62 7 & BFU730LX NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 Product data sheet 1. Product profile 1.1 General description NPN silicon germanium microwave transistor for high speed, low noise applications in a SOT883C leadless ultra small plastic SMD package. CAUTION This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Such precautions are described in the ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC/ST 61340-5, JESD625-A or equivalent standards. 1.2 Features and benefits Leadless ultra small plastic SMD package 1.0 mm 0.6 mm 0.34 mm Low noise high gain microwave transistor Noise figure (NF) = 0.75 dB at 6 GHz High maximum power gain (Gp(max)) of 15.8 dB at 6 GHz Excellent linearity in WiFi LNA from 5 GHz to 5.9 GHz: input third-order intercept point (IP3i) = 15 dBm input power at 1 dB gain compression (Pi(1dB)) = 0 dBm See application note AN11224: Low Noise Fast Turn ON/OFF 5-5.9GHz WiFi LNA with BFU730LX. 110 GHz fT silicon germanium technology 1.3 Applications Wi-Fi / WLAN See application notes: AN11223: Low Noise Fast Turn ON/OFF 2.4-2.5GHz WiFi LNA with BFU730LX AN11224: Low Noise Fast Turn ON/OFF 5-5.9GHz WiFi LNA with BFU730LX WiMAX LNA for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Compass (BeiDou) DBS (2nd LNA stage, mixer stage, DRO), SDARS RKE, AMR / Zigbee LNA for microwave communications systems Low current battery equipped applications Microwave driver / buffer applications BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor 1.4 Quick reference data Table 1. Quick reference data Tj = 25 C unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit VCB collector-base voltage open emitter - - 10.0 V VCE collector-emitter voltage open base - - 3.0 V shorted base - - 10.0 V open collector - - 1.3 V - 5 30 mA mW VEB emitter-base voltage IC collector current Ptot total power dissipation Tsp 110 C - - 160 hFE DC current gain IC = 2 mA; VCE = 2 V; Tj = 25 C 205 380 555 fT transition frequency IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 C - 53 - GHz Gp(max) maximum power gain IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; f = 6 GHz; Tamb = 25 C - 15.8 - dB NF noise figure IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; f = 6 GHz; S = opt - 0.75 - dB PL(1dB) output power at 1 dB gain compression IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; f = 1.8 GHz; Tamb = 25 C - 11.7 - dBm [1] [2] [1] Tsp is the temperature at the solder point of the emitter lead. [2] Gp(max) is the maximum power gain, if K > 1. If K < 1 then Gp(max) = Maximum Stable Gain (MSG). 2. Pinning information Table 2. Discrete pinning Pin Description Simplified outline 1 base 2 collector 3 emitter Graphic symbol 7UDQVSDUHQW WRSYLHZ DDD 3. Ordering information Table 3. Ordering information Type number BFU730LX BFU730LX Product data sheet Package Name Description Version - leadless ultra small plastic package; 3 terminals; body 1 0.6 0.34 mm SOT883C All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 2 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor 4. Marking Table 4. Marking Type number Marking BFU730LX ZD 5. Design support Table 5. Available design support Download from the BFU730LX product page on http://www.nxp.com. Support item Available Device models for Agilent EEsof EDA ADS yes Remarks Device models for Agilent EEsof EDA Genesys yes Based on Mextram device model Device models for AWR Microwave Office planned Based on Mextram device model [1] Based on Mextram device model Device models for ANSYS Ansoft designer planned Based on Mextram device model SPICE model planned Based on Gummel-Poon device model S-parameters yes Noise parameters yes Customer evaluation kit yes Gerber files evaluation board yes Reflow soldering footprint yes AN11223: Low Noise Fast Turn ON/OFF 2.4-2.5GHz WiFi LNA with BFU730LX yes Application note AN11224: Low Noise Fast Turn ON/OFF 5-5.9GHz WiFi LNA with BFU730LX yes Application note [1] See http://www.nxp.com/models.html. 6. Limiting values Table 6. Limiting values In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit VCB collector-base voltage open emitter - 10.0 V VCE collector-emitter voltage open base - 3.0 V shorted base - 10.0 V - 1.3 V VEB Product data sheet open collector Tsp 110 C [1] Ptot total power dissipation - 160 mW Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 C Tj junction temperature - 150 C [1] BFU730LX emitter-base voltage Tsp is the temperature at the solder point of the emitter lead. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 3 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor 7. Recommended operating conditions Table 7. Recommended operating conditions Symbol Parameter Tj IC Conditions Min Typ Max Unit junction temperature 40 - +125 C collector current - - 30 mA 8. Thermal characteristics Table 8. Thermal characteristics Symbol Parameter Rth(j-sp) thermal resistance from junction to solder point Conditions Typ Unit 250 K/W DDD 3WRW P: Fig 1. 7VS& Total supply current as a function of solder point temperature 9. Characteristics Table 9. Characteristics Tj = 25 C unless otherwise specified; measurements done on characterization boards. