MOTOROLA Order this document by MRF1517/D SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA The RF MOSFET Line RF Power Field Effect Transistor N-Channel Enhancement-Mode Lateral MOSFETs The MRF1517T1 is designed for broadband commercial and industrial applications at frequencies to 520 MHz. The high gain and broadband performance of this device makes it ideal for large-signal, common source amplifier applications in 7.5 volt portable FM equipment. * Specified Performance @ 520 MHz, 7.5 Volts D Output Power -- 8 Watts Power Gain -- 11 dB Efficiency -- 55% * Characterized with Series Equivalent Large-Signal Impedance Parameters * Excellent Thermal Stability * Capable of Handling 20:1 VSWR, @ 9.5 Vdc, G 520 MHz, 2 dB Overdrive * Broadband UHF/VHF Demonstration Amplifier Information Available Upon Request S * RF Power Plastic Surface Mount Package * Available in Tape and Reel. T1 Suffix = 1,000 Units per 12 mm, 7 Inch Reel. MRF1517T1 520 MHz, 8 W, 7.5 V LATERAL N-CHANNEL BROADBAND RF POWER MOSFET CASE 466-02, STYLE 1 (PLD-1.5) PLASTIC MAXIMUM RATINGS Rating Drain-Source Voltage (1) Symbol Value Unit VDSS 25 Vdc VGS 20 Vdc Drain Current -- Continuous ID 4 Adc Total Device Dissipation @ TC = 25C (2) Derate above 25C PD 62.5 0.50 Watts W/C Storage Temperature Range Tstg - 65 to +150 C TJ 150 C Symbol Max Unit RJC 2 C/W Gate-Source Voltage Operating Junction Temperature THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS Characteristic Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case (1) Not designed for 12.5 volt applications. (2) Calculated based on the formula PD = TJ - TC RJC NOTE - CAUTION - MOS devices are susceptible to damage from electrostatic charge. Reasonable precautions in handling and packaging MOS devices should be observed. REV 1 MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA Motorola, Inc. 2000 MRF1517T1 1 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25C unless otherwise noted) Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current (VDS = 35 Vdc, VGS = 0) IDSS -- -- 1 Adc Gate-Source Leakage Current (VGS = 10 Vdc, VDS = 0) IGSS -- -- 1 Adc Gate Threshold Voltage (VDS = 7.5 Vdc, ID = 120 Adc) VGS(th) 1.0 1.7 2.1 Vdc Drain-Source On-Voltage (VGS = 10 Vdc, ID = 1 Adc) VDS(on) -- 0.5 -- Vdc Forward Transconductance (VDS = 10 Vdc, ID = 2 Adc) gfs 0.9 -- -- S Input Capacitance (VDS = 7.5 Vdc, VGS = 0, f = 1 MHz) Ciss -- 66 -- pF Output Capacitance (VDS = 7.5 Vdc, VGS = 0, f = 1 MHz) Coss -- 38 -- pF Reverse Transfer Capacitance (VDS = 7.5 Vdc, VGS = 0, f = 1 MHz) Crss -- 6 -- pF Common-Source Amplifier Power Gain (VDD = 7.5 Vdc, Pout = 8 Watts, IDQ = 150 mA, f = 520 MHz) Gps 10 11 -- dB Drain Efficiency (VDD = 7.5 Vdc, Pout = 8 Watts, IDQ = 150 mA, f = 520 MHz) 50 55 -- % OFF CHARACTERISTICS ON CHARACTERISTICS DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS FUNCTIONAL TESTS (In Motorola Test Fixture) MRF1517T1 2 MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA B2 VGG C9 + C7 C8 B1 R3 C18 R2 C17 + C15 C16 VDD L1 C6 R1 Z6 Z8 Z9 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 C14 Z5 C10 C11 C1 C2 B1, B2 C1 C2, C3, C4, C10, C12, C13 C5, C11 C6, C18 C7, C15 C8, C16 C9, C17 C14 L1 N1, N2 C3 C4 C12 RF OUTPUT C13 C5 15 , 0805 Chip Resistor 1.0 k, 1/8 W Resistor 33 k, 1/2 W Resistor 0.315 x 0.080 Microstrip 1.415 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.322 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.022 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.260 x 0.223 Microstrip 0.050 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.625 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.800 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.589 x 0.080 Microstrip Glass Teflon, 31 mils, 2 oz. Copper R1 R2 R3 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5, Z6 Z7 Z8 Z9 Z10 Board Short Ferrite Bead, Fair Rite Products (2743021446) 300 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 0 to 20 pF, Trimmer Capacitor 43 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 120 