QPD1016L

DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Product Overview
The Qorvo QPD1016L is a 500 W (P3dB) pre-matched
discrete GaN on SiC HEMT which operates from DC to 1.7
GHz and 50 V supply. The device is in an industry standard
air cavity package and is ideally suited for IFF, avionics,
military and civilian radar, and test instrumentation. The
device can support pulsed and linear operations.

ROHS compliant.
NI-780 Package
Evaluation boards are available upon request.

Key Features
• Frequency: DC to 1.7 GHz
• Output Power (P3dB): 537 W
Functional Block Diagram • Linear Gain: 18 dB
• Typical Drain Efficiency at 3 dB compresion: 67%
• Operating Voltage: 50 V
• CW and Pulse capable

Applications
• IFF
• Avionics
• Military and civilian radar
• Test instrumentation

Ordering info
Part No. Description
DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN
QPD1016L
RF Transistor
QPD1016LS1 Sample bag – 1 piece
QPD1016LS2 Sample bag – 2 piece
QPD1016LEVB01 1.2 – 1.4 GHz EVB

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2 Recommended Operating Conditions1

Parameter Rating Units Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Breakdown Voltage,BVDG +145 V Drain Voltage Range, VD 50 V
Gate Voltage Range, VG -7 to +2 V Drain Bias Current, IDQ 1000 mA
Drain Current, IDMAX 70 A Gate Voltage, VG – −2.8 – V
Gate Current Range, IG See page 17 mA Notes:
1. Electrical performance is measured under conditions noted
Power Dissipation, PDISS 7142 W in the electrical specifications table. Specifications are not
RF Input Power, Pulse, 1.3 guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions.
+45.5 dBm
GHz, T = 25 °C2
Mounting Temperature
320 °C
(30 Seconds)
Storage Temperature −65 to +150 °C
Notes:
1. Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
2. Pulsed 300 uS PW, 10% DC

Measured Load Pull Performance – Power Tuned 1,2

Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency, F 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 GHz
Drain Voltage, VD 50 50 50 50 50 50 V
Drain Bias Current, IDQ 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 mA
Output Power at 3dB
58.8 58.6 58.3 58 57.6 58 dBm
compression, P3dB
Power Added Efficiency at 3dB
71.7 69.2 72.2 76.1 69.9 71.2 %
compression, PAE3dB
Gain at 3dB compression, G3dB 21.0 20.6 20.9 21.7 21.0 20.6 dB
Notes:
1. Pulsed, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. Characteristic Impedance, Zo = 3 Ω.

Measured Load Pull Performance – Efficiency Tuned 1,2

Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency, F 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 GHz
Drain Voltage, VD 50 50 50 50 50 50 V
Drain Bias Current, IDQ 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 mA
Output Power at 3dB
57.6 57.1 56.4 57.3 56.1 56.7 dBm
compression, P3dB
Power Added Efficiency at 3dB
79.2 78.3 77.4 77.8 71.2 73.5 %
compression, PAE3dB
Gain at 3dB compression, G3dB 22.2 22.1 22.2 22.3 21.7 21.7 dB
Notes:
1. Pulsed, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. Characteristic Impedance, Zo = 3 Ω.

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

1.2 – 1.4 GHz EVB 1.3 GHz Performance 1,2

Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Linear Gain, GLIN – 18.0 – dB
Output Power at 3dB compression point, P3dB – 57.3 – dBm
Drain Efficiency at 3dB compression point,
– 67.3 – %
DEFF3dB
Gain at 3dB compression point, G3dB – 15.0 – dB
Gate Leakage (VD = 10V , VG = -3.3V ) -40 mA
Notes:
1. VD = +50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, Temp = +25 °C, Pulse Width = 300 uS, Duty Cycle = 10%
2. Performance at 1.3 GHz in a 1.2 to 1.4 GHz Evaluation Board

RF Characterization – Mismatch Ruggedness at 1.3 GHz 1, 2

Symbol Parameter dB Compression Typical
VSWR Impedance Mismatch Ruggedness 3 10:1
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: TA = 25 °C, VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA
2. Input drive power is determined at pulsed 3dB compression under matched condition at EVB output connector.

