Data Sheet

Freescale Semiconductor
Technical Data
Document Number: AFT09MS015N
Rev. 1, 7/2014
RF Power LDMOS Transistor
High Ruggedness N--Channel
Enhancement--Mode Lateral MOSFET
AFT09MS015NT1
Designed for mobile two--way radio applications with frequencies from 136
to 941 MHz. The high gain, ruggedness and wideband performance of this
device make it ideal for large--signal, common--source amplifier applications in
mobile radio equipment.
Narrowband Performance (12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA, TA = 25C, CW)
Frequency
(MHz)
Gps
(dB)
D
(%)
Pout
(W)
870 (1)
17.2
77.0
16
136–941 MHz, 16 W, 12.5 V
WIDEBAND
RF POWER LDMOS TRANSISTOR
Wideband Performance (12.5 Vdc, TA = 25C, CW)
Frequency
(MHz)
Pin
(W)
Gps
(dB)
D
(%)
Pout
(W)
136--174
0.38
16.0
60.0
15
350--470
0.23
18.5
60.0
16
0.32
16.8
52.3
15
Result
760--870
(2)
PLD--1.5W
Load Mismatch/Ruggedness
Frequency
(MHz)
Signal
Type
870 (1)
CW
VSWR
Pin
(W)
Test
Voltage
> 65:1 at all
Phase Angles
0.5
(3 dB Overdrive)
17
No Device
Degradation
Gate
Drain
1. Measured in 870 MHz narrowband test circuit.
2. Measured in 760--870 MHz UHF broadband reference circuit.
Features
 Characterized for Operation from 136 to 941 MHz
 Unmatched Input and Output Allowing Wide Frequency Range Utilization
 Integrated ESD Protection
 Integrated Stability Enhancements
 Wideband — Full Power Across the Band
 Exceptional Thermal Performance
 Extreme Ruggedness
 High Linearity for: TETRA, SSB
 In Tape and Reel. T1 Suffix = 1,000 Units, 16 mm Tape Width, 7--inch Reel.
Typical Applications
 Output or Driver Stage VHF Band Mobile Radio
 Output or Driver Stage UHF Band Mobile Radio
 Output or Driver Stage for 700--800 MHz Mobile Radio
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Note: The center pad on the backside of
the package is the source terminal
for the transistor.
Figure 1. Pin Connections
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Table 1. Maximum Ratings
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Drain--Source Voltage
VDSS
--0.5, +40
Vdc
Gate--Source Voltage
VGS
--6.0, +12
Vdc
Operating Voltage
VDD
17, +0
Vdc
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
--65 to +150
C
Case Operating Temperature Range
TC
--40 to +150
C
Operating Junction Temperature (1,2)
TJ
--40 to +150
C
Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25C
Derate above 25C
PD
125
1.0
W
W/C
Symbol
Value (2,3)
Unit
RJC
1.0
C/W
Table 2. Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Case Temperature 85C, 15 W CW, 12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA, 870 MHz
Table 3. ESD Protection Characteristics
Test Methodology
Class
Human Body Model (per JESD22--A114)
2, passes 2500 V
Machine Model (per EIA/JESD22--A115)
A, passes 150 V
Charge Device Model (per JESD22--C101)
IV, passes 2000 V
Table 4. Moisture Sensitivity Level
Test Methodology
Per JESD22--A113, IPC/JEDEC J--STD--020
Rating
Package Peak Temperature
Unit
3
260
C
Table 5. Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25C unless otherwise noted)
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Leakage Current
(VDS = 40 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc)
IDSS
—
—
10
Adc
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Leakage Current
(VDS = 12.5 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc)
IDSS
—
—
2
Adc
Gate--Source Leakage Current
(VGS = 5 Vdc, VDS = 0 Vdc)
IGSS
—
—
600
nAdc
Gate Threshold Voltage
(VDS = 10 Vdc, ID = 78 Adc)
VGS(th)
1.8
2.2
2.6
Vdc
Drain--Source On--Voltage
(VGS = 10 Vdc, ID = 0.78 Adc)
VDS(on)
—
0.15
—
Vdc
gfs
—
4.4
—
S
Reverse Transfer Capacitance
(VDS = 12.5 Vdc  30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc)
Crss
—
1.04
—
pF
Output Capacitance
(VDS = 12.5 Vdc  30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc)
Coss
—
34
—
pF
Input Capacitance
(VDS = 12.5 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc  30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz)
Ciss
—
74
—
pF
Characteristic
Off Characteristics
On Characteristics
Forward Transconductance
(VDS = 10 Vdc, ID = 5.9 Adc)
Dynamic Characteristics
1. Continuous use at maximum temperature will affect MTTF.
2. MTTF calculator available at http://www.freescale.com/rf. Select Software & Tools/Development Tools/Calculators to access MTTF
calculators by product.
