DC35GN-15-Q4

DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE OUTLINE
QFN 4X4 mm
The DC35GN-15-Q4 is a COMMON SOURCE, class -AB, GaN on SiC
HEMT transistor capable of broadband pulsed and CW RF power
applications. This transistor utilizes gold metallization, air-cavity Cu-base
QFN package with high-thermal conductivity to provide superior electrical
and thermal performance with excellent reliability & ruggedness.
FEATURES:

Wide-band DC-3.5 GHz general purpose driver applications

Ideal for Pulsed Radar, Avionics, ISM, and CW Communication

15 W Pulsed and CW Psat and 18 dB Power Gain @ 1.4 GHz

Low-cost QFN package with excellent RF & Thermal performance

50V Bias Operation with high breakdown voltage
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Maximum CW Power Dissipation
Device Dissipation @ 25C
15 W
Maximum Voltage and Current
Drain-Source Voltage (VDSS)
125 V
Gate-Source Voltage (VGS)
-8 to +0 V
Supply Current ( IDD )
700 mA
Maximum Temperatures
Storage Temperature (TSTG)
-55 to +125 C
Operating Junction Temperature +200 C
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY 1 @ 25C
Parameter
Units
0.960 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.4 GHz
2.7 GHz
2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz
3.5 GHz
Output Power Psat
W
20
21
19
20
20
20
16
Power Gain
dB
18.5
18.3
18
13
13
13
12
D Drain Efficiency
%
65
72
66
60
63
60
60
1
Bias Condition: Vdd=+50V, Idq= 40 mA (Vgs= -2.0 ~ -4.5V typical), PW= 1 mS, DC = 10%
RF performance measured on the recommended evaluation board.
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
DC FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25C
ID(Off)
Drain leakage current
VGS = -8V, VDD = 50V
1
mA
IG(Off)
Gate leakage current
VGS = -8V, VDD = 0V
0.2
mA
BVDSS
Drain-Source breakdown voltage
VGS =-8V, IDD = 2mA
125
VGS(TH)
Gate Threshold Voltage
VDS =50V, IDD = 2mA
-4.8
-3.4
-2.5
V
Min
Typ
Max
Units
15
19
W
18
dB
66
%
0.1
dB
V
1
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25C
Symbol
Characteristics
Test Conditions
1
Pout
Output Power
Pin=0.32W Freq=1400 MHz
Gp
Power Gain
Pin=0.32W Freq=1400 MHz
D
Drain Efficiency
Pin=0.32W Freq=1400 MHz
Dr
Droop
Pin=0.32W Freq=1400 MHz
VSWR-T
Load Mismatch Tolerance
Pin=0.32W Freq=1400 MHz
Өjc
Thermal Resistance
including PCB, Tbase = 85 °C
Pulse Width=1 mS Duty=10%
3.5
CW
8.4
55
5:1
1
Bias Condition: Vdd=+50V, Idq= 40 mA (Vgs= -2.0 ~ -4.5V typical), PW=1 mS, DC = 10%
RF performance measured on the recommended evaluation board.
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Specifications are subject to change, consult the RFIS factory at (408) 986-8031 for the latest information
°C/W
DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
TYPICAL CW PERFORMANCE DATA 300 – 500 MHz Band
PERFORMANCE PLOTS
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
1
TYPICAL BROAD BAND PULSED PERFORMANCE DATA 0.96 – 1.215 GHz Band
Frequency
Pin
(W)
Pout
(W)
Id
(A)
RL
(dB)
ηD
(%)
Gain
(dB)
Droop
(dB)
960 MHz
0.32
22
.680
-12
67
18.6
0.25
1100 MHz
0.32
22
.630
-10.5
72
18.6
0.12
1215 MHz
0.32
21
.600
-14.7
71
18.3
0.10
PERFORMANCE PLOTS
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
1
TYPICAL BROAD BAND PULSED PERFORMACE DATA 1.2 – 1.4 GHz Band
Frequency
Pin
(W)
Pout
(W)
Id
(A)
RL
(dB)
ηD
(%)
Gain
(dB)
Droop
(dB)
1200 MHz
0.32
21.4
.590
-10
72.5
18.3
0.1
1300 MHz
0.32
20.4
.580
-17
70.3
18.1
0.1
1400 MHz
0.32
19.3
.580
-12
66.5
17.9
0.12
PERFORMANCE PLOTS
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
1
TYPICAL BROAD BAND PULSED PERFORMACE DATA 2.7 – 3.1 GHz Band
PERFORMANCE PLOTS
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
1
TYPICAL BROAD BAND PULSED PERFORMACE DATA 3.1 – 3.5 GHz Band
Frequency
Pin
(W)
Pout
(W)
Id
(A)
RL
(dB)
ηD
(%)
Gain
(dB)
Droop
(dB)
3100 MHz
1.0
20.0
.670
-6
60
13
0.2
3300 MHz
1.0
18.0
.580
-7.6
62
12.6
0.12
3500 MHz
1.0
16.0
.540
-8.4
60
12
0.11
PERFORMANCE PLOTS
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
THERMAL IR SCAN DATA ( Freq = 1.2 GHz)
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
THERMAL IR SCAN DATA ( Freq = 1.2 GHz)
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
EVALUATION BOARD LAYOUT Q4 EB2
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND BOM FOR 300-500 MHz
Board Material: Rogers RO4003C, 12 Mil Thickness, Er = 3.38, 1 OZ Cu
8 Mil Dia Vias below package, Qty: 39, Solid Cu Filled. Board Size: 1.5 x 1.3 inches
Item
C11,C12
C1
C9
C4,C5,C13
C6,C14
C8,C15
R1
R8
R5
R2
R3
R6
R7
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
