NPTB00025 Gallium Nitride 28V, 25W RF Power Transistor Built using the SIGANTIC® NRF1 process - A proprietary GaN-on-Silicon technology FEATURES • Optimized for broadband operation from DC - 4000MHz • 25W P3dB CW narrowband power • 10W P3dB CW broadband power from 500-1000MHz • Characterized for operation up to 32V • 100% RF tested • Thermally enhanced industry standard package • High reliability gold metallization process • Lead-free and RoHS compliant • Subject to EAR99 export control Broadband 25 Watt, 28 Volt GaN HEMT RF Specifications (CW): VDS = 28V, IDQ = 225mA, Frequency = 3000MHz, TC = 25°C, Measured in Nitronex Test Fixture Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units P3dB Average Output Power at 3dB Gain Compression 22 25 - W P1dB Average Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression 18 21 - W GSS Small Signal Gain 12.5 13.5 - dB 60 65 - % h Drain Efficiency at 3dB Gain Compression y Output mismatch stress, VSWR = 10:1, all phase angles, POUT = PSAT No Performance Degradation After Test Absolute Maximum Ratings: Not simultaneous, TC = 25°C unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter Max Units VDS Drain-Source Voltage 100 V VGS Gate-Source Voltage -10 to 3 V IG Gate Current 40 mA PT Total Device Power Dissipation (Derated above 25°C) 33 W qJC Thermal Resistance (Junction-to-Case) 5.25 °C/W TSTG TJ Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature -65 to 150 °C 200 °C HBM Human Body Model ESD Rating (per JESD22-A114) 1A (>250V) MM Machine Model ESD Rating (per JESD22-A115) M1 (>50V) NPTB00025 Page 1 NDS-006 Rev. 4, April 2013 NPTB00025 DC Specifications: TC = 25°C Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units 100 - - V - 1 5 mA Off Characteristics VBDS Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage (VGS = -8V, ID = 8mA) IDLK Drain-Source Leakage Current (VGS = -8V, VDS = 60V) On Characteristics VT Gate Threshold Voltage (VDS = 28V, ID = 8mA) -2.3 -1.8 -1.3 V VGSQ Gate Quiescent Voltage (VDS = 28V, ID = 225mA) -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 V RON On Resistance (VGS = 2.0V, ID = 60mA) - 0.44 0.55 W 4.9 5.4 - A ID Drain Current (VDS = 7V pulsed, 300ms pulse width, 0.2% duty cycle, VGS = 2.0V) Load-Pull Data, Reference Plane at Device Leads VDS=28V, IDQ =225mA, TA=25°C unless otherwise noted Table 1: Optimum Source and Load Impedances for CW Gain, Drain Efficiency, and Output Power Performance Frequency (MHz) ZS (W) ZL (W) 800 3.9 + j5.9 12.2 + j6.1 2000 3.7 - j5.1 7.7 - j1.1 3000 4.7 - j15.3 7.4 - j5.8 ZS is the source impedance presented to the device. ZL is the load impedance presented to the device. Figure 1 - Optimal Impedances for CW Performance, VDS = 28V, IDQ = 225mA NPTB00025 Page 2 NDS-006 Rev. 4, April 2013 NPTB00025 Load-Pull Data, Reference Plane at Device Leads VDS=28V, IDQ =225mA, TA=25°C unless otherwise noted. Figure 2 - Typical CW Performance, Over Current, Frequency = 3000MHz Figure 3 - Typical CW Performance Over Frequency Figure 4 - Typical CW Performance Over Voltage, Impedances Held Constant, Frequency = 1800MHz Typical Device Characteristics VDS=28V, IDQ =225mA, TA=25°C unless otherwise noted. Figure 5 - MTTF of NRF1 Devices as a Function of Junction Temperature NPTB00025 Figure 6 - Typical CW Performance in Nitronex Test Fixture, Frequency = 3000MHz Page 3 NDS-006 Rev. 4, April 2013 NPTB00025 NPTB00025, 3000MHz CW Production Test Fixture VDS=28V, IDQ =225mA, TA=25°C unless otherwise noted. Additional design information and data available at www.nitronex.com. VGS V GATE V VDS GS C1 + V DRAIN C2 VDS C4 C3 C6 R3 + C10 R2 C7 C5 NPTB00025 032574R G041200000 RFRFOUT OUT NPT B0 0 0 2 0 A 035274R G0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 RF IN RFIN Nitronex NPTB00020 TL1 65mils 345mils C13 8/01/2006 TL2 65mils 397mils C9 RFOUT NPTB00025 C12 RFIN C8 TL7 65mils 600mils TL6 65mils 600mils TL4 265mils 441mils TL3 281mils 424mils C11 TL5 65mils 930mils Figure 7 - NPTB00025 3000MHz Test Fixture Table 2: NPTB00025 3000MHz Test Fixture Bill of Materials Name Value Vendor Part Number C1 150uF Nichicon UPW1C151MED C10 270uF United Chmi-Con ELXY630ELL271MK25S C2, C8 0.1uF Kemet C1206C104K1RACTU C3, C7 0.01uF AVX 12061C103KAT2A C4, C9 1.0 uF Panasonic ECJ-5YB2A105M C5, C6, C11, C12 5.6pF ATC ATC600F5R6CT C13 1.2pF ATC ATC600F1R2AT R2 49.9 ohm Panasonic ERJ-6ENF49R9V R3 0.33 ohm Panasonic ERJ-6RQFR33V Substrate - Taconic RF35, t=30mil, er =3.5 NPTB00025 Page 4 NDS-006 Rev. 4, April 2013 NPTB00025 Ordering Information1 Part Number NPTB00025B Description NPTB00025 in AC200B-2 Metal-Ceramic Bolt-Down Package 1: To find a Nitronex contact in your area, visit our website at http://www.nitronex.com Figure 8 - AC200B-2 Metal-Ceramic Package Dimensions and Pinout (all dimensions are in inches [mm]) NPTB00025 Page 5 NDS-006 Rev. 4, April 2013 NPTB00025 Nitronex, LLC 2305 Presidential Drive Durham, NC 27703 USA +1.919.807.9100 (telephone) +1.919.807.9200 (fax) [email protected] www.nitronex.com Additional Information This part is lead-free and is compliant with the RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment). 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