3. Refer to AN1955, Thermal Measurement Methodology of RF Power Amplifiers. Go to http://www.freescale.com/rf.
Select Documentation/Application Notes -- AN1955.
(continued)
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Table 5. Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25C unless otherwise noted) (continued)
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Functional Tests (In Freescale Test Fixture, 50 ohm system) VDD = 12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA, Pin = 0.3 W, f = 870 MHz
Common--Source Amplifier Output Power
Drain Efficiency
Pout
—
16.0
—
W
D
—
77.0
—
%
Load Mismatch/Ruggedness (In Freescale Test Fixture, 50 ohm system) IDQ = 100 mA
Frequency
(MHz)
Signal
Type
VSWR
870
CW
> 65:1 at all Phase Angles
Pin
(W)
0.5
(3 dB Overdrive)
Test Voltage, VDD
Result
17
No Device Degradation
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
100
C, CAPACITANCE (pF)
Ciss
Coss
10
Crss
1
Measured with 30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc
0.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
VDS, DRAIN--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 2. Capacitance versus Drain--Source Voltage
109
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
MTTF (HOURS)
108
ID = 1.47 Amps
1.68 Amps
107
2.02 Amps
106
105
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (C)
Note: MTTF value represents the total cumulative operating time
under indicated test conditions.
MTTF calculator available at http://www.freescale.com/rf. Select
Software & Tools/Development Tools/Calculators to access MTTF
calculators by product.
Figure 3. MTTF versus Junction Temperature — CW
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870 MHz NARROWBAND PRODUCTION TEST FIXTURE
B1
C3
C13
C12
C2
C1
C4
C14
C11
C6
L1
C10 C16
C8
L2
C18
C5
C21
L3
C15 C17
C9
C20
C19
C7
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Figure 4. AFT09MS015NT1 Narrowband Test Circuit Component Layout — 870 MHz
Table 6. AFT09MS015NT1 Narrowband Test Circuit Component Designations and Values — 870 MHz
Part
Description
Part Number
Manufacturer
B1
RF Bead, Short
2743019447
Fair-Rite
C1
22 F, 35 V Tantalum Capacitor
T491X226K035AT
Kemet
C2, C13
0.1 F Chip Capacitors
CDR33BX104AKWS
AVX
C3, C12
0.01 F Chip Capacitors
C0805C103K5RAC
Kemet
C4, C11
56 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B560CT500XT
ATC
C5, C8, C9
5.6 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B5R6CT500XT
ATC
C6, C7
3.3 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B3R3CT500XT
ATC
C14
330 F, 35 V Electrolytic Capacitor
MCGPR35V337M10X16-RH
Multicomp
C15, C10
9.1 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B9R1CT500XT
ATC
C16, C17
7.5 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B7R5CT500XT
ATC
C18, C19
6.2 pF Chip Capacitors
ATC100B6R2BT500XT
ATC
C20
1.5 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC100B1R5BT500XT
ATC
C21
3.9 pF Chip Capacitor
ATC100B3R9CT500XT
ATC
L1
5.0 nH, 2 Turn Inductor
A02TKLC
Coilcraft
L2
8.0 nH, 3 Turn Inductor
A03TKLC
Coilcraft
L3
2.5 nH, 1 Turn Inductor
A01TKLC
Coilcraft
PCB
Rogers RO4350B, 0.030, r = 3.66
D53709
MTL
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RF
INPUT
VGS
Z1
Z2
C1
+
C5
Z3
C2
Z4
C3
C7
Z7
C9
Z8
DUT
C8
Z9
C15
Z10
C10
C17
Z11
C16
Z12
L2
Z13
C12
Z14
C13
C19
Z15
C18
C14
Figure 5. AFT09MS015NT1 Narrowband Test Circuit Schematic — 870 MHz
Z6
L1
C11
0.490  0.120 Microstrip
0.610  0.320 Microstrip
0.107  0.320  0.466 Taper
0.082  0.466  0.620 Taper
0.070  0.620 Microstrip
0.300  0.620 Microstrip
0.370  0.620 Microstrip
0.375  0.620 Microstrip
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
Z8
Z9
Description
0.328  0.080 Microstrip
Z1
Microstrip
Z18
Z17
Z16
Z15
Z14
Z13
Z12
Z11
Z10
Microstrip
0.238  0.080 Microstrip
0.071  0.120 Microstrip
0.599  0.120 Microstrip
0.113  0.320 Microstrip
0.320  0.320 Microstrip
0.159  0.620  0.320 Taper
0.044  0.320 Microstrip
0.198  0.320 Microstrip
0.120  0.620 Microstrip
Description
Table 7. AFT09MS015NT1 Narrowband Test Circuit Microstrips — 870 MHz
Z5
C6
C4
B1
+
L3
VDS
Z16
C20
Z17
C21
Z18
RF
OUTPUT
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS — 870 MHz
22
VDD = 12.5 Vdc, f = 870 MHz
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
20
18
16
14
Pin = 0.30 W
12
10
8
Pin = 0.15 W
6
4
2
0
0
1
0.5
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
3.5
4.5
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
22
110
20
100
18
16
90
Gps
80
14
70
12
60
10
50
8
40
6
4
2
0
0.01
30
D
VDD = 12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA
f = 870 MHz
Pout
0.1
20
D, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%)
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 6. Output Power versus Gate--Source Voltage
at a Constant Input Power
10
0
1
Pin, INPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 7. Power Gain, Output Power and Drain
Efficiency versus Input Power
VDD = 12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA, Pout = 15 W
f
MHz
Zsource

Zload

870
0.80 + j0.80
2.05 + j1.80
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured from
gate to ground.
