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RF Power LDMOS Transistor High Ruggedness N--Channel Enhancement--Mode Lateral MOSFET RF power transistor designed for both narrowband and broadband ISM, broadcast and aerospace applications operating at frequencies from 1.8 to 2000 MHz. This device is fabricated using Freescales enhanced ruggedness platform and is suitable for use in applications where high VSWRs are encountered. Typical Performance: V DD = 50 Volts Frequency (MHz) Signal Type P out (W) G ps (dB) η D (%) 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 P in (W) Test Voltage Result 30 (1) CW >65:1 at all Phase Angles 0.11 (3 dB Overdrive) 50 No Device Degradation 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: MRFE6VS25L Rev. 0, 10/2012 Freescale Semiconductor Technical Data 1.8--2000 MHz, 25 W, 50 V WIDEBAND RF POWER LDMOS TRANSISTOR MRFE6VS25LR5 Note: The backside of the package is the source terminal for the transistor. NI--360--2 (Top View) Drain 1 2 Figure 1. Pin Connections Gate © Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved.

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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

© Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved.

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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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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

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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

10

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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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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS

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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.

Revision Date Description

0 Oct. 2012 • Initial Release of Data Sheet

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