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MRFE6VS25LR5
1RF Device DataFreescale Semiconductor, Inc.
RF Power LDMOS TransistorHigh Ruggedness N--ChannelEnhancement--Mode Lateral MOSFETRF power transistor designed for both narrowband and broadband ISM,
broadcast and aerospace applications operating at frequencies from 1.8 to2000 MHz. This device is fabricated using Freescales enhanced ruggednessplatform and is suitable for use in applications where high VSWRs areencountered.
Typical Performance: VDD = 50 Volts
Frequency(MHz) Signal Type
Pout(W)
Gps(dB)
ηD(%)
IMD(dBc)
1.8--30 (1,3) Two--Tone(10 kHz spacing)
25 PEP 25.0 50.0 --28
30--512 (2,3) Two--Tone(200 kHz spacing)
25 PEP 17.3 32.0 --32
512 (4) Pulse(100 μsec, 20%Duty Cycle)
25 Peak 25.9 74.0
512 (4) CW 25 26.0 75.0
Load Mismatch/Ruggedness
Frequency(MHz) Signal Type VSWR
Pin(W)
TestVoltage Result
30 (1) CW >65:1at all PhaseAngles
0.11(3 dB
Overdrive)
50 No DeviceDegradation
512 (2) CW 0.95(3 dB
Overdrive)
512 (4) Pulse(100 μsec, 20%Duty Cycle)
0.14 Peak(3 dB
Overdrive)
512 (4) CW 0.14(3 dB
Overdrive)
1. Measured in 1.8--30 MHz broadband reference circuit.2. Measured in 30--512 MHz broadband reference circuit.3. The values shown are the minimum measured performance numbers across the
indicated frequency range.4. Measured in 512 MHz narrowband test circuit.
Features
• Wide Operating Frequency Range• Extreme Ruggedness• Unmatched, Capable of Very Broadband Operation• Integrated Stability Enhancements• Low Thermal Resistance• Extended ESD Protection Circuit• In Tape and Reel. R5 Suffix = 50 Units, 32 mm Tape Width, 13 inch Reel.
Document Number: MRFE6VS25LRev. 0, 10/2012
Freescale SemiconductorTechnical Data
1.8--2000 MHz, 25 W, 50 VWIDEBAND
RF POWER LDMOS TRANSISTOR
MRFE6VS25LR5
Note: The backside of the package is thesource terminal for the transistor.
NI--360--2
(Top View)
Drain1 2
Figure 1. Pin Connections
Gate
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Table 1. Maximum Ratings
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Drain--Source Voltage VDSS --0.5, +133 Vdc
Gate--Source Voltage VGS --6.0, +10 Vdc
Storage Temperature Range Tstg --65 to +150 °C
Case Operating Temperature Range TC --40 to +150 °C
Operating Junction Temperature Range (1,2) TJ --40 to +225 °C
Table 2. Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Value (2,3) Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction to CaseCW: Case Temperature 81°C, 25 W CW, 50 Vdc, IDQ = 10 mA, 512 MHz
RθJC 1.4 °C/W
Thermal Impedance, Junction to CasePulse: Case Temperature 77°C, 25 W Peak, 100 μsec Pulse Width,
20% Duty Cycle, 50 Vdc, IDQ = 10 mA, 512 MHz
ZθJC 0.32 °C/W
Table 3. ESD Protection Characteristics
Test Methodology Class
Human Body Model (per JESD22--A114) 2, passes 2000 V
Machine Model (per EIA/JESD22--A115) B, passes 200 V
Charge Device Model (per JESD22--C101) IV, passes 1200 V