Zload
50 
= Test circuit impedance as measured from
drain to ground.
Input
Matching
Network
Output
Matching
Network
Device
Under
Test
Zsource
50 
Zload
Figure 8. Narrowband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance — 870 MHz
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760--870 MHz UHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Table 8. 760--870 MHz UHF Broadband Performance (In Freescale Reference Circuit, 50 ohm system)
VDD = 12.5 Volts, IDQ = 100 mA, TA = 25C, CW
Frequency
(MHz)
Pin
(W)
Gps
(dB)
D
(%)
Pout
(W)
760
0.29
17.1
51.1
15.0
815
0.24
18.0
57.7
15.0
870
0.30
17.0
59.2
15.0
Table 9. Load Mismatch/Ruggedness (In Freescale Reference Circuit)
Frequency
(MHz)
Signal
Type
815
CW
VSWR
Pin
(W)
> 65:1 at all
Phase Angles
0.64
(3 dB Overdrive)
Test Voltage, VDD
Result
15
No Device
Degradation
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760--870 MHz UHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
C1
C9
B1
C16
J1
C10
B2
C2
C4
R1
C3
C11
Q1
C12
C8
C6
C13
L1
C7
C5
C15
C14
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Figure 9. AFT09MS015NT1 UHF Broadband Reference Circuit Component Layout — 760--870 MHz
Table 10. AFT09MS015NT1 UHF Broadband Reference Circuit Component Designations and Values — 760--870 MHz
Part
Description
Part Number
Manufacturer
B1, B2
RF Beads
2743019447
Fair-Rite
C1, C5, C6, C7, C8
20 pF Chip Capacitors
GQM2195C2E200GB12D
Murata
C2
8.2 pF Chip Capacitor
GQM2195C2E8R2BB12D
Murata
C3
10 pF Chip Capacitor
GQM2195C2E100FB12D
Murata
C4, C13
56 pF Chip Capacitors
GQM2195C2E560GB12D
Murata
C9
1 F Chip Capacitor
GRM31MR71H105KA88L
Murata
C10
10 F Chip Capacitor
GRM31CR61H106KA12L
Murata
C11, C12
12 pF Chip Capacitors
GQM2195C2E120FB12D
Murata
C14, C15
5.6 pF Chip Capacitors
GQM2195C2E5R6BB12D
Murata
C16
100 pF Chip Capacitor
GQM2195C2E101GB12D
Murata
J1
Right-Angle Breakaway Headers (3 pins)
22-28-8360
Molex
L1
22 nH Air Core Inductor
0908SQ-22NJL
Coilcraft
Q1
RF Power LDMOS Transistor
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Freescale
R1
200 , 1/8 W Chip Resistor
CRCW0805200RJNEA
Vishay
PCB
0.020, r = 4.8, FR4
D55295
MTL
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RF
INPUT
Z1
C1
Z2
C3
Z4
Z5
C9
C6
B1
Z6
C5
C8
C4
Z7
C7
Z10
Z8
Z9
R1
DUT
Z11
Z14
Z12
L1
Z13
C12
C13
Z15
C11
B2
Z16
C10
Z17
C14
VDD
0.100  0.034 Microstrip
0.485  0.034 Microstrip
0.065  0.034 Microstrip
0.040  0.250 Microstrip
0.222  0.250 Microstrip
0.130  0.250 Microstrip
0.027  0.250 Microstrip
0.066  0.034 Microstrip
0.386  0.034 Microstrip
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
Z8
Z9
Z10
Description
0.150  0.050 Microstrip
Z1
Microstrip
Z19
Z18
Z17
Z16
Z15
Z14
Z13
Z12
Z11
Microstrip
0.150  0.050 Microstrip
0.100  0.034 Microstrip
0.450  0.034 Microstrip
0.065  0.034 Microstrip
0.215  0.180 Microstrip
0.210  0.180 Microstrip
0.350  0.034 Microstrip
0.160  0.034 Microstrip
0.027  0.180 Microstrip
Description
Table 11. AFT09MS015NT1 Narrowband Test Circuit Microstrips — 760--870 MHz
Z18
C15
Figure 10. AFT09MS015NT1 UHF Broadband Reference Circuit Schematic — 760--870 MHz
C2
Z3
VGS
C16
Z19
RF
OUTPUT
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS — 760--870 MHz UHF BROADBAND
REFERENCE CIRCUIT
20
19
D
18
61
58
55
17
52
Gps
16
18
15
17
14
16
13
Pout
12
740
760
780
820
800
840
860
Pout, OUTPUT
POWER (WATTS)
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
64
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
Pin = 0.32 W (Avg.)
