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CGHV35400F
400 W, 2900 - 3500 MHz, 50-Ohm Input/Output Matched, GaN HEMT for S-Band Radar Systems
Crees CGHV35400F is a gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT)
designed specically with high efciency, high gain and wide bandwidth capabilities,
which makes the CGHV35400F ideal for 2.9 - 3.5 GHz S-Band radar amplier applications.
The transistor is matched to 50-ohms on the input and 50-ohms on the output. The
CGHV35400 is based on Crees high power density 50 V, 0.4 µm GaN on silicon carbide
(SiC) foundry process. The transistor is supplied in a ceramic/metal ange package, type
440217.
Rev 5.0 - March 2019
Features
2.9 - 3.5 GHz Operation
500 W Typical Output Power
11 dB Power Gain
70% Typical Drain Efciency
50 Ohm Internally Matched
<0.3 dB Pulsed Amplitude Droop
Typical Performance Over 2.9-3.5 GHz (TC = 25˚C) of Demonstration Amplier
Parameter 2.9 GHz 3.2 GHz 3.5 GHz Units
Output Power 500 535 480 W
Gain 11.0 11.3 10.8 dB
Drain Efciency 74 69 64 %
Note:
Measured in the CGHV35400F-AMP application circuit, under 500 μs pulse width, 10% duty cycle, PIN = 46 dBm.
PN: CGHV35400F
Package Type: 440225
2CGHV35400F Rev 5.0
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (not simultaneous)
Parameter Symbol Rating Units Conditions
Pulse Width PW 500 µs
Duty Cycle DC 10 %
Drain-Source Voltage VDSS 125 Volts 25˚C
Gate-to-Source Voltage VGS -10, +2 Volts 25˚C
Storage Temperature TSTG -65, +150 ˚C
Operating Junction Temperature TJ225 ˚C
Maximum Forward Gate Current IGMAX 80 mA 25˚C
Maximum Drain Current1IDMAX 24 A 25˚C
Soldering Temperature2TS245 ˚C
Screw Torque τ40 in-oz
Pulsed Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case RθJC 0.22 ˚C/W 100 μsec, 10%, 85˚C , PDISS = 418 W
Pulsed Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case RθJC 0.30 ˚C/W 500 μsec, 10%, 85˚C, PDISS = 418 W
Case Operating Temperature TC-40, +125 ˚C
Notes:
1 Current limit for long term, reliable operation
2 Refer to the Application Note on soldering at http://www.cree.com/rf/tools-and-support/document-library
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristics Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
DC Characteristics1 (TC = 25˚C)
Gate Threshold Voltage VGS(th) -3.8 -3.0 -2.3 VDC VDS = 10 V, ID = 83.6 mA
Gate Quiescent Voltage VGS(Q) -2.7 VDC VDS = 50 V, ID = 0.5 A
Saturated Drain Current2IDS 62.7 75.5 AVDS = 6.0 V, VGS = 2.0 V
Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage VBR 150 VDC VGS = -8 V, ID = 83.6 mA
Notes:
1 Measured on wafer prior to packaging.
2 Scaled from PCM data.
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Electrical Characteristics Continued...
Characteristics Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
RF Characteristics3 (TC = 25˚C, F0 = 2.9 - 3.5 GHz unless otherwise noted)
Output Power at 2.9 GHz POUT1 445 500 W VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Output Power at 3.2 GHz POUT2 475 535 W VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Output Power at 3.5 GHz POUT3 410 480 W VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Gain at 2.9 GHz GP1 10.5 11 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Gain at 3.2 GHz GP2 10.75 11.3 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Gain at 3.5 GHz GP3 10.1 10.8 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Drain Efciency at 2.9 GHz DE1 60 70 %VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Drain Efciency at 3.2 GHz DE2 60 70 %VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Drain Efciency at 3.5 GHz DE3 54 64 %VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Small Signal Gain S21 10.5 12 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = -10 dBm
Input Return Loss S11 -8 -3.0 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = -10 dBm
Output Return Loss S22 -8 -4.0 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = -10 dBm
Amplitude Droop D -0.3 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm
Output Stress Match VSWR 5:1 YNo damage at all phase angles,
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, PIN = 46 dBm Pulsed
Notes:
3 Measured in CGHV35400F-AMP. Pulse Width = 500 μS, Duty Cycle = 10%.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Classications
Parameter Symbol Class Test Methodology
Human Body Model HBM 1A (> 250 V) JEDEC JESD22 A114-D
Charge Device Model CDM II (200 < 500 V) JEDEC JESD22 C101-C
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Typical Performance
Figure 1. - CGHV35400F Typical Sparameters
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 0.5 A
Figure 2. - CGHV35400F POUT and Drain Eff vs Frequency at TCASE = 25˚C
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 0.5 A, PIN = 46 dBm, Pulse Width = 500µs, Duty Cycle = 10 %
0
5
10
15
20
Magnitude (dB)
CGHV35400F Sparameters
Vdd = 50 V, Idq = 500 mA
-20
-15
-10
-5
2500 2700 2900 3100 3300 3500 3700 3900