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Off Characteristics
Gate--Source Leakage Current(VGS = 5 Vdc, VDS = 0 Vdc)
IGSS 400 nAdc
Drain--Source Breakdown Voltage(VGS = 0 Vdc, ID = 50 mA)
V(BR)DSS 133 140 Vdc
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Leakage Current(VDS = 50 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc)
IDSS 2 μAdc
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Leakage Current(VDS = 100 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc)
IDSS 7 μAdc
On Characteristics
Gate Threshold Voltage(VDS = 10 Vdc, ID = 85 μAdc)
VGS(th) 1.5 2.0 2.5 Vdc
Gate Quiescent Voltage(VDD = 50 Vdc, ID = 10 mAdc, Measured in Functional Test)
VGS(Q) 2.0 2.4 3.0 Vdc
Drain--Source On--Voltage(VGS = 10 Vdc, ID = 210 mAdc)
VDS(on) 0.23 Vdc
Dynamic Characteristics
Reverse Transfer Capacitance(VDS = 50 Vdc ± 30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc)
Crss 0.17 pF
Output Capacitance(VDS = 50 Vdc ± 30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc)
Coss 14.7 pF
Input Capacitance(VDS = 50 Vdc, VGS = 0 Vdc ± 30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz)
Ciss 39.0 pF
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 4. 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 = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 10 mA, Pout = 25 W Peak (5 W Avg.), f = 512 MHz,Pulse, 100 μsec Pulse Width, 20% Duty Cycle
Power Gain Gps 24.5 25.9 27.5 dB
Drain Efficiency ηD 70.0 74.0 %
Input Return Loss IRL --16 --10 dB
Load Mismatch/Ruggedness (In Freescale Test Fixture, 50 ohm system) IDQ = 150 mA
Frequency(MHz)
SignalType VSWR
Pin(W) Test Voltage, VDD Result
512 Pulse(100 μsec, 20% Duty Cycle)
>65:1at all Phase Angles
0.14 Peak(3 dB Overdrive)
50 No DeviceDegradation
CW 0.14(3 dB Overdrive)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0.1
100
0 2010
VDS, DRAIN--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 2. Capacitance versus Drain--Source Voltage
C,CAPACITANCE(pF)
30
Ciss
10
1
Coss
Crss
Measured with ±30 mV(rms)ac @ 1 MHz, VGS = 0 Vdc
40 50
IDQ = 10 mA
Figure 3. Normalized VGS versus QuiescentCurrent and Case Temperature
NORMALIZED
V GS(Q)
TC, CASE TEMPERATURE (°C)
1.06
1.04
1.011
0.98
0.96
0.93100--50 0--25 25 50
VDD = 50 Vdc
150 mA
75
100 mA
10
IDQ (mA) Slope (mV/°C)
50
100
150
--2.16
--1.79
--1.76
--1.68
50 mA
0.940.95
0.97
0.99
1.021.03
1.05
1.07
250
108
90
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
107
106
104
110 130 150 170 190
MTTF(HOURS)
210 230
105
ID = 0.55 Amps
0.69 Amps
0.83 Amps
VDD = 50 Vdc
Figure 4. MTTF versus Junction Temperature -- CW
Note: MTTF value represents the total cumulative operating timeunder indicated test conditions.
MTTF calculator available at http:/www.freescale.com/rf. SelectSoftware & Tools/Development Tools/Calculators to access MTTFcalculators by product.
NOTE: For pulse applications or CW conditions, use the MTTFcalculator referenced above.