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit V(BR)CBO collector-base breakdown voltage IC = 2.5 A; IE = 0 mA 10 - - V 3.0 - - V - 5 30 mA - 100 nA V(BR)CEO collector-emitter breakdown voltage IC = 1 mA; IB = 0 mA IC collector current ICBO collector-base cut-off current IE = 0 mA; VCB = 4.5 V - hFE DC current gain IC = 2 mA; VCE = 2 V 205 380 CCE collector-emitter capacitance VCE = 2 V; f = 1 MHz - 145 - fF CEB emitter-base capacitance VEB = 0.5 V; f = 1 MHz - 310 - fF CCB collector-base capacitance VCB = 2 V; f = 1 MHz - 84 - fF fT transition frequency IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 C - 53 - GHz BFU730LX Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 555 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 4 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor Table 9. Characteristics …continued Tj = 25 C unless otherwise specified; measurements done on characterization boards. Symbol Parameter Conditions Gp(max) IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C maximum power gain Min Typ Max Unit [1] f = 1.8 GHz - 22.0 - dB - 15.0 - dB - 23.6 - dB - 15.7 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 24.5 - dB f = 6 GHz - 15.8 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 19.3 - dB f = 6 GHz - 11.1 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 21.3 - dB f = 6 GHz - 12.0 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 22.3 - dB f = 6 GHz - 12.5 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 0.55 - dB f = 6 GHz - 0.75 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 0.7 - dB f = 6 GHz - 0.9 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 1.1 - dB f = 6 GHz - 1.2 - dB f = 1.8 GHz - 3.7 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 1.6 - dBm f = 1.8 GHz - 3.5 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 5.4 - dBm f = 1.8 GHz - 11.7 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 12.7 - dBm f = 6 GHz IC = 10 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C [1] f = 1.8 GHz f = 6 GHz IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C s212 insertion power gain [1] IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C IC = 10 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C NFmin minimum noise figure IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; S = opt; Tamb = 25 C IC = 10 mA; VCE = 3 V; S = opt; Tamb = 25 C IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; S = opt; Tamb = 25 C PL(1dB) output power at 1 dB gain compression IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C IC = 10 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C BFU730LX Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 5 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor Table 9. Characteristics …continued Tj = 25 C unless otherwise specified; measurements done on characterization boards. Symbol Parameter Conditions IP3o IC = 5 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C output third-order intercept point Min Typ Max Unit f = 1.8 GHz - 14.7 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 19.0 - dBm f = 1.8 GHz - 23.8 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 25.3 - dBm f = 1.8 GHz - 25.5 - dBm f = 6 GHz - 26.9 - dBm IC = 10 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; ZS = ZL = 50 ; Tamb = 25 C [1] Gp(max) is the maximum power gain, if K > 1. If K < 1 then Gp(max) = MSG. 001aam854 500 DDD I7 *+] hFE 400 300 200 100 0 0 10 20 30 IC (mA) VCE = 2 V; Tamb = 25 C. Fig 2. Product data sheet ,&P$ VCE = 2.5 V; f = 2 GHz; Tamb = 25 C. DC current gain as a function of collector current; typical values BFU730LX Fig 3. Transition frequency as a function of collector current; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 6 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor DDD _V_ G% DDD * G% 06* *SPD[ ,&P$ VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C. 06* _V_ I*+] IC = 25 mA; VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C. (1) f = 0.9 GHz (2) f = 1.8 GHz (3) f = 2.4 GHz (4) f = 3.0 GHz (5) f = 4.0 GHz (6) f = 5.0 GHz (7) f = 6.0 GHz Fig 4. Insertion power gain as a function of collector current; typical value BFU730LX Product data sheet Fig 5. Gain as a function of frequency; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 7 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor DDD 1)PLQ G% DDD 3/G% G%P I*+] VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C. ,FP$ VCE = 3 V; Tamb = 25 C. (1) IC = 5 mA (1) f = 1.8 GHz (2) IC = 10 mA (2) f = 6 GHz (3) IC = 15 mA (4) IC = 20 mA (5) IC = 25 mA (6) IC = 30 mA Fig 6. Minimum noise figure as a function of frequency; typical values BFU730LX Product data sheet Fig 7. Output power at 1 dB gain compression as a function of collector current; typical values All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 8 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor 10. Package outline /HDGOHVVXOWUDVPDOOSODVWLFSDFNDJHVROGHUODQGVERG\[[PP /[ 627& / E[ H E H $ $ $ ( ' PP VFDOH 'LPHQVLRQVPPDUHWKHRULJLQDOGLPHQVLRQV 8QLW PP $ $ $ ( ' H H PD[ QRP PLQ E E / / 1RWHV ,QFOXGLQJSODWLQJWKLFNQHVV VRWFBSR 2XWOLQH YHUVLRQ 5HIHUHQFHV ,(& 627& Fig 8. -('(& -(,7$ (XURSHDQ SURMHFWLRQ ,VVXHGDWH 02 Package outline SOT883C BFU730LX Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. 9 of 13 BFU730LX NXP Semiconductors NPN wideband silicon germanium RF transistor 11. Abbreviations Table 10. Abbreviations Acronym Description AMR Automatic Meter Reading DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite DRO Dielectric Resonator Oscillator GLONASS GLObal NAvigation Satellite System GPS Global Positioning System LNA Low Noise Amplifier LNB Low Noise Block NPN Negative-Positive-Negative RKE Remote Keyless Entry SDARS Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service SMD Surface-Mounted Device WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 12. Revision history Table 11. Revision history Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes BFU730LX v.1 20130508 Product data sheet - - BFU730LX Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 8 May 2013 © NXP B.V. 2013. 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Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 14 15 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Design support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Recommended operating conditions. . . . . . . . 4 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s) described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’. © NXP B.V. 2013. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: [email protected] Date of release: 8 May 2013 Document identifier: BFU730LX