Magnitude (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
S(2,1)
S(1,1)
S(2,2)
70
80
90
100
450
500
550
600
Drain Efficiency (%)
Output Power
CGHV35400F Pout and Drain Eff vs Frequency at Tcase = 25 deg C
Vdd = 50 V, Idq = 0.5 A, Pin = 46 dBm, Pulse Width = 500 usec, Duty Cycle = 10
%
40
50
60
300
350
400
2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7
Drain Efficiency (%)
Output Power
Frequency (GHz)
Output Power
Drain Efficiency
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Typical Performance
Figure 3. - CGHV35400F Output Power vs Input Power
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, Pulse Width = 500 µs, Duty Cycle = 10 %, Tcase = 25 °C
Figure 4. - CGHV35400F Drain Efciency & Gain vs Input Power
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, Pulse Width = 500 µs, Duty Cycle = 10 %, Tcase = 25 °C
40
45
50
55
60
Output Power (dBm)
CGHV35400F Output Power vs Input Power
Vdd = 50 V, Idq = 500 mA, Pulse Width = 500 us, Duty Cycle = 10 %, Tcase = 25
°C
2.9 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
20
25
30
35
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Output Power (dBm)
Input Power (dBm)
8
10
12
14
16
40
50
60
70
80
Gain (dB)
CGHV35400F Drain Efficiency & Gain vs Input Power
Vdd = 50 V, Idq = 500 mA, Pulse Width = 500 us, Duty Cycle = 10 %, Tcase = 25
°C
Drain Efficiency - 2.9 GHz
Drain Efficiency - 3.2 GHz
Drain Efficiency - 3.5 GHz
Gain
-
2
.
9
GHz
0
2
4
6
0
10
20
30
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Input Power (dBm)
Gain
-
2
.
9
GHz
Gain - 3.2 GHz
Gain - 3.5 GHz
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CGHV35400F-AMP Application Circuit Bill of Materials
Designator Description Qty
R1 RES, 511, OHM, +/- 1%, 1/16W, 0603 1
R2 RES, 5.1, OHM, +/- 1%, 1/16W, 0603 1
C1 CAP, 6.8pF, +/-0.25%, 250V, 0603 1
C2, C7, C8 CAP, 10.0pF, +/-1%, 250V, 0805 3
C3 CAP, 10.0pF, +/-5%, 250V, 0603 1
C4, C9 CAP, 470pF, 5%, 100V, 0603, X 2
C5 CAP, 33000 pF, 0805, 100V, X7R 1
C6 CAP, 10uF 16V TANTALUM 1
C10 CAP, 1.0uF, 100V, 10%, X7R, 1210 1
C11 CAP, 33uF, 20%, G CASE 1
C12 CAP, 3300uF, +/-20%, 100V, ELECTROLYTIC 1
J1,J2 CONN, SMA, PANEL MOUNT JACK, FL 2
J3 HEADER, RT>PLZ, 0.1CEN LK 9POS 1
J4 CONNECTOR; SMB, Straight, JACK, SMD 1
W1 CABLE, 18 AWG, 4.2 1
- PCB, RO4350, 2.5 X 4.0 X 0.030 1
Q1 CGHV35400F 1
CGHV35400F Power Dissipation De-rating Curve
Maximum Case Temperature (°C)
Note 1. Area exceeds Maximum Case Temperature (See Page 2).
200
250
300
350
400
450
Power Dissipation (W)
CGHV35400F Transient Power Dissipation De-Rating Curve
0
50
100
150
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Power Dissipation (W)
Maximum Case Temperature C)
100 us 10 %
500 us 10 %
Note 1
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CGHV35400F-AMP Application Circuit Outline
CGHV35400F-AMP Application Circuit Schematic
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Product Dimensions CGHV35400F (Package Type — 440225)
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Part Number System
Parameter Value Units
Upper Frequency13.5 GHz
Power Output 400 W
Package Flange -
Table 1.
Note1: Alpha characters used in frequency code
indicate a value greater than 9.9 GHz. See Table
2 for value.
Character Code Code Value
A0
B 1
C2
D3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H7
J8
K 9
Examples: 1A = 10.0 GHz
2H = 27.0 GHz
Table 2.
Package
Power Output (W)
Upper Frequency (GHz)
Cree GaN High Voltage
CGHV35400F
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Product Ordering Information
Order Number Description Unit of Measure Image
CGHV35400F GaN HEMT Each
CGHV35400F-TB Test board without GaN HEMT Each
CGHV35400F-AMP Test board with GaN HEMT installed Each
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Disclaimer
Specications are subject to change without notice. Cree, Inc. believes the information contained within this data sheet to be accurate
and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Cree for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may
result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Cree. Cree makes no warranty,
representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose. “Typical” parameters are the average
values expected by Cree in large quantities and are provided for information purposes only. These values can and do vary in different
applications and actual performance can vary over time. All operating parameters should be validated by customer’s technical experts
for each application. Cree products are not designed, intended or authorized for use as components in applications intended for surgical
implant into the body or to support or sustain life, in applications in which the failure of the Cree product could result in personal injury or
death or in applications for planning, construction, maintenance or direct operation of a nuclear facility.
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