PHILIPS BLF175

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BLF175
HF/VHF power MOS transistor
Product specification
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Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
HF/VHF power MOS transistor
FEATURES
BLF175
PIN CONFIGURATION
• High power gain
• Low intermodulation distortion
• Easy power control
• Good thermal stability
ook, halfpage
• Withstands full load mismatch
1
4
• Gold metallization ensures
excellent reliability.
d
g
DESCRIPTION
MBB072
Silicon N-channel enhancement
mode vertical D-MOS transistor
designed for large signal amplifier
applications in the HF/VHF frequency
range.
2
3
MSB057
The transistor has a 4-lead, SOT123
flange envelope, with a ceramic cap.
All leads are isolated from the flange.
A marking code, showing gate-source
voltage (VGS) information is provided
for matched pair applications. Refer
to the 'General' section for further
information.
s
Fig.1 Simplified outline and symbol.
CAUTION
The device is supplied in an antistatic package. The gate-source input must
be protected against static charge during transport and handling.
WARNING
PINNING - SOT123
PIN
Product and environmental safety - toxic materials
DESCRIPTION
1
drain
2
source
3
gate
4
source
This product contains beryllium oxide. The product is entirely safe provided
that the BeO disc is not damaged. All persons who handle, use or dispose of
this product should be aware of its nature and of the necessary safety
precautions. After use, dispose of as chemical or special waste according to
the regulations applying at the location of the user. It must never be thrown
out with the general or domestic waste.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
RF performance at Th = 25 °C in a common source test circuit.
f
(MHZ)
VDS
(V)
IDQ
(mA)
PL
(W)
GP
(dB)
ηD
(%)
d3
(dB)
class-A
28
50
800
8 (PEP)
> 24
−
< −40
class-AB
28
50
150
30 (PEP)
typ. 24
typ. 40
(note 1)
typ. −35
108
50
30
30
typ. 20
typ. 65
−
MODE OF
OPERATION
CW, class-B
Note
1. 2-tone efficiency.
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LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
VDS
drain-source voltage
−
110
V
±VGS
gate-source voltage
−
20
V
ID
DC drain current
−
4
A
Ptot
total power dissipation
−
68
W
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
200
°C
up to Tmb = 25 °C
THERMAL RESISTANCE
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
THERMAL
RESISTANCE
Rth j-mb
thermal resistance from junction to mounting base
Tmb = 25 °C; Ptot = 68 W
2.6 K/W
Rth mb-h
thermal resistance from mounting base to heatsink
Tmb = 25 °C; Ptot = 68 W
0.3 K/W
MGP063
MRA905
10
100
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Ptot
(W)
ID
(A)
80
(2)
(1)
60
(2)
1
(1)
40
20
10−1
1
10
VDS (V)
0
102
0
(1) Current is this area may be limited by RDS(on).
(2) Tmb = 25 °C.
80
120
Th (°C)
160
(1) Continuous operation.
(2) Short-time operation during mismatch.
Fig.2 DC SOAR.
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Fig.3 Power/temperature derating curves.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
V(BR)DSS
drain-source breakdown voltage
ID = 10 mA; VGS = 0
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
110
−
−
V
IDSS
drain-source leakage current
VGS = 0; VDS = 50 V
−
−
100
µA
IGSS
gate-source leakage current
±VGS = 20 V; VDS = 0
−
−
1
µA
VGS(th)
gate-source threshold voltage
ID = 10 mA; VDS = 10 V
2
−
4.5
V
∆VGS
gate-source voltage difference of
matched pairs
ID = 10 mA; VDS = 10 V
−
−
100
mV
gfs
forward transconductance
ID = 1 A; VDS = 10 V
1.1
1.6
−
S
RDS(on)
drain-source on-state resistance
ID = 1 A; VGS = 10 V
−
0.75
1.5
Ω
IDSX
on-state drain current
VGS = 10 V; VDS = 10 V
−
5.5
−
A
Cis
input capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz
−
130
−
pF
Cos
output capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz
−
36
−
pF
Crs
feedback capacitance
VGS = 0; VDS = 50 V; f = 1 MHz
−
3.7
−
pF
MGP064
0
MGP065
6
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
T.C.
