Data Sheet

BFG520; BFG520/X; BFG520/XR
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
Rev. 04 — 23 November 2007
Product data sheet
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Product specification
NPN 9 GHz wideband transistor
FEATURES
BFG520; BFG520/X; BFG520/XR
PINNING
• High power gain
PIN
• Low noise figure
DESCRIPTION
fpage
4
3
2
BFG520 (Fig.1) Code: %MF
• High transition frequency
1
collector
• Gold metallization ensures
excellent reliability.
2
base
1
3
emitter
Top view
4
emitter
DESCRIPTION
BFG520/X (Fig.1) Code: %ML
NPN silicon planar epitaxial
transistors, intended for applications
in the RF frontend in the GHz range,
such as analog and digital cellular
telephones, cordless telephones
(CT1, CT2, DECT, etc.), radar
detectors, pagers and satellite TV
tuners (SATV) and repeater
amplifiers in fibre-optic systems.
1
collector
2
emitter
3
base
4
emitter
The transistors are encapsulated in
4-pin, dual-emitter plastic SOT143
and SOT143R envelopes.
MSB014
Fig.1 SOT143B.
handbook, 2 columns
3
4
BFG520/XR (Fig.2) Code: %MP
1
collector
2
emitter
3
base
4
emitter
2
1
Top view
MSB035
Fig.2 SOT143R.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
VCBO
collector-base voltage
−
−
20
V
VCEO
collector-emitter voltage open base
−
−
15
V
Ic
DC collector current
−
−
70
mA
mW
open emitter
Ptot
total power dissipation
up to Ts = 88 °C; note 1
−
−
300
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tj = 25 °C
60
120
250
Cre
feedback capacitance
IC = 0; VCB = 6 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.3
−
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;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
19
−
dB
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 2 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
13
−
dB
S212
insertion power gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
17
18
−
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 = 8 V;
f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C
−
1.9
−
dB
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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
VCEO
collector-emitter voltage
open base
−
15
V
VEBO
emitter-base voltage
open collector
−
2.5
V
IC
DC collector current
−
70
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
up to Ts = 88 °C; note 1
−
300
mW
Tstg
storage temperature
−65
150
°C
Tj
junction temperature
−
175
°C
THERMAL RESISTANCE
SYMBOL
Rth j-s
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
thermal resistance from junction to
soldering point
up to Ts = 88 °C; note 1
THERMAL RESISTANCE
290 K/W
Note
1. Ts is the temperature at the soldering point of the collector tab.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
ICBO
collector cut-off current
IE = 0; VCB = 6 V
−
−
50
UNIT
nA
hFE
DC current gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V
60
120
250
Ce
emitter capacitance
IC = ic = 0; VEB = 0.5 V; f = 1 MHz
−
1
−
pF
Cc
collector capacitance
IE = ie = 0; VCB = 6 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.6
−
pF
Cre
feedback capacitance
IC = 0; VCB = 6 V; f = 1 MHz
−
0.3
−
pF
fT
transition frequency
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 1 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
9
−
GHz
GUM
maximum unilateral
power gain (note 1)
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
19
−
dB
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 2 GHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
−
13
−
dB
S212
insertion power gain
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz;
Tamb = 25 °C
17
18
−
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
Vo
output voltage
note 3
−
275
−
mV
d2
second order intermodulation
distortion
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; Vo = 75 mV;
Tamb = 25 °C; f(p+q) = 810 MHz
−
−50
−
dB
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 – S 22 
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 f(2q−p) = 904 MHz.
3. dim = −60 dB (DIN 45004B);
Vp = Vo; Vq = Vo −6 dB; Vr = Vo −6 dB;
fp = 795.25 MHz; fq = 803.25 MHz; fr = 805.25 MHz;
measured at f(p+q−r) = 793.25 MHz
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MRA670-1
400
BFG520; BFG520/X; BFG520/XR
MRA671
250
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Ptot
(mW)
hFE
200
300
150
200
100
100
50
0
0
50
100
150
Ts (oC)
200
0
10−2
10−1
1
10
IC (mA)
102
VCE = 6 V; Tj = 25 °C.
Fig.4
Fig.3 Power derating curve.
MRA672
0.6
DC current gain as a function of collector
current.
MRA673
12
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
Cre
(pF)
fT
(GHz)
0.4
8
VCE = 6 V
VCE = 3 V
0.2
4
0
0
4
8
VCB (V)
12
1
10
IC (mA)
102
f = 1 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
IC = 0; f = 1 MHz.
Fig.5
0
10−1
Feedback capacitance as a function of
collector-base voltage.
Fig.6
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Transition frequency as a function of
collector current.
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In Figs 7 to 10, GUM = maximum unilateral power gain;
MSG = maximum stable gain; Gmax = maximum available
gain.
MRA674
25
handbook, halfpage
gain
(dB)
gain
(dB)
Gmax
20
MSG
20
MRA675
25
handbook, halfpage
GUM
15
15
Gmax
MSG
GUM
10
10
5
5
0
0
0
0
10
20
IC (mA)
10
20
VCE = 6 V; f = 900 MHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
30
IC (mA)
30
VCE = 6 V; f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.7 Gain as a function of collector current.
Fig.8 Gain as a function of collector current.