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.1GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 0.41-0.59i 
Zs(2fo) = 2.51-0.54i  • Max Power is 58.8dBm
Zs(3fo) = 1.66-0.28i  at Z = 1.379-0.501i 
Zl(2fo) = 1.84+5.34i   = -0.3525-0.1547i
• Max Gain is 22.9dB
at Z = 1.109+1.015i 
 = -0.3762+0.3399i
22.4 • Max PAE is 79.3%
at Z = 1.468+0.287i 
 = -0.3372+0.086i

21.4
20.9

78.5
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

74.5 58.3
72.5
58.5
Power
70.5 58.7 Gain
PAE
Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.2GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 0.43-0.85i 
Zs(2fo) = 2.46+0.21i  • Max Power is 58.6dBm
Zs(3fo) = 2.83-0.08i  at Z = 1.381-0.68i 
Zl(2fo) = 5.56+7.66i   = -0.3373-0.2075i
• Max Gain is 22.8dB
at Z = 1.144+0.968i 
 = -0.373+0.3208i
• Max PAE is 78.3%
at Z = 1.502+0.225i 
22.5  = -0.3294+0.0664i

78.2
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1
21.5

66.2
68.2
70.2

21

58 Power
58.2 Gain
58.4 PAE

Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.3GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 0.47-1.02i 
Zs(2fo) = 1.33-3.6i  • Max Power is 58.3dBm
Zs(3fo) = 3.08+0.02i  at Z = 1.393-0.686i 
Zl(2fo) = 5.53+7.53i   = -0.3333-0.2083i
• Max Gain is 23dB
at Z = 0.987+0.789i 
 = -0.4482+0.2866i
22.9
• Max PAE is 77.4%
at Z = 1.509+0.222i 
 = -0.3275+0.0654i

21.9
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

76.3
21.4 68.3
70.3
72.3

Power
57.8
Gain
58
58.2 PAE

Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.4GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 0.38-1.38i 
Zs(2fo) = 0.82-2i  • Max Power is 58dBm
Zs(3fo) = 2.44+1.76i  at Z = 1.384-0.679i 
Zl(2fo) = 5.55+7.61i   = -0.3364-0.207i
• Max Gain is 24.2dB
at Z = 0.872+0.591i 
 = -0.5144+0.2312i
• Max PAE is 77.8%
at Z = 1.384-0.355i 
 = -0.3596-0.1099i

23.9
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

76.8
22.4 74.8 72.8

57.4 Power
21.9 57.6 Gain
57.8
PAE

Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.5GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 0.51-1.43i 
Zs(2fo) = 1.66-0.36i  • Max Power is 57.6dBm
Zs(3fo) = 3.88-0.01i  at Z = 1.745-0.949i 
Zl(2fo) = 1.9+0.4i   = -0.2158-0.243i
• Max Gain is 22.6dB
at Z = 0.83+0.243i 
 = -0.5604+0.0988i
• Max PAE is 71.2%
at Z = 1.651-0.237i 
 = -0.2866-0.0656i

22.6
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1
68.8 66.8

70.8
22.1 21.1

57.1
21.6 57.3 Power
57.5 Gain
PAE

Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

1.7GHz, Load-pull

Zs(1fo) = 1.06-2.58i 
Zs(2fo) = 3.35-0.26i  • Max Power is 58dBm
Zl(2fo) = 3.29+0.08i  at Z = 1.347-1.163i 
 = -0.288-0.3445i
• Max Gain is 22.7dB
at Z = 0.768-0.216i 
 = -0.587-0.0909i
• Max PAE is 73.5%
at Z = 1.129-0.655i 
 = -0.4173-0.2247i
0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

22.5 1

67.8
69.8
71.8
20
20.5
21

57.5 Power
57.7 Gain
57.9 PAE

Zo = 3
3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Gain

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Typical Measured Performance – Load-Pull Drive-up1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.1 GHz - Power Tuned 1.1 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
Zs(1fo) = 0.41-0.59i
23 Zs(1fo) = 0.41-0.59i 60 24 60
Gain [dB]

Gain [dB]
Zs(2fo) = 2.51-0.54i
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(2fo) = 2.51-0.54i Zs(3fo) = 1.66-0.28i
22 Zs(3fo) = 1.66-0.28i 50 23 Zl(1fo) = 1.47+0.29i 50
Zl(1fo) = 1.38-0.5i Zl(2fo) = 1.88+5.34i
21 Zl(2fo) = 1.88+5.35i 40 22 40
20 30 21 30
19 20 20 20
18 10 19 10
17 0 18 0
47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.2 GHz - Power Tuned 1.2 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
23 60
Gain [dB]