J3
Q1
Description 300 - 500 MHz
0603, 39 pF, ±5%, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 10 pF, ±5%, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 1.8 pF, ±0.25pF, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 470 pF, ±5%, 100V, AVX, X7R
0603, 10000 pF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7R
1206, 4.7 uF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7S
0603 300 Ω
0603 360 Ω
0603 5.1 Ω
0402 5.1 Ω
0402 68 Ω
0603 20 Ω
0402 0 Ω JUMPER
0603HP, 15 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 56 nH , 5% Coilcraft
1008AF, 0.9 uH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 7.5 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 4.7 nH , 5% Coilcraft
TSM-105-01-S-SV-A, SAMTEC
DC35GN-15-Q4 QFN 4X4, 24L
Note: RF Input is DC short but Gate Input is DC Blocked
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
EVALUATION BOARD LAYOUT Q4 EB2
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND BOM FOR 960-1215 MHz and 1200-1400 MHz
Board Material: Rogers RO4003C, 12 Mil Thickness, Er = 3.38, 1 OZ Cu
8 Mil Dia Vias below package, Qty: 39, Solid Cu Filled. Board Size: 1.5 x 1.3 inches
Item
Description 0.96 - 1.215 GHz
Description 1.2 - 1.4 GHz
C1,C11,C12
C2
C3
C9
C4,C5,C13
C6,C14
C8,C15
R1
R5
R3
R6
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
J3
Q1
0603, 39 pF, ±5%, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 2.4 pF, 250V, ATC 600S
N/A
0603, 1.8 pF, ±0.25pF, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 470 pF, ±5%, 100V, AVX, X7R
0603, 10000 pF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7R
1206, 4.7 uF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7S
0603 0 Ω JUMPER
0603 5.1 Ω
0402 12 Ω
0603 20 Ω
0402HP, 2.2 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0402PA, 1.9 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 39 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 7.5 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 4.7 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0402HP 1nH, 5% Coilcraft
TSM-105-01-S-SV-A, SAMTEC
DC35GN-15-Q4 QFN 4X4, 24L
0603, 39 pF, ±5%, 250V, ATC 600S
N/A
0603, 3.9 pF, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 1.8 pF, ±0.25pF, 250V, ATC 600S
0603, 470 pF, ±5%, 100V, AVX, X7R
0603, 10000 pF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7R
1206, 4.7 uF, ±10%, 100V, AVX, X7S
0603 6.2 Ω
0603 5.1 Ω
0402 12 Ω
0603 20 Ω
0402HP, 2.2 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0402PA, 1.9 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 27 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 7.5 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0603HP, 4.7 nH , 5% Coilcraft
0402 0 Ω JUMPER
TSM-105-01-S-SV-A, SAMTEC
DC35GN-15-Q4 QFN 4X4, 24L
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Specifications are subject to change, consult the RFIS factory at (408) 986-8031 for the latest information
DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
EVALUATION BOARD LAYOUT Q4 EB2
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND BOM FOR 2700-3100 MHz & 3100-3500 MHz
Board Material: Rogers RO4003C, 12 Mil Thickness, Er = 3.38, 1 OZ Cu
8 Mil Dia Vias below package, Qty: 39, Solid Cu Filled. Board Size: 1.5 x 1.3 inches
For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: www.MICROSEMI.com
Specifications are subject to change, consult the RFIS factory at (408) 986-8031 for the latest information
DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
QFN 4X4 mm PACKAGE OUTLINE & DIMENSIONS
All Dimensions are in mm (typ).
PIN
FUNCTION
1,6,13,18
RF GND (Source)
2,3,4,5
RF IN (Gate)
7,8,9,10,11,12
N/C
14,15,16,17
RF OUT (Drain)
19,20,21,22,23,24
Backside
Exposed Pad
N/C
RF GND (Source) & Thermal Pad
Notes:
1. Backside exposed pad must be connected to Solid Cu filled vias for optimum RF & Thermal
performance. See recommended evaluation board layout
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DC35GN-15-Q4
15 Watts • 50 Volts • Pulsed & CW
GaN on SiC Wideband Transistor
QFN 4x4 mm
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Revision History
Revision
Date
Affected Section(s)
Description
2.0
09-16-14
-
Initial Preliminary Release
3.0
12-04-14
-
Added more Preliminary Data
4.0
2-17-15
-
Added more Data, Updated PCB layout and BOM
5.0
5-1-15
-
Added 3.1-3.5 GHz Data, PCB Layout and BOM
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Specifications are subject to change, consult the RFIS factory at (408) 986-8031 for the latest information