(mV/K)
ID
(A)
−1
4
−2
−3
2
−4
−5
10−2
10−1
0
ID (A)
0
1
5
VGS (V)
10
VDS = 10 V.
VDS = 10 V; Tj = 25 °C.
Fig.4
Temperature coefficient of gate-source
voltage as a function of drain current, typical
values.
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Fig.5
4
Drain current as a function of gate-source
voltage, typical values.
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MGP066
1.5
MGP067
400
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
C
(pF)
RDS(on)
(Ω)
300
1
200
Cis
0.5
100
Cos
0
0
50
100
Tj (°C)
0
150
0
10
ID = 1 A; VGS = 10 V.
VGS = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.6
Fig.7
Drain-source on-state resistance as a
function of junction temperature, typical
values.
MGP068
150
handbook, halfpage
Crs
(pF)
100
50
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
VDS (V)
VGS = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.8
Feedback capacitance as a function of
drain-source voltage, typical values.
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20
30
40
50
VDS (V)
Input and output capacitance as functions
of drain-source voltage, typical values.
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BLF175
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR CLASS-A OPERATION
Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.3 K/W; unless otherwise specified.
RF performance in SSB operation in a common source circuit.
f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
PL
(W)
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
IDQ
(mA)
GP
(dB)
d3
(dB)
(note 1)
d5
(dB)
(note 1)
RGS
(Ω)
0 to 8 (PEP)
28
50
800
> 24
typ. 28
> −40
typ. −44
< −40
typ. −64
24
24
Note
1. Stated figures are maximum values encountered at any driving level between the specified value of PEP and are
referred to the according level of either the equal amplified tones. Related to the according peak envelope power
these figures should be decreased by 6 dB.
MGP069
MGP070
40
0
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
d3
(dB)
30
−20
20
−40
10
−60
−80
0
0
5
10
15
20
PL (W) PEP
0
5
10
15
20
PL (W) PEP
Class-A operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.8 A;
RGS = 24 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
solid line: Th = 25 °C.
dotted line: Th = 70 °C.
Class-A operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.8 A;
RGS = 24 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
solid line: Th = 25 °C.
dotted line: Th = 70 °C.
Fig.9
Fig.10 Third order intermodulation distortion as a
function of load power, typical values.
Power gain as a function of load power,
typical values.
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MGP071
MGP072
−20
40
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
d3
(dB)
30
−40
20
10
−60
0
0
10
20
30
f (MHz)
40
0
10
20
30
f (MHz)
40
Class-A operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.8 A;
PL = 8 W (PEP); RGS = 24 Ω; f1 − f2 = 1 MHz.
Class-A operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.8 A;
PL = 8 W (PEP); RGS = 24 Ω; f1 − f2 = 1 MHz.
Fig.11 Power gain as a function of frequency,
typical values.
Fig.12 Third order intermodulation distortion as a
function of frequency, typical values.
C4
R2
handbook, full pagewidth
C5
D.U.T.
T1
50 Ω
input
L4
C9
C1
L2
R1
C6
C7
L1
R3
C3
L3
C8
+VG
+VD
MGP073
f = 28 MHz.
Fig.13 Test circuit for class-A operation.
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50 Ω
output
C2
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List of components (class-A test circuit)
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
DIMENSIONS
CATALOGUE NO.
C1
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
(note 1)
39 pF
C2
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
3 × 10 nF
2222 852 47103
C3, C4, C6
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
100 nF
2222 852 47104
C5
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
10 nF
2222 852 47103
C7
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
3 × 100 nF
2222 852 47104
C8
aluminium electrolytic capacitor
10 µF, 63 V
2222 030 28109
C9
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
(note 1)
24 pF
L1
4 turns enamelled 0.6 mm copper
wire
86 nH
length 3.3 mm;
int. dia. 5 mm;
leads 2 x 2 mm
L2
36 turns enamelled 0.7 mm copper
wire wound on a rod grade 4B1
Ferroxcube drain choke
20 µH
length 30 mm;
int. dia. 5 mm
L3
grade 3B Ferroxcube wideband RF
choke
L4
8 turns enamelled 1 mm copper wire 189 nH
R1
0.4 W metal film resistor
24 Ω
R2
0.4 W metal film resistor
1500 Ω
R3
0.4 W metal film resistor
10 Ω
T1
4 : 1 transformer; 18 turns twisted
pair of 0.25 mm copper wire with
10 twists per cm, wound on a grade
4C6 toroidal core
4330 030 30031
4312 020 36640
length 9.5 mm;
int. dia. 5 mm;