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 10 F, 50 V Electrolytic Capacitor 0.1 F, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 1,000 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 330 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 55.5 nH, 5 Turn, Coilcraft Type N Flange Mount Figure 1. N2 Z10 DUT N1 RF INPUT Z7 480 - 520 MHz Broadband Test Circuit TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 480 - 520 MHz 0 10 520 MHz 480 MHz 8 IRL, INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 500 MHz 6 4 2 -5 -10 480 MHz 520 MHz -15 500 MHz -20 VDD = 7.5 Vdc VDD = 7.5 Vdc -25 0 0 0.2 Figure 2. 0.4 0.6 Pin, INPUT POWER (WATTS) 0.8 Output Power versus Input Power MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA 1.0 1 2 3 Figure 3. 4 5 6 7 8 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 10 Input Return Loss versus Output Power MRF1517T1 3 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 480 - 520 MHz 18 80 500 MHz 480 MHz 70 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) 16 520 MHz GAIN (dB) 14 12 10 8 480 MHz 60 50 500 MHz 520 MHz 40 30 20 VDD = 7.5 Vdc VDD = 7.5 Vdc 10 6 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 3 Figure 4. 9 10 1 Gain versus Output Power Figure 5. 10 500 MHz Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 10 11 Drain Efficiency versus Output Power 80 12 8 520 MHz 480 MHz 6 4 Pin = 27 dBm VDD = 7.5 Vdc 2 0 480 MHz 70 500 MHz 60 520 MHz 50 40 Pin = 27 dBm VDD = 7.5 Vdc 30 0 200 Figure 6. 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 0 1000 Output Power versus Biasing Current 200 Figure 7. 12 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 1000 Drain Efficiency versus Biasing Current 80 10 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 6 7 8 5 4 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 3 2 500 MHz 8 520 MHz 6 480 MHz 4 Pin = 27 dBm IDQ = 150 mA 2 480 MHz 70 500 MHz 60 520 MHz 50 40 Pin = 27 dBm IDQ = 150 mA 30 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Figure 8. MRF1517T1 4 Output Power versus Supply Voltage 6 7 8 9 10 VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Figure 9. Drain Efficiency versus Supply Voltage MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA B2 VGG C8 C7 + C6 B1 R3 VDD + C17 R2 C16 C15 C14 L1 C5 R1 Z6 Z5 Z7 Z8 DUT N1 Z1 RF INPUT Z2 Z3 C1 B1, B2 C1, C13 C2, C3, C4, C10, C11, C12 C5, C17 C6, C14 C7, C15 C8, C16 C9 L1 N1, N2 C3 RF OUTPUT C13 Z4 C10 C2 N2 Z9 C9 C11 C12 C4 12 , 0805 Chip Resistor 1.0 k, 1/8 W Resistor 33 k, 1/2 W Resistor 0.617 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.723 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.513 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.260 x 0.223 Microstrip 0.048 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.577 x 0.080 Microstrip 1.135 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.076 x 0.080 Microstrip Glass Teflon, 31 mils, 2 oz. Copper R1 R2 R3 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4, Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8 Z9 Board Short Ferrite Bead, Fair Rite Products (2743021446) 300 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 0 to 20 pF, Trimmer Capacitor 130 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 10 F, 50 V Electrolytic Capacitor 0.1 F, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 1,000 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 33 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 55.5 nH, 5 Turn, Coilcraft Type N Flange Mount Figure 10. 