24 60
Gain [dB]
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(1fo) = 0.43-0.85i
22 Zs(2fo) = 2.46+0.21i 50 23 50
Zs(3fo) = 2.83-0.08i
21 Zl(1fo) = 1.38-0.68i 40 22 40
Zl(2fo) = 5.54+7.65i
20 30 21 Zs(1fo) = 0.43-0.85i 30
Zs(2fo) = 2.46+0.21i
19 20 20 Zs(3fo) = 2.83-0.08i 20
Zl(1fo) = 1.5+0.22i
18 10 19 Zl(2fo) = 5.56+7.66i 10
17 0 18 0
47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Typical Measured Performance – Load-Pull Drive-up1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes.

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.3 GHz - Power Tuned 1.3 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
23 Zs(1fo) = 0.47-1.02i 60
Gain [dB]

24 60

Gain [dB]
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(2fo) = 1.33-3.6i
22 Zs(3fo) = 3.08+0.02i 50 23 50
Zl(1fo) = 1.39-0.69i
21 Zl(2fo) = 5.58+7.55i 40 22 40
20 30 21 Zs(1fo) = 0.47-1.02i 30
Zs(2fo) = 1.33-3.6i
19 20 20 Zs(3fo) = 3.08+0.02i 20
Zl(1fo) = 1.51+0.22i
18 10 19 Zl(2fo) = 5.53+7.53i 10
17 0 18 0
47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.4 GHz - Power Tuned 1.4 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
Zs(1fo) = 0.38-1.38i Zs(1fo) = 0.38-1.38i
23 Zs(2fo) = 0.82-2i 60 24 Zs(2fo) = 0.82-2i 60
Gain [dB]

Gain [dB]
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(3fo) = 2.44+1.76i Zs(3fo) = 2.44+1.76i
22 Zl(1fo) = 1.38-0.68i 50 23 Zl(1fo) = 1.38-0.35i 50
Zl(2fo) = 5.56+7.59i Zl(2fo) = 5.52+7.69i
21 40 22 40
20 30 21 30
19 20 20 20
18 10 19 10
17 0 18 0
47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Typical Measured Performance – Load-Pull Drive-up1, 2

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle
2. See ”Pin Configuration and Description” for load pull and source pull reference planes..

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.5 GHz - Power Tuned 1.5 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
Zs(1fo) = 0.51-1.43i
23 60
Gain [dB]

24 60

Gain [dB]
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(2fo) = 1.66-0.36i
22 Zs(3fo) = 3.88-0.01i 50 23 50
Zl(1fo) = 1.75-0.95i
21 Zl(2fo) = 1.9+0.4i 40 22 40
20 30 21 Zs(1fo) = 0.51-1.43i 30
Zs(2fo) = 1.66-0.36i
19 20 20 Zs(3fo) = 3.88-0.01i 20
Zl(1fo) = 1.65-0.24i
18 10 19 10
Zl(2fo) = 1.9+0.4i
17 0 18 0
48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

Gain and PAE vs. Output Power Gain and PAE vs. Output Power
1.7 GHz - Power Tuned 1.7 GHz - Efficiency Tuned
27 100 28 100
Gain Gain
26 90 27 90
PAE PAE
25 80 26 80
24 70 25 70
23 60 24 60
Gain [dB]

Gain [dB]

Zs(1fo) = 1.06-2.58i
PAE [%]

PAE [%]
Zs(2fo) = 3.35-0.26i
22 Zl(1fo) = 1.35-1.16i
50 23 50
21 Zl(2fo) = 3.29+0.08i 40 22 40
20 30 21 Zs(1fo) = 1.06-2.58i 30
Zs(2fo) = 3.35-0.26i
19 20 20 20
Zl(1fo) = 1.13-0.65i
18 10 19 Zl(2fo) = 3.29+0.07i 10
17 0 18 0
48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Output Power [dBm] Output Power [dBm]

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Power Driveup Performance Over Temperatures Of 1.2 – 1.4 GHz EVB 1