leads 2 x 3 mm
dimensions
9 x 6 x 3 mm
4322 020 97171
Note
1. American Technical Ceramics (ATC) capacitor, type 100B or other capacitor of the same quality.
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100
handbook, full pagewidth
mounting screw
90
strap
strap
L3
+VDD
+VG
C7
L1
C6
C8
R3
C3
L2
R1
T1
C5
L4
C2
C9
C1
R2
C4
MGP074
Note: The circuit and components are situated on one side of the epoxy fibre-glass board, the other side being
fully metallized to serve as earth. Earth connections are made by means of hollow rivets and straps at the two
edges and under the source contacts.
Fig.14 Component layout for 28 MHz class-A test circuit.
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HF/VHF power MOS transistor
BLF175
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR CLASS-AB OPERATION
Th = 25 °C; Rth mb-h = 0.3 K/W; unless otherwise specified.
RF performance in SSB operation in a common source circuit.
f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
PL
(W)
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
IDQ
(mA)
GP
(dB)
ηD
(%)
d3
(dB)
(note 1)
d5
(dB)
(note 1)
RGS
(Ω)
30 (PEP)
28
50
150
typ. 24
typ. 40
(note 2)
typ. −35
typ. −40
22
Notes
1. Stated figures are maximum values encountered at
any driving level between the specified value of PEP
and are referred to the according level of either the
equal amplified tones. Related to the according peak
envelope power these figures should be decreased by
6 dB.
2. 2-tone efficiency.
Ruggedness in class-AB operation
The BLF175 is capable of withstanding a load mismatch
corresponding to VSWR = 50 through all phases at
PL = 30 W single tone under the following conditions:
VDS = 50 V; f = 28 MHz.
MGP076
MGP077
28
60
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
ηD
(%)
26
50
24
40
22
30
20
20
0
20
40
PL (W) PEP
60
0
20
40
PL (W) PEP
60
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
RGS = 22 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
RGS = 22 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
Fig.15 Power gain as a function of load power,
typical values.
Fig.16 Two tone efficiency as a function of load
power, typical values.
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MGP078
MGP079
0
0
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
d3
(dB)
d5
(dB)
−20
−20
−40
−40
−60
0
20
40
PL (W) PEP
−60
60
0
20
40
PL (W) PEP
60
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
RGS = 22 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
RGS = 22 Ω; f1 = 28.000 MHz; f2 = 28.001 MHz.
Fig.17 Third order intermodulation distortion as a
function of load power, typical values.
Fig.18 Fifth order intermodulation distortion as a
function of load power, typical values.
C10
handbook, full pagewidth
C1
C3
50 Ω
output
C2
L1
C4
,,
,,
D.U.T.
L2
,,
L3
R1
50 Ω
output
C8
L4
C6
L6
+VG
+VD
C9
C12
MGP080
f = 28 MHz.
Fig.19 Test circuit for class-AB operation.
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L5
R3
C5
R2
C7
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List of components (class-AB test circuit)
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
DIMENSIONS
C1, C10
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
(note 1)
62 pF
C2, C4, C8, C11
film dielectric trimmer
5 to 60 pF
C3
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
(note 1)
51 pF
C5, C6, C9
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
100 nF
C7
multilayer ceramic chip capacitor
(note 1)
10 pF
C12
aluminium electrolytic capacitor
10 µF, 63 V
L1
9 turns enamelled 1 mm copper wire 280 nH
L2, L3
stripline (note 2)
30 Ω
length 10 mm;
width 6 mm
L4
14 turns enamelled 1 mm copper
wire
1650 nH
length 20 mm;
int. dia. 12 mm;
leads 2 x 2 mm
L5
10 turns enamelled 1 mm copper
wire
380 nH
length 13 mm;
int. dia. 7 mm;
leads 2 x 3 mm
L6
grade 3B Ferroxcube wideband RF
choke
R1
0.4 W metal film resistor
22 Ω
R2
0.4 W metal film resistor
1 MΩ
R3
0.4 W metal film resistor
10 Ω
CATALOGUE NO.