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512 MHz NARROWBAND PRODUCTION TEST FIXTURE
Figure 5. MRFE6VS25LR5 Narrowband Test Circuit Component Layout 512 MHzCUTOUTAREA
MRFE6VS25LRev. 3
C1
B1
C2
C3
L1
C4
C8
C7
C5
C6
L2
L3
C10
C9
C12
C13
C11
B2
C14
C15
Table 5. MRFE6VS25LR5 Narrowband Test Circuit Component Designations and Values 512 MHzPart Description Part Number Manufacturer
B1, B2 Long Ferrite Beads 2743021447 Fair-Rite
C1 22 μF, 35 V Tantalum Capacitor T491X226K035AT Kemet
C2, C9 0.1 μF Chip Capacitors CDR33BX104AKWS AVX
C3, C10 0.01 μF Chip Capacitors C0805C103K5RAC Kemet
C4, C12, C15 180 pF Chip Capacitors ATC100B181JT500XT ATC
C5 18 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B180JT500XT ATC
C6 2.7 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B2R7BT500XT ATC
C7 15 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B150JT500XT ATC
C8 36 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B360JT500XT ATC
C11 4.3 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B4R3CT500XT ATC
C13 13 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B130JT500XT ATC
C14 470 μF, 63 V Electrolytic Capacitor MCGPR63V477M13X26-RH Multicomp
L1 33 nH Inductor 1812SMS-33NJLC Coilcraft
L2 12.5 nH Inductor A04TJLC Coilcraft
L3 82 nH Inductor 1812SMS-82NJLC Coilcraft
PCB 0.030″, εr = 2.55 AD255A Arlon
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Z1 0.235″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z2 0.042″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z3 0.682″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z4* 0.200″ × 0.060″ Microstrip
Z5 0.324″ × 0.060″ Microstrip
Z6* 0.200″ × 0.060″ Microstrip
Z7 0.089″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z8 0.120″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z9 0.411″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z10 0.260″ × 0.270″ Microstrip
Z11 0.475″ × 0.270″ Microstrip
Z12 0.091″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z13 0.170″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z14* 0.670″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z15 0.280″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z16* 0.413″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z17* 0.259″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z18 0.761″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
Z19 0.341″ × 0.082″ Microstrip
* Line length includes microstrip bends
Table 6. MRFE6VS25LR5 Narrowband Test Circuit Microstrips 512 MHz
DescriptionMicrostrip DescriptionMicrostrip
Figure 6. MRFE6VS25LR5 Narrowband Test Circuit Schematic 512 MHz
Z1
RFINPUT
C5
Z2 Z4
DUT
C15
RFOUTPUT
C2
C9 C14
Z16
Z3 Z5
C3
Z15Z14Z13Z12Z11
Z10Z8Z7Z6
C1
Z17 Z18
C10
C6 C7 C8
L1
B1
+
C4
Z9
L2
C11 C13
Z19
B2L3
C12 +VBIAS
VSUPPLY
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 512 MHz
0
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 7. CW Output Power versus Gate--SourceVoltage at a Constant Input Power
0
32
28
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(WATTS)
16
12
4
2 3 3.5
VDD = 50 Vdc, f = 512 MHz
24
20
1
Pin = 0.07 W Pin = 0.035 W
2.51.50.5
8
42
40
38
22
44
18 20
46
34
32
36
14
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 10 mAf = 512 MHz
161210
Pin, INPUT POWER (dBm)
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(dBm
)
512 28.7 31.6
f(MHz)
P1dB(W)
P3dB(W)
Figure 8. CW Output Power versus Input Power
23
30
220
90
27
70
60
50
40
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 9. Power Gain and Drain Efficiencyversus CW Output Power and Quescient Current
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
ηD,DRAINEFFICIENCY(%)
29
28
26
10 50
100 mA
150 mA
VDD = 50 Vdc, f = 512 MHz
25
30
Gps
24
80IDQ = 150 mA
50 mA
100 mA
50 mA
10 mA
21
28
110
90
10
26
24
80
70
60
50
40
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 10. Power Gain and Drain Efficiencyversus CW Output Power
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
ηD,DRAINEFFICIENCY(%)
27
25
23
50
25_C
TC = --40_C
85_C
85_C
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 10 mAf = 512 MHz
25_C
--40_C
22
30
Gps
ηD
20
29
0
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEAK
Figure 11. Power Gain versus Output Powerand Drain--Source Voltage
16
26
25
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
22
21
20
19
18
15 20 25 30 35
24
23
VDD = 20 V
5 10
1725 V IDQ = 10 mA, f = 512 MHz
Pulse Width = 100 μsec20% Duty Cycle
2728
10 mA
ηD
30 V
35 V
40 V
45 V
50 V
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512 MHz NARROWBAND PRODUCTION TEST FIXTURE
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 10 mA, Pout = 25 W Peak
fMHz
ZsourceΩ
ZloadΩ
512 0.72 + j10.8 8.8 + j17.5
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured fromgate to ground.
Zload = Test circuit impedance as measured fromdrain to ground.
