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CGHV96100F2
100 W, 8.4 - 9.6 GHz, 50-ohm, Input/Output Matched GaN HEMT
Crees CGHV96100F2 is a gallium nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistor
(HEMT) on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates. This GaN Internally Matched (IM) FET
offers excellent power added efciency in comparison to other technologies. GaN
has superior properties compared to silicon or gallium arsenide, including higher
breakdown voltage, higher saturated electron drift velocity and higher thermal
conductivity. GaN HEMTs also offer greater power density and wider bandwidths
compared to GaAs transistors. This IM FET is available in a metal/ceramic anged
package for optimal electrical and thermal performance.
Rev 3.0 – January 2020
Typical Performance Over 8.4-9.6 GHz (TC = 25˚C)
Parameter 8.4 GHz 8.8 GHz 9.0 GHz 9.2 GHz 9.4 GHz 9.6 GHz Units
Linear Gain 13.8 12.8 13.0 12.4 11.8 11.4 dB
Output Power 171 163 160 150 137 131 W
Power Gain 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.1 dB
Power Added Efciency 45.5 42.8 41.5 39.2 35.5 35.4 %
Note: Measured in CGHV96100F2-TB (838179) under 100 µS pulse width, 10% duty, Pin 42.0 dBm (16 W)
Features
8.4 - 9.6 GHz Operation
145 W POUT typical
10 dB Power Gain
40% Typical PAE
50 Ohm Internally Matched
<0.3 dB Power Droop
Applications
Marine Radar
Weather Monitoring
Air Trafc Control
Maritime Vessel Trafc Control
Port Security
PN: CGHV96100F2
Package Type: 440217
2CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (not simultaneous)
Parameter Symbol Rating Units Conditions
Drain-source Voltage VDSS 120 Volts 25˚C
Gate-source Voltage VGS -10, +2 Volts 25˚C
Power Dissipation PDISS 222.0 Watts Pulsed
Storage Temperature TSTG -65, +150 ˚C
Operating Junction Temperature TJ225 ˚C
Maximum Drain Current1IDMAX 12 Amps
Maximum Forward Gate Current IGMAX 28.8 mA 25˚C
Soldering Temperature2TS245 ˚C
Screw Torque τ40 in-oz
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case RθJC 0.73 ˚C/W Pulse Width = 100 µs, Duty Cycle = 10%, 85˚C, PDISS = 173 W
Case Operating Temperature3TC-40, +125 ˚C
Note:
1 Current limit for long term reliable operation.
2 Refer to the Application Note on soldering at http://www.cree.com/rf/document-library
3 See also, the Power Dissipation De-rating Curve on Page 9.
Electrical Characteristics (Frequency = 9.6 GHz unless otherwise stated; TC = 25˚C)
Characteristics Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
DC Characteristics1
Gate Threshold Voltage VGS(TH) -3.8 -3.0 -2.3 V VDS = 10 V, ID = 28.8 mA
Gate Quiscent Voltage VGS(Q) -2.7 V VDS = 40 V, ID = 1000 mA
Saturated Drain Current2IDS 20.7 28.8 A VDS = 6.0 V, VGS = 2.0 V
Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage VBD 100 V VGS = -8 V, ID = 28.8 mA
RF Characteristics3
Small Signal Gain S21 10.5 12.4 dB VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = -20 dBm
Input Return Loss 1 S11 –5.2 -2.8 dB VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = -20 dBm, 8.4 - 9.4 GHz
Input Return Loss 2 S11 -3.3 dB VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = -20 dBm, 9.4 - 9.6 GHz
Output Return Loss S22 –12.3 -6.0 dB VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = -20 dBm
Power Output3,4 POUT 100 131.0 W VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = 41.75 dBm
Power Added Efciency3,4 PAE 30 45 % VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = 41.75 dBm
Power Gain3,4 PG 10.2 dB VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, PIN = 41.75 dBm
Output Mismatch Stress VSWR 5:1 YNo damage at all phase angles, VDD = 40 V, IDQ = 1000 mA,
Notes:
