TC2997A PRE4_20050708 Preliminary 1.6 GHz 20 W Flange Ceramic Packaged GaAs Power FETs FEATURES • 20 W Typical Power at 1.6 GHz PHOTO ENLARGEMENT • 13 dB Typical Linear Power Gain at 1.6 GHz • High Linearity: IP3 = 52 dBm Typical • High Power Added Efficiency: Nominal PAE of 40 % • Suitable for High Reliability Application • Wg = 50 mm • 100 % DC and RF Tested • Flange Ceramic Package DESCRIPTION The TC2997A is a packaged Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor (PHEMT) power transistor with input prematched circuits. The flange ceramic package provides the best thermal conductivity for the GaAs FET. All devices are 100% DC and RF tested to assure consistent quality. Typical applications include high dynamic range power amplifiers for commercial applications. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ( VDS = 10.5, IDS = 5A @ 1.6GHz ) Symbol CONDITIONS MIN TYP Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression Point 42 43 GL Linear Power Gain 12 IP3 Intercept Point of the 3rd-order Intermodulation*PSCL = 32 dBm P1dB MAX UNIT dBm 13 dB 52 dBm PAE Power Added Efficiency at 1dB Compression Power 40 % IDSS Saturated Drain-Source Current at VDS = 2 V, VGS = 0 V 12.5 A gm Transconductance at VDS = 2 V, VGS = 0 V 9000 mS VP Pinch-off Voltage at VDS = 2 V, ID = 60 mA -1.7 Volts 22 Volts 0.9 °C/W BVDGO Rth Drain-Gate Breakdown Voltage at IDGO =15 mA Thermal Resistance 20 * PSCL: Output Power of Single Carrier Level. TRANSCOM, INC., 90 Dasoong 7th Road, Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsin-She Shiang, Tainan County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Web-Site: www.transcominc.com.tw Phone: 886-6-5050086 Fax: 886-6-5051602 P1/2 TC2997A PRE4_20050708 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS at 25 °C Symbol VDS VGS IDS Pin PT TCH TSTG Parameter Drain-Source Voltage Gate-Source Voltage Drain Current RF Input Power, CW Continuous Dissipation Channel Temperature Storage Temperature Rating 12 V -5 V IDSS 37 dBm 100 W 175 °C - 65 °C to +175 °C HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: The user must operate in a clean, dry environment. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions should be observed at all stages of storage, handling, assembly, and testing. The static discharge must be less than 300V. FLANGE PACKAGE OUTLINE (in mm) Gate Source Source Drain TRANSCOM, INC., 90 Dasoong 7th Road, Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park, Shanhua Jen, Tainan County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Web-Site: www.transcominc.com.tw Phone: 886-6-5050086 Fax: 886-6-5051602 P2/2