Figure 12. Narrowband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance 512 MHz
InputMatchingNetwork
DeviceUnderTest
OutputMatchingNetwork
Zsource Zload
50Ω50Ω
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1.8--30 MHz HF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Table 7. 1.8--30 MHz HF Broadband Performance (In Freescale Reference Circuit, 50 ohm system)VDD = 50 Volts, IDQ = 100 mA
Signal TypePout(W)
f(MHz)
Gps(dB)
ηD(%)
IMD(dBc)
Two-Tone(10 kHz spacing)
25 PEP 1.8 25.8 51.5 --28.7
10 25.9 50.4 --33.9
30 25.0 50.7 --31.1
Table 8. Load Mismatch/Ruggedness (In Freescale Reference Circuit)
Frequency(MHz) Signal Type VSWR
Pin(W) Test Voltage, VDD Result
30 CW >65:1at all PhaseAngles
0.11(3 dB Overdrive)
50 No DeviceDegradation
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1.8--30 MHz HF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Figure 13. MRFE6VS25LR5 HF Broadband Reference Circuit Component Layout 1.8--30 MHz
+
MRFE6VS25L/NRev. 0
CUTOUTAREA
C3
*C1 and C11 are mounted vertically.
C2
C4 C5
L1, E1
C1*
R1
C9
L2, E2 C11*
C10
C8C7C6
Q1
Table 9. MRFE6VS25LR5 HF Broadband Reference Circuit Component Designations and Values 1.8--30 MHzPart Description Part Number Manufacturer
C1, C5, C6, C9, C11 20K pF Chip Capacitors ATC200B203KT50XT ATC
C2 10 μF, 35 V Tantalum Capacitor T491D106K035AT Kemet
C3 0.1 μF Chip Capacitor CDR33BX104AKWY AVX
C4 2.2 μF Chip Capacitor C3225X7R1H225KT TDK
C7 0.1 μF Chip Capacitor GRM319R72A104KA01D Murata
C8 2.2 μF Chip Capacitor G2225X7R225KT3AB ATC
C10 220 μF, 100 V Electolytic Capacitor MCGPR100V227M16X26-RH Multicomp
E1 #43 Ferrite Toroid 5943001101 Fair--Rite
E2 #61 Ferrite Toroid 5961001101 Fair--Rite
L1 4 Turns, 22 AWG, Toroid Transformer with Ferrite E1 8077 Copper Magnetic Wire Belden
L2 26 Turns, 22 AWG, Toroid Transformer with Ferrite E2 8077 Copper Magnetic Wire Belden
Q1 RF Power LDMOS Transistor MRFE6VS25LR1 Freescale
R1 1 kΩ, 3 W Chip Resistor CPF31K0000FKE14 Vishay
PCB 0.030″, εr = 4.8 S1000 Shenzhen MultilayerPCB Technology
MRFE6VS25LR5
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Z1 0.141″ × 0.047″ Microstrip
Z2 0.625″ × 0.047″ Microstrip
Z3 0.119″ × 0.219″ Microstrip
Z4 0.422″ × 0.241″ Microstrip
Z5 0.469″ × 0.263″ Microstrip
Z6 0.469″ × 0.263″ Microstrip
Z7 0.119″ × 0.063″ Microstrip
Z8 0.422″ × 0.241″ Microstrip
Z9 0.625″ × 0.047″ Microstrip
Z10 0.141″ × 0.047″ Microstrip
Table 10. MRFE6VS25LR5 HF Broadband Reference Circuit Microstrips 1.8--30 MHz
DescriptionMicrostrip DescriptionMicrostrip
Figure 14. MRFE6VS25LR5 HF Broadband Reference Circuit Schematic 1.8--30 MHz
Z1
RFINPUT
C1
Z2
DUT
C11
RFOUTPUT
VBIAS
VSUPPLYC3
C7 C10
+
Z5
C4
Z6
C2
Z9
C8
+
C5
Z10
L1, E1
Z3
Z4 R1
Z8
C9
Z7L2, E2
C6
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.8--30 MHzHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
25
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(dBm
)30
35
00 1
f = 10 MHz
2 4
VDD = 50 VdcPin = 0.05 W
3
30 MHz
1.8 MHz20
15
10
5P out,OUTPUT
POWER
(WATTS)
ηD,DRAIN
EFFICIENCY(%)
0
Gps
f, FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 15. Power Gain, CW Output Power and DrainEfficiency versus Frequency at a Constant Input Power
6
30 130
ηD
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
26
22
20
14
5 10 15 35
VDD = 50 Vdc, Pin = 0.15 WIDQ = 25 mA
Pout
18
16
20 25
28
24
1210
8
30
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
403020
10
0
0
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 16. CW Output Power versus Gate--SourceVoltage at a Constant Input Power
0
40
30
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(WATTS)
20
10
1 32 4
VDD = 50 VdcPin = 0.1 W
30 MHz
f = 10 MHz 1.8 MHz
Figure 17. CW Output Power versus Gate--SourceVoltage at a Constant Input Power