MRA676
50
MRA677
50
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
gain
(dB)
gain
(dB)
GUM
40
40
GUM
MSG
30
30
MSG
20
20
Gmax
Gmax
10
0
10
102
103
f (MHz)
10
104
0
10
102
103
f (MHz)
104
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
IC = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.9 Gain as a function of frequency.
Fig.10 Gain as a function of frequency.
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MEA975
−20
dim
BFG520; BFG520/X; BFG520/XR
MEA974
−20
d2
handbook, halfpage
handbook, halfpage
(dB)
−30
(dB)
−30
−40
−40
−50
−50
−60
−60
−70
10
0
20
30
40
−70
50
IC (mA)
Fig.11 Intermodulation distortion as a function of
collector current.
MRA682
5
handbook, halfpage
Fmin
f = 900 MHz
(dB)
4
1000 MHz
10
0
20
30
40
50
IC (mA)
Fig.12 Second order intermodulation distortion as
a function of collector current.
MRA683
20
Gass
handbook, halfpage
(dB)
15
(dB)
4
5
Fmin
IC = 5 mA
20 mA
20
Gass
(dB)
15
Gass
Gass
2000 MHz
3
10
3
10
5
2
5
2000 MHz
2
1000 MHz
1
Fmin
20 mA
0
900 MHz
1
Fmin
0
5 mA
500 MHz
0
1
10
IC (mA)
−5
102
V CE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
0
102
103
f (MHz)
−5
104
VCE = 6 V; Tamb = 25 °C.
Fig.13 Minimum noise figure and associated
available gain as functions of collector
current.
Fig.14 Minimum noise figure and associated
available gain as functions of frequency.
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stability
circle
90°
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
pot. unst.
region
0.6
Fmin = 1. 1 dB
0.2
0.4
5
ΓOPT
180°
0.2
0
0.5
1
0.2
2
5
0°
F = 1.5 dB
0
F = 2 dB
5
0.2
F = 3 dB
0.5
−135°
2
−45°
1
MRA684
1.0
−90°
IC = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 900 MHz; Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.15 Noise circle figure.
90°
handbook, full pagewidth
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
0.6
F = 3 dB
F = 2.5 dB
F = 2 dB
ΓOPT
0.2
Gmax = 13 dB
180°
0
0.4
5
0.2
Fmin = 1. 9 dB
ΓMS 0.2
0.5
1
2
5
0°
0
G = 12 dB
0.2
G = 11 dB
5
G = 10 dB
−135°
0.5
2
−45°
1
MRA685
1.0
−90°
IC = 5 mA; VCE = 6 V;
f = 2 GHz; Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.16 Noise circle figure.
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90°
handbook, full pagewidth
1.0
1
135°
0.8
45°
2
0.5
0.6
3 GHz
0.2
0.4
5
0.2
180°
0.2
0
0.5
1
2
5
0°
0
40 MHz
5
0.2
0.5
−135°
2
−45°
1
MRA678
1.0
−90°
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.17 Common emitter input reflection coefficient (S11).
90°
handbook, full pagewidth
135°
45°
40 MHz
3 GHz
180°
50
40
30
20
0°
10
−135°
−45°
−90°
MRA679
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Fig.18 Common emitter forward transmission coefficient (S21).
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90°
handbook, full pagewidth
135°
45°
3 GHz
40 MHz
180°
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0°
0.05
−135°
−45°
−90°
MRA680
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Fig.19 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
0.2
−135°
0.5
5
2
−45°
1
MRA681
1.0
−90°
IC = 20 mA; VCE = 6 V.
Zo = 50 Ω.
Fig.20 Common emitter output reflection coefficient (S22).
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PACKAGE OUTLINES
Plastic surface mounted package; 4 leads
SOT143B
D
B
E
A
X
y
HE
v M A
e
bp
w M B
4
3
Q
A
A1
c
1
2
Lp
b1
e1
detail X
0
1
2 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
A
A1
max
bp
b1
c
D
E
e
e1
HE
Lp
Q
v
w
y
mm
1.1
0.9
0.1
0.48
0.38
0.88
0.78
0.15
0.09
3.0
2.8
1.4
1.2
1.9
1.7
2.5
2.1
0.45
0.15
0.55
0.45
0.2
0.1
0.1
OUTLINE
VERSION
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-02-28
SOT143B
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Plastic surface mounted package; reverse pinning; 4 leads
D
SOT143R
B
E
A
X
y
HE
v M A
e
bp
w M B
3
4
Q
A
A1
c
2
1
Lp
b1
e1
detail X
0
1
2 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
A
A1
max
bp
b1
c
D
E
e
e1
HE
Lp
Q
v
w
y
mm
1.1
0.9
0.1
0.48
0.38
0.88
0.78
0.15
0.09
3.0
2.8
1.4
1.2
1.9
1.7
2.5
2.1
0.55
0.25
0.45
0.25
0.2
0.1
0.1
OUTLINE
VERSION
REFERENCES
IEC
JEDEC
EIAJ
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
97-03-10
SOT143R
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Change notice
Supersedes
BFG520XR_N_4
20071123
Product data sheet
-
BFG520XR_CNV_3
•
Modifications:
Pinning table on page 2; changed code
BFG520XR_CNV_3
19950901
Product specification
-
BFG520XR_2
BFG520XR_2
-
Product specification
-
BFG520XR_1
BFG520XR_1
-
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Date of release: 23 November 2007
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