1 Measured on-wafer prior to packaging.
2 Scaled from PCM data.
3 Measured in CGHV96100F2-AMP (838179) under 100 µS pulse width, 10% duty
4 Fixture loss de-embedded using the following offsets: Frequency = 9.6 GHz. Input = 0.5 dB and Output = 0.5 dB.
3CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2 Typical Performance
Figure 1. - Small Signal Gain and Return Loss vs Frequency
of CGHV96100F2 measured in CGHV96100F2-AMP
VDS = 40 V, IDQ = 1000mA
Figure 2. - Power Gain vs. Frequency and Input Power
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
4CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2 Typical Performance
Figure 3. - Output Power vs. Input Power
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
Figure 4. - Power Gain vs. Frequency and Input Power
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
5CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2 Typical Performance
Figure 5. - Power Added Efciency vs. Input Power
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
Figure 6. - Output Power vs. Time
VDD = 40 V, PIN = 41 dBm, Duty Cycle = 10%
6CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2 Typical Performance
Figure 7. - Output Power vs. Input Power & Frequency
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
Figure 8. - Power Added Efciency vs. Input Power & Frequency
VDD = 40 V, Pulse Width = 100 µsec, Duty Cycle = 10%
49.00
49.50
50.00
50.50
51.00
51.50
52.00
52.50
53.00
7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.4 9.6 9.8 10.0
Output Power (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Pout vs. Freq. & Pin
Pulse 100 us / 10 % duty
Pin 39
Pin 40
Pin 41
Pin 42
Psat
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.4 9.6 9.8 10.0
Power Added Efficiency (%)
Frequency (GHz)
PAE vs. Freq. & Pin
Pulse 100 us / 10 % duty
Pin 39
Pin 40
Pin 41
Pin 42
Psat
7CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Bill of Materials
Designator Description Qty
R1 RES, 47 OHM +/-1%, 1/16 W, 0603, SMD 1
C1, C11 CAP, 1.6pF, +/- 0.1 pF, 200V, 0402, ATC 600L 2
C2, C12 CAP, 1.0pF, +/- 0.1 pF, 200V, 0402 ATC 600L 2
C3, C13 CAP, 10 pF +/-5%, 0603, ATC 2
C4, C14 CAP, 470 pF +/-5%, 100 V, 0603 2
C5, C15 CAP, 33,000 pF, 0805, 100 V, X7R 2
C6 CAP, 10 uF, 16 V, TANTALUM 1
C18 CAP, 470 uF +/-20%, ELECTROLYTIC 1
J1,J2 CONNECTOR, SMA, PANEL MOUNT JACK, FLANGE,
4-HOLE, BLUNT POST, 20MIL 2
J3 CONNECTOR, HEADER, RT>PLZ .1CEN LK 9POS 1
J4 CONNECTOR, SMB, STRAIGHT JACK 1
-PCB, TEST FIXTURE, TACONICS RF35P, 20 MIL THK,
440210 PKG 1
- 2-56 SOC HD SCREW 1/4 SS 4
- #2 SPLIT LOCKWASHER SS 4
Q1 CGHV96100F2 1
CGHV96100F2-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit
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CGHV96100F2-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Schematic
CGHV96100F2-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Outline
9CGHV96100F2 Rev 3.0
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CGHV96100F2 Power Dissipation De-rating Curve
Note 1 : Shaded area exceeds Maximum Case Operating Temperature (See Page 2)
CGHV96100F2 Transient Curve
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
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
ThetaJC (
C/W)
CGHV96100F
6 W/mm
0.5
0.6
0.7
1.0E-05 1.0E-04 1.0E-03 1.0E-02 1.0E-01 1.0E+00
ThetaJC (
Time (sec)
10% Duty Cycle
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Power Dissipation (W)
Maximum Case Temperature (C)
Power dissipation derating curve vs. Max TCase
CW & Pulse (100 uS/ 10% duty)
Pulse 100uS / 10%
Note 1
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Product Dimensions CGHV96100F2 (Package Type — 440217)
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Part Number System
Parameter Value Units
Upper Frequency19.6 GHz
Power Output 100 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
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
J 8
K 9
Examples: 1A = 10.0 GHz
2H = 27.0 GHz
Table 2.
Package, Power Test
Power Output (W)
Upper Frequency (GHz)
Cree GaN HEMT High Voltage
Product Line
CGHV96100F2
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Product Ordering Information
Order Number Description Unit of Measure Image
CGHV96100F2 GaN HEMT Each
CGHV96100F2-AMP Test board with GaN HEMT Each
CGHV96100F2-JMT CGHV96100F2 Delivered in a JEDEC
Matrix tray
50 parts / tray.
Order multiple = 50pcs
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