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.8--30 MHzHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Pin, INPUT POWER (dBm)
44
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(dBm
)
48
328 12
f = 10 MHz
16 24
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 25 mA
20
30 MHz
1.8 MHz
40
36
Figure 18. CW Output Power versus Input Power
18
30
115
75
10
26
22
45
35
25
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 19. Power Gain and Drain Efficiencyversus CW Output Power
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
ηD,DRAINEFFICIENCY(%)
24
20
100
28
55
Gps
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 25 mA
ηD
65
10 MHz
30 MHz
f = 1.8 MHz
1.8 MHz
10 MHz
30 MHz
f(MHz)
P1dB(W)
P3dB(W)
1.8
10
30
21.9
24.0
23.9
26.4
28.4
29.1
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.8--30 MHzHF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT TWO--TONE (1)
Figure 20. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 1.8 MHz
--70
--20
10
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 1.795 MHz, f2 = 1.805 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order
--30
--40
--50
30
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--60
5th Order
2
--25
--35
--45
--55
--65
Figure 21. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 10 MHz
--70
--20
10
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 9.995 MHz, f2 = 10.005 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order
--30
--40
--50
30
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--60
5th Order
2
--25
--35
--45
--55
--65
Figure 22. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 30 MHz
--70
--20
10
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 29.995 MHz, f2 = 30.005 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order
--30
--40
--50
30
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--605th Order
2
--25
--35
--45
--55
--65
1. The distortion products are referenced to one of the two tones and the peak envelope power (PEP) is 6 dB above the power in a single tone.
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1.8--30 MHz HF BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Zo = 50Ω
Zsource
Zloadf = 30 MHz
f = 1.8 MHz
f = 30 MHz
f = 1.8 MHz
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 25 mA, Pout = 25 W CW
fMHz
ZsourceΩ
ZloadΩ
1.8 42.4 + j9.5 47.1 - j1.6
5 44.3 + j3.0 46.8 - j1.2
10 44.2 + j0.4 47.2 - j2.1
15 44.4 - j0.5 47.5 - j3.2
20 44.6 - j1.3 47.7 - j4.3
25 44.8 - j2.0 47.8 - j5.2
30 44.9 - j2.5 47.7 - j6.1
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured fromgate to ground.
Zload = Test circuit impedance as measured fromdrain to ground.
Figure 23. HF Broadband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance 1.8--30 MHz
InputMatchingNetwork
DeviceUnderTest
OutputMatchingNetwork
Zsource Zload
50Ω50Ω
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30--512 MHz BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Table 11. 30--512 MHz Broadband Performance (In Freescale Reference Circuit, 50 ohm system)VDD = 50 Volts, IDQ = 100 mA
Signal TypePout(W)
f(MHz)
Gps(dB)
ηD(%)
IMD(dBc)
Two-Tone(200 kHz spacing)
25 PEP 30 20.9 34.2 --32.3
100 19.0 38.2 --31.5
512 17.3 32.0 --36.1
Table 12. Load Mismatch/Ruggedness (In Freescale Reference Circuit)
Frequency(MHz) Signal Type VSWR
Pin(W) Test Voltage, VDD Result
512 CW >65:1at all PhaseAngles
0.95(3 dB Overdrive)
50 No DeviceDegradation
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30--512 MHz BROADBAND REFERENCE TEST FIXTURE
Figure 24. MRFE6VS25LR5 Broadband Reference Circuit Component Layout 30--512 MHz
MRFE6VS25L/NRev. 0
D1
C5 C6
R3
C7
L1
R2C2
C1 C3
E1
Q1
E4
C4
E3
T2
T3T1
E2, L2C11
C10
C9
C8R1
Note: See Figure 24a for a more detailed view of the semi--flex cables with shields and #61 multi--aperture cores.