400 - 440 MHz Broadband Test Circuit TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 400 - 440 MHz 10 0 400 MHz IRL, INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 8 420 MHz 7 6 440 MHz 5 4 3 2 1 -5 400 MHz -10 420 MHz -15 440 MHz -20 VDD = 7.5 Vdc VDD = 7.5 Vdc 0 -25 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 Pin, INPUT POWER (WATTS) 0.4 Figure 11. Output Power versus Input Power MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA 0.5 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 8 9 10 Figure 12. Input Return Loss versus Output Power MRF1517T1 5 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 400 - 440 MHz 17 70 420 MHz 400 MHz GAIN (dB) 13 440 MHz 60 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) 15 440 MHz 11 9 7 420 MHz 50 40 400 MHz 30 20 10 VDD = 7.5 Vdc 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 1 10 Figure 13. Gain versus Output Power 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 10 11 80 400 MHz 10 420 MHz 440 MHz 8 6 4 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 2 Figure 14. Drain Efficiency versus Output Power 12 Pin = 25.5 dBm VDD = 7.5 Vdc 2 0 70 440 MHz 60 420 MHz 400 MHz 50 40 Pin = 25.5 dBm VDD = 7.5 Vdc 30 0 200 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 0 1000 Figure 15. Output Power versus Biasing Current 200 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 1000 Figure 16. Drain Efficiency versus Biasing Current 12 80 420 MHz 10 400 MHz Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) VDD = 7.5 Vdc 0 5 8 440 MHz 6 4 2 Pin = 25.5 dBm IDQ = 150 mA 70 420 MHz 60 440 MHz 400 MHz 50 40 Pin = 25.5 dBm IDQ = 150 mA 30 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Figure 17. Output Power versus Supply Voltage MRF1517T1 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Figure 18. Drain Efficiency versus Supply Voltage MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA B2 VGG C8 + C6 C7 R3 B1 C16 C17 R2 C15 VDD + C14 L1 C5 R1 Z5 Z7 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 C10 C9 C2 C1 C2, C3, C4, C10, C11, C12 C5, C17 C6, C14 C7, C15 C8, C16 C9 C13 L1 N1, N2 C3 N2 Z9 RF OUTPUT C13 C1 B1, B2 Z8 DUT N1 RF INPUT Z6 C11 C12 C4 15 , 0805 Chip Resistor 1.0 k, 1/8 W Resistor 33 k, 1/2 W Resistor 0.471 x 0.080 Microstrip 1.082 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.372 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.260 x 0.223 Microstrip 0.050 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.551 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.825 x 0.080 Microstrip 0.489 x 0.080 Microstrip Glass Teflon, 31 mils, 2 oz. Copper R1 R2 R3 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4, Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8 Z9 Board Short Ferrite Bead, Fair Rite Products (2743021446) 240 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 0 to 20 pF, Trimmer Capacitor 130 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 10 mF, 50 V Electrolytic Capacitor 0.1 mF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 1,000 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 39 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 330 pF, 100 mil Chip Capacitor 55.5 nH, 5 Turn, Coilcraft Type N Flange Mount Figure 19. 440 - 480 MHz Broadband Test Circuit TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 440 - 480 MHz 10 0 8 IRL, INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 440 MHz 7 6 5 460 MHz 4 480 MHz 3 2 1 -5 -10 460 MHz 440 MHz -15 480 MHz -20 VDD = 7.5 Vdc VDD = 7.5 Vdc 0 -25 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Pin, INPUT POWER (WATTS) Figure 20. Output Power versus Input Power MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA 0.8 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 8 9 10 Figure 21. Input Return Loss versus Output Power MRF1517T1 7 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 440 - 480 MHz 17 70 440 MHz Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) 460 MHz 13 GAIN (dB) 460 MHz 60 15 480 MHz 11 9 7 480 MHz 50 440 MHz 40 30 20 10 VDD = 7.5 Vdc 1 2 3 6 7 8 4 5 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 10 1 Figure 22. Gain versus Output Power 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 10 11 80 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) 440 MHz 10 480 MHz 8 460 MHz 6 4 2 70 480 MHz 60 460 MHz 440 MHz 50 40 Pin = 27.5 dBm Pin = 27.5 dBm 0 30 0 200 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 0 1000 Figure 24. Output Power versus Biasing Current 200 400 600 IDQ, BIASING