IDQ = 100 mA
D, DRAIN
EFFICIENCY (%)
21
15
14
880
f, FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 11. Power Gain, Drain Efficiency and Output Power versus
Frequency at a Constant Input Power
f = 815 MHz
1.75
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
20
15
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
Pin = 0.32 W
10
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
Pin = 0.16 W
5
0
2
1
3
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
Pin = 0.32 W
1.25
1
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
Pin = 0.16 W
0.75
0.5
0.25
Detail A
0
f = 815 MHz
1.5
0
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
4
Detail A
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 12. Output Power versus Gate--Source Voltage
Gps, POWER GAIN (dB)
20
760 MHz
19
17
870 MHz
45
25
5
28
Pout
16
21
760 MHz
15
13
0.01
65
815 MHz
870 MHz
760 MHz
18
14
D
815 MHz
14
870 MHz
0.1
7
Gps
0
1
D, DRAIN
EFFICIENCY (%)
21
85
f = 815 MHz
VDD = 12.5 Vdc
IDQ = 100 mA
Pout, OUTPUT
POWER (WATTS)
22
2
Pin, INPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 13. Power Gain, Drain Efficiency and Output
Power versus Input Power and Frequency
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760--870 MHz UHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Zo = 5 
f = 870 MHz
Zsource
f = 760 MHz
f = 870 MHz
Zload
f = 760 MHz
VDD = 12.5 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mA, Pout = 15 W
f
MHz
Zsource

Zload

760
1.35 + j0.86
2.53 - j0.83
770
1.23 + j0.79
2.44 - j0.68
780
1.04 + j0.78
2.29 - j0.39
790
0.90 + j0.80
2.25 - j0.16
800
0.84 + j0.84
2.30 - j0.02
810
0.85 + j0.92
2.49 + j0.02
820
0.92 + j0.99
2.79 - j0.06
830
0.96 + j1.02
2.99 - j0.19
840
0.88 + j1.03
3.01 - j0.21
850
0.71 + j1.04
2.85 - j0.05
860
0.54 + j1.05
2.68 + j0.14
870
0.43 + j1.10
2.62 + j0.25
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured from
gate to ground.
Zload
50 
Input
Matching
Network
= Test circuit impedance as measured from
drain to ground.
Output
Matching
Network
Device
Under
Test
Zsource
50 
Zload
Figure 14. UHF Broadband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance — 760--870 MHz
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0.28
(7.11)
0.165
(4.91)
0.089
(2.26)
0.155
(3.94)
Solder pad with
thermal via structure.
0.085
(2.16)
Inches
(mm)
Figure 15. PCB Pad Layout for PLD--1.5W
A9M15
N( )B
YYWW
Figure 16. Product Marking
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
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PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION, SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
Refer to the following resources to aid your design process.
Application Notes
 AN1907: Solder Reflow Attach Method for High Power RF Devices in Over--Molded Plastic Packages
 AN1955: Thermal Measurement Methodology of RF Power Amplifiers
Engineering Bulletins
 EB212: Using Data Sheet Impedances for RF LDMOS Devices
Software
 Electromigration MTTF Calculator
 RF High Power Model
 .s2p File
Development Tools
 Printed Circuit Boards
For Software and Tools, do a Part Number search at http://www.freescale.com, and select the “Part Number” link. Go to the
Software & Tools tab on the part’s Product Summary page to download the respective tool.
REVISION HISTORY
The following table summarizes revisions to this document.
Revision
Date
Description
0
Feb. 2014
 Initial Release of Data Sheet
1
July 2014
 Fig. 6, Output Power versus Gate--Source Voltage at a Constant Input Power: updated Pin values to reflect
correct unit of measure, p. 7
 Fig. 8, Narrowband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance -- 870 MHz: updated Zsource and Zload
values to match final data from product model, p. 7
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