Table 13. MRFE6VS25LR5 Broadband Reference Circuit Component Designations and Values 30--512 MHzPart Description Part Number Manufacturer
C1, C3, C6, C7, C8 1,000 pF Chip Capacitors ATC100B102JT50XT ATC
C2 2.7 pF Chip Capacitor ATC100B2R7BT500XT ATC
C4 15 nF Chip Capacitor C3225CH2A153JT TDK
C5, C9 10 nF Chip Capacitors GRM3195C1E103JA01 Murata
C10 1 μF Chip Capacitor C3225JB2A105KT TDK
C11 220 μF, 100 V Electrolytic Capacitor MCGPR100V227M16X26-RH Multicomp
D1 8.2 V, 1 W Zener Diode 1N4738A Fairchild Semiconductor
E1, E3, E4 #61 Multi-aperture Cores 2861001502 Fair-Rite
E2 Ferrite Core Bead 21-201-J Ferronics
L1 47 nH Inductor 1812SMS-47NJLC Coilcraft
L2 4 Turns, 20 AWG, Toroid Transformer withFerrite E2
8076 Copper Magnetic Wire Belden
R1 5.6 KΩ, 1/4 W Chip Resistor CRCW12065K60FKEA Vishay
R2 15 Ω, 1/4 W Chip Resistor CRCW120615R0FKEA Vishay
R3 5 kΩ Potentiometer CMS Cermet Multi--turn 3224W-1-502E Bourns
T1 25 Ω Semi-flex Cable, 0.945″ Shield Length D260-4118-0000 Microdot
T2, T3 25 Ω Semi-flex Cables, 1.340″ Shield Length D260-4118-0000 Microdot
PCB 0.030″, εr = 3.5 TC350 Arlon
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Figure 24a. Detailed View of Semi--flex Cables with Shields and #61 Multi--aperture Cores
NOT TO SCALE
Center conductorconnection to PCB
Shield connectionto PCB
C2
C3
E1
T1
E4
T3
E3
T2
C4
T1
E1
T2
T3
E3
E4
Z12
ST3
S = Shield
S
S S
S S
Z1 0.180″ × 0.080″ Microstrip
Z2 0.080″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z3 0.230″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z4 0.150″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z5 0.180″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z6 0.220″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z7 0.230″ × 0.260″ Microstrip
Z8 0.140″ × 0.150″ Microstrip
Z9 0.080″ × 0.310″ Microstrip
Z10 0.260″ × 0.260″ Microstrip
Z11 0.140″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z12 0.170″ × 0.080″ Microstrip
Z13 0.210″ × 0.060″ Microstrip
Z14 0.420″ × 0.190″ Microstrip
Z15 0.070″ × 0.140″ Microstrip
Z16 0.190″ × 0.080″ Microstrip
Table 14. MRFE6VS25LR5 Broadband Reference Circuit Microstrips 30--512 MHz
DescriptionMicrostrip DescriptionMicrostrip
Figure 25. MRFE6VS25LR5 Broadband Reference Circuit Schematic 30--512 MHz
Z1
RFINPUT
C1
Z2 Z4
DUT
RFOUTPUT
VSUPPLY
C5
C11
+
Z14
Z3
C6
Z11
Z8
Z7
Z15
C2
Z16
C7
C9 C10
R1
L2, E2L1
R2
D1 R3T2
T3
E3
E4
Z12
C4
Z10
C8
Z9
Z6
C3
T1
E1
Z5
Z13
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 30--512 MHzBROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(WATTS)
ηD,DRAINEFFICIENCY(%)
0
Gps
f, FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 26. Power Gain, CW Output Power and DrainEfficiency versus Frequency at a Constant Input Power
0
24
0
120
100
90
40
3020
ηD
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
2220
18
161412
2
50 100 150 200 250 300 550
70
10
VDD = 50 Vdc, Pin = 0.8 WIDQ = 25 mA
Pout
10
8
6
4
350 400 450 500
5060
80
110
0
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 27. CW Output Power versus Gate--SourceVoltage at a Constant Input Power
0
50
40
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(WATTS)
30
20
1 3 42
512 MHz
VDD = 50 VdcPin = 0.65 W f = 30 MHz
100 MHz
0
VGS, GATE--SOURCE VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Figure 28. CW Output Power versus Gate--SourceVoltage at a Constant Input Power
0
40