CURRENT (mA) 800 1000 Figure 25. Drain Efficiency versus Biasing Current 12 80 10 Eff, DRAIN EFFICIENCY (%) Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) 9 Figure 23. Drain Efficiency versus Output Power 12 Pout , OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) VDD = 7.5 Vdc 0 5 440 MHz 8 460 MHz 480 MHz 6 4 70 480 MHz 60 460 MHz 440 MHz 50 40 2 Pin = 27.5 dBm Pin = 27.5 dBm 30 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Figure 26. Output Power versus Supply Voltage MRF1517T1 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 VDD, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VOLTS) Figure 27. Drain Efficiency versus Supply Voltage MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA 520 f = 440 MHz Zin f = 440 MHz 480 Zin 400 Zin f = 480 MHz 520 ZOL* ZOL* f = 480 MHz f = 440 MHz 440 ZOL* f = 480 MHz 400 Zin Zo = 10 Zo = 10 VDD = 7.5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, Pout = 8 W VDD = 7.5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, Pout = 8 W Zo = 10 VDD = 7.5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, Pout = 8 W f MHz Zin ZOL* f MHz Zin ZOL* f MHz Zin ZOL* 480 1.06 +j1.82 3.51 +j0.99 440 1.62 +j3.41 3.25 +j0.98 400 1.96 +j3.32 2.52 +j0.39 500 0.97 +j2.01 2.82 +j0.75 460 1.85 +j3.35 3.05 +j0.93 420 2.31 +j3.56 2.61 +j0.64 520 0.975 +j2.37 1.87 +j1.03 480 1.91 +j3.31 2.54 +j0.84 440 1.60 +j3.45 2.37 +j1.04 = Complex conjugate of source impedance. ZOL* = Complex conjugate of the load impedance at given output power, voltage, frequency, and D > 50 %. Zin = Complex conjugate of source impedance. ZOL* = Complex conjugate of the load impedance at given output power, voltage, frequency, and D > 50 %. Zin = Complex conjugate of source impedance. ZOL* = Complex conjugate of the load impedance at given output power, voltage, frequency, and D > 50 %. Note: ZOL* was chosen based on tradeoffs between gain, drain efficiency, and device stability. Input Matching Network Output Matching Network Device Under Test Z in Z * OL Figure 28. Series Equivalent Input and Output Impedance MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA MRF1517T1 9 Table 1. Common Source Scattering Parameters (VDD = 7.5 Vdc) IDQ = 150 mA f MHz MH S11 S21 |S11| S12 |S21| |S12| S22 |S22| 50 0.84 -152 17.66 97 0.016 0 0.77 -167 100 0.84 -164 8.86 85 0.016 5 0.78 -172 200 0.86 -170 4.17 72 0.015 -5 0.79 -173 300 0.88 -171 2.54 62 0.014 -8 0.80 -172 400 0.90 -172 1.72 55 0.013 -25 0.83 -172 500 0.92 -172 1.28 50 0.013 -10 0.84 -172 600 0.94 -173 0.98 46 0.014 -22 0.86 -171 700 0.95 -173 0.76 41 0.010 -30 0.86 -172 800 0.96 -174 0.61 38 0.011 -14 0.86 -171 900 0.96 -175 0.50 33 0.011 -31 0.85 -172 1000 0.97 -175 0.40 31 0.006 55 0.88 -171 IDQ = 800 mA f MH MHz S11 S21 |S11| S12 |S21| |S12| 50 0.90 -165 20.42 94 0.018 100 0.89 -172 10.20 87 200 0.90 -175 4.96 79 300 0.90 -176 3.17 400 0.91 -176 500 0.92 600 700 S22 |S22| 1 0.76 -164 0.015 -7 0.77 -170 0.015 -12 0.77 -172 73 0.017 -2 0.80 -171 2.26 67 0.013 1 0.82 -172 -176 1.75 63 0.011 -6 0.83 -171 0.93 -176 1.39 59 0.012 -31 0.85 -171 0.94 -176 1.14 55 0.015 -34 0.88 -171 800 0.94 -176 0.93 51 0.008 -22 0.87 -171 900 0.95 -177 0.78 45 0.007 2 0.87 -172 1000 0.96 -177 0.65 43 0.008 -40 0.90 -170 IDQ = 1.5 A f MHz MH S11 |S11| S21 S12 |S21| |S12| S22 |S22| 50 0.92 -165 19.90 95 0.017 3 0.76 -164 100 0.90 -172 9.93 88 0.018 2 0.77 -170 200 0.91 -176 4.84 80 0.016 -4 0.77 -172 300 0.91 -176 3.10 74 0.014 -11 0.80 -172 400 0.92 -176 2.22 68 0.014 -14 0.81 -172 500 0.93 -176 1.73 64 0.016 -8 0.83 -171 600 0.94 -176 1.39 61 0.013 -24 0.85 -171 700 0.94 -176 1.12 56 0.013 -24 0.87 -171 800 0.95 -176 0.93 52 0.009 -12 0.87 -171 900 0.96 -177 0.78 46 0.008 10 0.87 -173 1000 0.97 -177 0.64 44 0.012 4 0.89 -169 MRF1517T1 10 MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA APPLICATIONS INFORMATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS This device is a common-source, RF power, N-Channel enhancement mode, Lateral Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET). Motorola Application