PHILIPS BFR520T

DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS
DATA SHEET
M3D173
BFR520T
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
Preliminary specification
1999 Oct 18
Philips Semiconductors
Preliminary specification
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
BFR520T
PINNING
FEATURES
• High power gain
PIN
DESCRIPTION
• Low noise figure
Code: N2
• High transition frequency
1
base
• Gold metallization ensures excellent reliability
2
emitter
• SOT416 (SC75) envelope.
3
collector
DESCRIPTION
NPN transistor in a plastic SOT416 (SC75) envelope.
3
handbook, halfpage
It is intended for wideband applications such as satellite
TV tuners, cellular phones, cordless phones, pagers etc.,
with signal frequencies up to 2 GHz.
1
2
MAM337
Fig.1 SOT416.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
VCBO
collector-base voltage
open emitter
−
−
20
V
VCES
collector-emitter voltage
RBE = 0
−
−
15
V
IC
DC collector current
−
−
70
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
up to Ts = 118 °C; note 1
−
−
300
mW
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tj = 25 °C
60
120
250
fT
transition frequency
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 1 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
9
−
GHz
GUM
maximum unilateral power gain
Ic = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
15
−
dB
F
noise figure
Ic = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
1.1
1.6
dB
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
VCBO
collector-base voltage
open emitter
−
20
V
VCES
collector-emitter voltage
RBE = 0
−
15
V
VEBO
emitter-base voltage
open collector
−
2.5
V
IC
DC collector current
−
70
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
−
300
mW
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
175
°C
up to Ts = 118 °C; note 1
Note
1. Ts is the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.
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Preliminary specification
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
BFR520T
THERMAL RESISTANCE
SYMBOL
Rth j-s
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
thermal resistance from junction to
soldering point
THERMAL RESISTANCE
up to Ts = 118 °C; note 1
190 K/W
Note
1. Ts is the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.
CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
ICBO
collector cut-off current
IE = 0; VCE = 6 V
−
−
50
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 20mA; VCE = 6 V
60
120
250
Ce
emitter capacitance
IC = ic = 0; VEB = 0.5 V; f = 1 MHz
−
1
−
Cc
collector capacitance
IE = ie = 0; VCB = 6 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.5
−
pF
Cre
feedback capacitance
IC = 0; VCB = 6 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.4
−
pF
fT
transition frequency
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 1 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
9
−
GHz
GUM
maximum unilateral power gain IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
(note 1)
Tamb = 25 °C
−
15
−
dB
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 2 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
9
−
dB
nA
pF
S212
insertion power gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
13
14
−
dB
F
noise figure
Γs = Γopt; IC = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C
−
1.1
1.6
dB
Γs = Γopt; IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C
−
1.6
2.1
dB
Γs = Γopt; IC = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C
−
1.9
−
dB
PL1
output power at 1 dB gain
compression
Ic = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; RL = 50 Ω;
f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C
−
17
−
dBm
ITO
third order intercept point
note 2
−
26
−
dBm
Notes
1. GUM is the maximum unilateral power gain, assuming S12 is zero and
2
S 21
- dB.
G UM = 10 log --------------------------------------------------------2
2
( 1 – S 11 ) ( 1 – S22 )
2. IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; RL = 50 Ω; f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C;
fp = 900 MHz; fq = 902 MHz; measured at f(2p−q) = 898 MHz and at f(2q−p) = 904 MHz.
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BFR520T
MRC030 - 1
MRC028
200
400
handbook,
halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Ptot
(mW)
h FE
300
150
200
100
100
50
0
10−2
0
0
50
100
150
200
10−1
1
Ts ( o C)
102
10
I C (mA)
VCE = 6 V; Tj = 25 °C.
Fig.2 Power derating curve.
Fig.3
DC current gain as a function of collector
current.
MRC021
MRC022
12
handbook,0.7
halfpage
C re
(pF)
handbook,
halfpage
f
T
(GHz)
10
0.6
VCE = 8 V
0.5
8
3V
0.4
6
0.3
4
0.2
2
0.1
0
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
VCB (V)
1
10
I C = 0; f = 1 MHz.
f = 1 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.4
Fig.5
Feedback capacitance as a function of
collector-base voltage.