30P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(WATTS)
20
10
1 3 42
512 MHz
f = 30 MHz100 MHz
VDD = 50 VdcPin = 0.325 W
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Figure 29. CW Output Power versus Input Power
Pin, INPUT POWER (dBm)
32
40
P out,OUTPUTPOWER
(dBm
)36
44
48
2816 20 28 36
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 25 mA
10
24
10
70
10
20
16
50
40
30
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS)
Figure 30. Power Gain and Drain Efficiencyversus CW Output Power
Gps,POWER
GAIN(dB)
ηD,DRAINEFFICIENCY(%)
18
14
12
100
22
Gps
VDD = 50 VdcIDQ = 25 mA
ηD
60
24 32
f(MHz)
P1dB(W)
P3dB(W)
30
100
512
33.4
35.6
32.7
40.2
44.6
37.7
512 MHz
f = 30 MHz 100 MHz
20
10
f = 512 MHz
100 MHz
30 MHz30 MHz
100 MHz
512 MHz
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 30--512 MHzBROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT TWO--TONE (1)
Figure 31. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 30 MHz
--80
--20
10
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 29.9 MHz, f2 = 30.1 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order--30
--40
--50
40
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--60
5th Order
1
--70
Figure 32. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 100 MHz
--80
--20
10
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 99.9 MHz, f2 = 100.1 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order--30
--40
--50
40
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--60
5th Order
1
--70
Figure 33. Intermodulation DistortionProducts versus Output Power 512 MHz
--80
--20
7th Order
Pout, OUTPUT POWER (WATTS) PEP
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 100 mAf1 = 511.9 MHz, f2 = 512.1 MHzTwo--Tone Measurements
3rd Order--26
--32
--38
40
IMD,INTERMODULATIONDISTORTION(dBc)
--44
5th Order
1
--50
10
--56
--62
--68
--74
1. The distortion products are referenced to one of the two tones and the peak envelope power (PEP) is 6 dB above the power in a single tone.
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30--512 MHz BROADBAND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
Zo = 25Ω
Zsource
f = 512 MHz
f = 30 MHz
Zload
f = 30 MHz
f = 512 MHz
VDD = 50 Vdc, IDQ = 25 mA, Pout = 25 W CW
fMHz
ZsourceΩ
ZloadΩ
30 7.2 - j0.6 15.4 + j8.1
64 8.2 - j1.7 18.1 + j5.4
88 8.9 + j1.9 19.0 + j3.9
98 9.2 + j2.2 19.3 + j3.9
100 9.2 + j2.2 19.4 + j4.0
108 9.4 + j2.4 19.8 + j4.1
144 9.3 + j1.9 19.1 + j2.8
170 9.8 + j2.2 20.0 + j2.6
230 8.9 + j2.1 18.6 + j2.0
352 7.8 + j3.5 19.2 + j2.6
450 7.0 + j3.1 19.2 + j3.5
512 6.7 + j5.0 20.5 + j5.3
Zsource = Test circuit impedance as measured fromgate to ground.
Zload = Test circuit impedance as measured fromdrain to ground.
Figure 34. Broadband Series Equivalent Source and Load Impedance 30--512 MHz
InputMatchingNetwork
DeviceUnderTest
OutputMatchingNetwork
Zsource Zload
50Ω50Ω
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PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION, SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
Refer to the following documents, software and tools to aid your design process.
Application Notes• 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 theSoftware & Tools tab on the parts Product Summary page to download the respective tool.
REVISION HISTORY
The following table summarizes revisions to this document.
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