 Drain current as a function of gate 2
voltage; typical values.
Drain current as a function of gate 1 (= VGG)
and drain supply voltage; typical values.
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MCD960
40
MCD961
0
handbook,
gain halfpage
handbook, halfpage
IG1
(μA)
reduction
(dB)
−10
VGG = 5 V
30
4.5 V
−20
4V
20
3.5 V
−30
3V
10
−40
−50
0
0
2
4
VG2-S (V)
6
0
1
2
3
VAGC (V)
4
VDS = 5 V; Tj = 25 C.
RG1 = 120 k (connected to VGG); see Fig.19.
VDS = 5 V; VGG = 5 V; RG1 = 120 k;
f = 50 MHz; Tamb = 25 C.
Fig.11 Gate 1 current as a function of gate 2
voltage; typical values.
Fig.12 Typical gain reduction as a function of AGC
voltage; see Fig.19.
MCD962
120
MCD963
16
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Vunw
(dBμV)
ID
(mA)
110
12
100
8
90
4
80
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
gain reduction (dB)
0
VDS = 5 V; VGG = 5 V; RG1 = 120 k;
f= 50 MHz; funw = 60 MHz; Tamb = 25 C.
20
30
40
50
gain reduction (dB)
VDS = 5 V; VGG = 5 V; RG1 = 120 k;
f = 50 MHz; Tamb = 25 C.
Fig.13 Unwanted voltage for 1% cross-modulation
as a function of gain reduction; typical
values; see Fig.19.
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Fig.14 Drain current as a function of gain
reduction; typical values; see Fig.19.
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MLD429
102
handbook, halfpage
MLD430
103
handbook, halfpage
ϕrs
(deg)
yrs
Yis
(mS)
(μS)
ϕrs
102
10
bis
−102
yrs
gis
1
10−1
10
−103
−10
10
102
1
10
103
−1
103
102
f (MHz)
f (MHz)
VDS = 5 V; VG2 = 4 V.
VDS = 5 V; VG2 = 4 V.
Fig.15 Input admittance as a function of frequency;
typical values.
Fig.16 Reverse transfer admittance and phase as
a function of frequency; typical values.
MLD431
102
handbook, halfpage
yfs
(mS)
−102
ϕfs
(deg)
yfs
MLD432
10
handbook, halfpage
Yos
(mS)
bos
1
−10
10
ϕfs
1
10
102
10−1
f (MHz)
−1
103
10−2
10
gos
102
103
f (MHz)
VDS = 5 V; VG2 = 4 V.
VDS = 5 V; VG2 = 4 V.
Fig.17 Forward transfer admittance and phase as
a function of frequency; typical values.
Fig.18 Output admittance as a function of
frequency; typical values.
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VAGC
handbook, full pagewidth
R1
10 kΩ
C1
4.7 nF
C3
4.7 nF
L1
C2
RGEN
50 Ω
R2
50 Ω
DUT
≈ 2.2 μH
RL
50 Ω
C4
4.7 nF
RG1
4.7 nF
VGG
VI
VDS
MGS315
Fig.19 Cross-modulation test set-up (for one MOS-FET).
Scattering parameters
VDS = 5 V; VG2-S = 4 V; ID = 12 mA; Tamb = 25 C.
f
(MHz)
s11
s21
s12
s22
MAGNITUDE
(ratio)
ANGLE
(deg)
MAGNITUDE
(ratio)
ANGLE
(deg)
MAGNITUDE
(ratio)
ANGLE
(deg)
MAGNITUDE
(ratio)
ANGLE
(deg)
50
0.991
3.29
2.95
175.78
0.00060
85.25
0.995
1.44
100
0.987
7.12
2.90
171.61
0.00119
84.74
0.994
2.90
200
0.981
14.21
2.86
163.45
0.00234
80.85
0.992
5.70
300
0.969
21.22
2.83
155.11
0.00339
75.77
0.989
8.50
400
0.958
28.14
2.79
147.37
0.00429
72.23
0.987
11.25
500
0.939
35.01
2.74
139.04
0.00508
68.24
0.983
13.96
600
0.921
41.75
2.68
131.35
0.00565
64.97
0.981
16.67
700
0.898
48.51
2.62
123.38
0.00611
61.90
0.976
19.36
800
0.874
54.96
2.55
115.74
0.00646
57.77
0.973
22.04
900
0.847
61.62
2.49
107.84
0.00662
55.04
0.969
24.80
1000
0.817
67.84
2.41
100.24
0.00670
52.16
0.966
27.45
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Plastic surface-mounted package; 6 leads
SOT363
D
E
B
y
X
A
HE
6
5
v M A
4
Q
pin 1
index
A
A1
1
2
e1
3
bp
c
Lp
w M B
e
detail X
0
1
2 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
A
A1
max
bp
c
D
E
e
e1
HE
Lp
Q
v
w
y
mm
1.1
0.8
0.1
0.30
0.20
0.25
0.10
2.2
1.8
1.35
1.15
1.3
0.65
2.2
2.0
0.45
0.15
0.25
0.15
0.2
0.2
0.1
OUTLINE
VERSION
SOT363
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REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
JEITA
SC-88
10
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
04-11-08
06-03-16
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Date of release: 2010 Sep 16