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I C (mA)
100
Transition frequency as a function of
collector current.
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In Figs 6 to 9, GUM = maximum unilateral power gain;
MSG = maximum stable gain; Gmax = maximum available
gain.
MRC026
25
gain
(dB)
handbook, halfpage
MRC027
20
handbook, halfpage
G UM
20
(dB)
MSG
18
G max
G UM
15
16
VCE = 6 V
10
3V
14
5
12
0
0
10
20
0
10
20
I C (mA)
30
VCE = 6 V; f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.6
30
I C (mA)
10
Maximum unilateral power gain as a
function of collector current.
Fig.7 Gain as a function of collector current.
MRC024
50
gain
(dB)
40
MRC025
50
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
gain
(dB)
G UM
40
30
G UM
MSG
30
MSG
20
20
G max
10
G max
10
0
10−2
10−1
1
f (GHz)
10
0
10−2
I C = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
1
f (GHz)
I C = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.8 Gain as a function of frequency.
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Fig.9 Gain as a function of frequency.
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MRC029
MRC023
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handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
F
(dB)
F
(dB)
4
3
3
I C = 20 mA
f = 2 GHz
5 mA
2
2
900 MHz
500 MHz
1
1
0
1
10
I C (mA)
0
10−1
102
1
f (GHz)
10
VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.10 Minimum noise figure as a function of
collector current.
Fig.11 Minimum noise figure as a function of
frequency.
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stability
circle
handbook, full pagewidth
90°
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
pot. unst.
region
0.6
0.2
0.4
5
Fmin = 1. 1 dB
0.2
ΓOPT
180°
0.2
0
0.5
1
2
5
0°
0
F = 1.5 dB
F = 2 dB
0.2
5
F = 3 dB
0.5
2
−135°
−45°
1
MRC077
1.0
−90°
I C = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 900 MHz; Z o = 50 Ω.
Fig.12 Noise circle.
90°
handbook, full pagewidth
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
0.6
F = 3 dB
F = 2.5 dB
0.2
0.4
5
F = 2 dB
Fmin = 1. 9 dB
180°
0.2
0
ΓMS
Gmax = 9.1 dB
0.2
0.5
ΓOPT
1
0.2
2
5
G = 8,5 dB
G = 8 dB
0°
0
5
G = 7 dB
0.5
2
−135°
−45°
1
MRC078
−90°
I C = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 2 GHz; Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.13 Noise circle.
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90°
handbook, full pagewidth
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
0.6
0.2
0.4
5
3 GHz
180°
0.2
0
0.5
0.2
1
2
5
0°
0
40 MHz
5
0.2
0.5
2
−135°
−45°
1
MRC066
−90°
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V;
Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.14 Common emitter input reflection coefficient (S11).
90°
handbook, full pagewidth
45°
135°
40 MHz
3 GHz
180°
50
40
30
20
0°
10
−135°
−45°
−90°
MRC067
I C = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Fig.15 Common emitter forward transmission coefficient (S21).
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90°
handbook, full pagewidth
135°
45°
3 GHz
40 MHz
180°
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0°
0.1
−135°
−45°
−90°
MRC060
I C = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Fig.16 Common emitter reverse transmission coefficient (S12).
90°
handbook, full pagewidth
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
0.6
0.2
0.4
5
0.2
180°
0.2
0
0.5
1
2
5
0°
0
40 MHz
3 GHz
5
0.2
0.5
2
−135°
−45°
1
MRC061
I C = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V;
Zo = 50 Ω.
−90°
Fig.17 Common emitter output reflection coefficient (S22).
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
Plastic surface mounted package; 3 leads
SOT416
D
E
B
A
X
HE
v M A
3
Q
A
1
A1
2
e1
c
bp
w M B
Lp
e
detail X
0
0.5
1 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
A
A1
max
bp
c
D
E
e
e1
HE
Lp
Q
v
w
mm
0.95
0.60
0.1
0.30
0.15
0.25
0.10
1.8
1.4
0.9
0.7
1
0.5
1.75
1.45
0.45
0.15
0.23
0.13
0.2
0.2
OUTLINE
VERSION
SOT416
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REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
SC-75
10
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-02-28
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Preliminary specification
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
BFR520T
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.
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