Note AN211A, "FETs in Theory and Practice", is suggested reading for those not familiar with the construction and characteristics of FETs. This surface mount packaged device was designed primarily for VHF and UHF portable power amplifier applications. Manufacturability is improved by utilizing the tape and reel capability for fully automated pick and placement of parts. However, care should be taken in the design process to insure proper heat sinking of the device. The major advantages of Lateral RF power MOSFETs include high gain, simple bias systems, relative immunity from thermal runaway, and the ability to withstand severely mismatched loads without suffering damage. MOSFET CAPACITANCES The physical structure of a MOSFET results in capacitors between all three terminals. The metal oxide gate structure determines the capacitors from gate-to-drain (Cgd), and gate-to-source (Cgs). The PN junction formed during fabrication of the RF MOSFET results in a junction capacitance from drain-to-source (Cds). These capacitances are characterized as input (Ciss), output (Coss) and reverse transfer (Crss) capacitances on data sheets. The relationships between the inter-terminal capacitances and those given on data sheets are shown below. The Ciss can be specified in two ways: 1. Drain shorted to source and positive voltage at the gate. 2. Positive voltage of the drain in respect to source and zero volts at the gate. In the latter case, the numbers are lower. However, neither method represents the actual operating conditions in RF applications. Drain Cgd Gate Cds Ciss = Cgd + Cgs Coss = Cgd + Cds Crss = Cgd Cgs Source DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS One critical figure of merit for a FET is its static resistance in the full-on condition. This on-resistance, RDS(on), occurs in the linear region of the output characteristic and is specified at a specific gate-source voltage and drain current. The drain-source voltage under these conditions is termed VDS(on). For MOSFETs, VDS(on) has a positive temperature MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA coefficient at high temperatures because it contributes to the power dissipation within the device. BVDSS values for this device are higher than normally required for typical applications. Measurement of BVDSS is not recommended and may result in possible damage to the device. GATE CHARACTERISTICS The gate of the RF MOSFET is a polysilicon material, and is electrically isolated from the source by a layer of oxide. The DC input resistance is very high - on the order of 109 -- resulting in a leakage current of a few nanoamperes. Gate control is achieved by applying a positive voltage to the gate greater than the gate-to-source threshold voltage, VGS(th). Gate Voltage Rating -- Never exceed the gate voltage rating. Exceeding the rated VGS can result in permanent damage to the oxide layer in the gate region. Gate Termination -- The gates of these devices are essentially capacitors. Circuits that leave the gate open-circuited or floating should be avoided. These conditions can result in turn-on of the devices due to voltage build-up on the input capacitor due to leakage currents or pickup. Gate Protection -- These devices do not have an internal monolithic zener diode from gate-to-source. If gate protection is required, an external zener diode is recommended. Using a resistor to keep the gate-to-source impedance low also helps dampen transients and serves another important function. Voltage transients on the drain can be coupled to the gate through the parasitic gate-drain capacitance. If the gate-to-source impedance and the rate of voltage change on the drain are both high, then the signal coupled to the gate may be large enough to exceed the gate-threshold voltage and turn the device on. DC BIAS Since this device is an enhancement mode FET, drain current flows only when the gate is at a higher potential than the source. RF power FETs operate optimally with a quiescent drain current (IDQ), whose value is