2222 809 07011
2222 852 47104
2222 030 28109
length 11 mm;
int. dia. 6 mm;
leads 2 x 4 mm
4312 020 36640
Notes
1. American Technical Ceramics (ATC) capacitor, type 100B or other capacitor of the same quality.
2. The striplines are on a double copper-clad printed circuit board, with PTFE fibre-glass dielectric (εr = 4.5),
thickness 1.6 mm.
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BLF175
150
handbook, full pagewidth
mounting screw
strap
strap
strap
rivet
70
R3
C9
R2
L6
C6
C5
L1
C2
L4
R1
L5
L2
C1
C12
L3
C3
C10
C7
C8
C4
C11
MGP081
Note: The circuit and components are situated on one side of the epoxy fibre-glass board, the other side being
fully metallized to serve as earth. Earth connections are made by means of hollow rivets and straps at the two
edges and under the source contacts.
Dimensions in mm.
Fig.20 Component layout for 28 MHz class-AB test circuit.
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MGP084
MGP083
30
50
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Zi
(Ω)
ZL
(Ω)
20
40
ri
10
RL
30
0
20
xi
−10
10
−20
XL
0
0
10
20
30
f (MHz)
40
0
10
20
f (MHz)
30
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
PL = 30 W (PEP); RGS = 22 Ω.
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
PL = 30 W (PEP); RGS = 22 Ω.
Fig.21 Input impedance as a function of frequency
(series components), typical values.
Fig.22 Load impedance as a function of frequency
(series components), typical values.
MGP085
30
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
20
10
0
0
10
20
f (MHz)
30
Class-AB operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 0.15 A;
PL = 30 W (PEP); RGS = 22 Ω.
Fig.23 Power gain as a function of frequency,
typical values.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR CLASS-AB OPERATION
RF performance in SSB operation in a common source circuit.
MODE OF
OPERATION
CW, class-B
f
(MHz)
VDS
(V)
IDQ
(mA)
PL
(W)
GP
(dB)
ηD
(%)
RGS
(Ω)
108
50
30
30
typ. 20
typ. 65
10
MGP086
10
MGP087
50
ZL
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Zi
(Ω)
(Ω)
40
5
ri
30
XL
20
RL
0
10
xi
−5
0
100
f (MHz)
0
200
0
100
f (MHz)
200
Class-B operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 30 mA;
PL = 30 W; RGS = 10 Ω.
Class-B operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 30 mA;
PL = 30 W; RGS = 10 Ω.
Fig.24 Input impedance as a function of frequency
(series components), typical values.
Fig.25 Load impedance as a function of frequency
(series components), typical values.
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MGP088
30
handbook, halfpage
Gp
(dB)
20
10
0
0
100
f (MHz)
200
Class-B operation; VDS = 50 V; IDQ = 30 mA;
PL = 30 W; RGS = 10 Ω.
Fig.26 Power gain as a function of frequency,
typical values.
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Flanged ceramic package; 2 mounting holes; 4 leads
SOT123A
D
A
F
q
C
B
U1
w2 M C
c
H
b
L
4
3
α
A
p
U3
U2
w1 M A B
1
2
H
Q
0
5
10 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (millimetre dimensions are derived from the original inch dimensions)
UNIT
A
b
c
D
D1
F
H
L
p
Q
q
U1
U2
U3
w1
w2
mm
7.47
6.37
5.82
5.56
0.18
0.10
9.73
9.47
9.63
9.42
2.72
2.31
20.71
19.93
5.61
5.16
3.33
3.04
4.63
4.11
18.42
25.15
24.38
6.61
6.09
9.78
9.39
0.51
1.02
inches
0.294
0.251
0.229 0.007
0.219 0.004
0.182
0.725
0.162
0.99
0.96
0.26
0.24
0.385
0.370
0.02
0.04
OUTLINE
VERSION
0.383 0.397 0.107 0.815
0.373 0.371 0.091 0.785
0.221 0.131
0.203 0.120
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
SOT123A
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45°
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-06-28
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DEFINITIONS
Data Sheet Status
Objective specification
This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification
This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification
This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). 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
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
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 customers using or selling these products for
use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips for any damages resulting from such
improper use or sale.
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