application dependent. This device was characterized at IDQ = 150 mA, which is the suggested value of bias current for typical applications. For special applications such as linear amplification, IDQ may have to be selected to optimize the critical parameters. The gate is a dc open circuit and draws no current. Therefore, the gate bias circuit may generally be just a simple resistive divider network. Some special applications may require a more elaborate bias system. GAIN CONTROL Power output of this device may be controlled to some degree with a low power dc control signal applied to the gate, thus facilitating applications such as manual gain control, ALC/AGC and modulation systems. This characteristic is very dependent on frequency and load line. MRF1517T1 11 MOUNTING The specified maximum thermal resistance of 2C/W assumes a majority of the 0.065 x 0.180 source contact on the back side of the package is in good contact with an appropriate heat sink. As with all RF power devices, the goal of the thermal design should be to minimize the temperature at the back side of the package. Refer to Motorola Application Note AN4005/D, "Thermal Management and Mounting Method for the PLD-1.5 RF Power Surface Mount Package," and Engineering Bulletin EB209/D, "Mounting Method for RF Power Leadless Surface Mount Transistor" for additional information. AMPLIFIER DESIGN Impedance matching networks similar to those used with bipolar transistors are suitable for this device. For examples see Motorola Application Note AN721, "Impedance Matching Networks Applied to RF Power Transistors." Large-signal MRF1517T1 12 impedances are provided, and will yield a good first pass approximation. Since RF power MOSFETs are triode devices, they are not unilateral. This coupled with the very high gain of this device yields a device capable of self oscillation. Stability may be achieved by techniques such as drain loading, input shunt resistive loading, or output to input feedback. The RF test fixture implements a parallel resistor and capacitor in series with the gate, and has a load line selected for a higher efficiency, lower gain, and more stable operating region. Two-port stability analysis with this device's S-parameters provides a useful tool for selection of loading or feedback circuitry to assure stable operation. See Motorola Application Note AN215A, "RF Small-Signal Design Using Two-Port Parameters" for a discussion of two port network theory and stability. MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA NOTES MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA MRF1517T1 13 NOTES MRF1517T1 14 MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA NOTES MOTOROLA RF DEVICE DATA MRF1517T1 15 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS L R C P 2 A F U N K 1 Q S 0.095 2.41 0.115 2.92 ZONE V H G D B 0.146 3.71 ZONE X 4 3 EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE EEE 10_DRAFT ZONE W 0.115 2.92 0.020 0.51 J E 0.89 (0.035) X 45 _ "5 _ RESIN BLEED/FLASH ALLOWABLE inches mm SOLDER FOOTPRINT STYLE 1: PIN 1. 2. 3. 4. DRAIN GATE SOURCE SOURCE NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH 3. RESIN BLEED/FLASH ALLOWABLE IN ZONE V, W, AND X. CASE 466-02 ISSUE B DIM A B C D E F G H J K L N P Q R S U ZONE V ZONE W ZONE X INCHES MIN MAX 0.255 0.265 0.225 0.235 0.065 0.072 0.130 0.150 0.021 0.026 0.026 0.044 0.050 0.070 0.045 0.063 0.160 0.180 0.273 0.285 0.245 0.255 0.230 0.240 0.000 0.008 0.055 0.063 0.200 0.210 0.006 0.012 0.006 0.012 0.000 0.021 0.000 0.010 0.000 0.010 MILLIMETERS MIN MAX 6.48 6.73 5.72 5.97 1.65 1.83 3.30 3.81 0.53 0.66 0.66 1.12 1.27 1.78 1.14 1.60 4.06 4.57 6.93 7.24 6.22 6.48 5.84 6.10 0.00 0.20 1.40 1.60 5.08 5.33 0.15 0.31 0.15 0.31 0.00 0.53 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.25 Motorola reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. Motorola makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does Motorola assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. 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