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Power Driveup Performance At 25°C Of 1.2 – 1.4 GHz EVB 1

Notes:
1. Test Conditions: VD = 50 V, IDQ = 1000 mA, 300 uS Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Thermal and Reliability Information – Pulsed 1

Peak IR Surface Temperature vs. PW vs. Pulsed Dissipation Power
Base Temperature at 85 °C
325

300
Peak IR Surface Temperature [°C]

275

250

225

200

175

150
284 W
378 W
125 473 W
567 W
100

75
1.0E-09 1.0E-08 1.0E-07 1.0E-06 1.0E-05 1.0E-04 1.0E-03 1.0E-02 1.0E-01 1.0E+00
Pulse Width [S]

Parameter1 Conditions Values Units

Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.22 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 284 W Pdiss, 300 uS PW, 10% DC 148 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.23 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 378 W Pdiss, 300 uS PW, 10% DC 172 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.24 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 473 W Pdiss, 300 uS PW, 10% DC 198 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.25 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 567 W Pdiss, 300 uS PW, 10% DC 228 °C
Notes:
1. Refer to the following document GaN Device Channel Temperature, Thermal Resistance, and Reliability
Estimates

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DC – 1.7 GHz, 50 V, 500 W GaN RF Transistor

Thermal and Reliability Information – CW 1

Peak IR Surface Temperature vs. CW Power
Base Temperature at 85 C
280

260
Peak IR Surface Temperature [ C]

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100
75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450
CW Power Dissipation [W]
Parameter1 Conditions Values Units
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.34 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 94.5 W Pdiss, CW 117 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.37 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 189 W Pdiss, CW 154 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.39 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 284 W Pdiss, CW 196 °C
Thermal Resistance, IR (θJC) 85 °C Case 0.42 °C/W
Peak Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 378 W Pdiss, CW 242 °C
Notes:
1. Refer to the following document GaN Device Channel Temperature, Thermal Resistance, and Reliability Estimates

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Maximum Gate Current

Maximum Gate Current Vs. IR Surface Temperature

230
220
210
200
190
Maximum Gate Current [mA]

180
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230
Channel Temperature [°C]

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Pin Configuration and Description1

Note 1: The QPD1016L will be marked with the “QPD1016L” designator and a lot code marked below the part designator.
The “YY” represents the last two digits of the calendar year the part was manufactured, the “WW” is the work week of the
assembly lot start, the MXXX” is the production lot number, and the “ZZZ” is an auto-generated serial number.

Load-Pull Reference Planes

1

Pin Symbol Description

1 RF IN / VG Gate

2 RF OUT / VD Drain

3 Source Source / Ground / Backside of part

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Mechanical Drawing1
1Notes:

1. Dimension tolerances are ± 0.005 inches for lengths and 0.5° for angles.
2. Material:
Package base: Ceramic/Metal
Package lid: Ceramic
3. Package exposed metallization is gold plated.
4. Part is epoxy sealed.
5. Part meets industry NI780 footprint.
6. Body dimensions do not include lid shift or epoxy run out which can be up to 20 mils per side.

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1.2 – 1.4 GHz Application Circuit - Schematic

Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure

1. Set VG to -4 V. 1. Turn off RF signal.
2. Set ID current limit to 1100 mA. 2. Turn off VD
3. Apply 50 V VD. 3. Wait 2 seconds to allow drain capacitor to discharge
4. Slowly adjust VG until ID is set to 1000 mA. 4. Turn off VG
5. Set ID current limit to 7 A (Pulsed operation)
6. Apply RF.

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1.2 – 1.4 GHz Application Circuit - Layout

Board material is RO4350B 0.020” thickness with 2oz copper cladding. Overall EVB size is 3.98” x 3.98”.

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1.2 – 1.4 GHz Application Circuit - Bill Of Material

Description Ref. Des. Manufacturer Part Number
Capacitor 27pF, 250v, 1% NPO 0805 600F C1, C2 American Technical Ceramics 600F270FT250XT
Capacitor 2.7 pF, 250V, 0805, 600F C3, C4 American Technical Ceramics 600F2R7BT250XT
Capacitor 10 pF, 600F-Series C9, C10 American Technical Ceramics 600F100CT
Capacitor 3.3 pF, 600F-Series C11, C12 American Technical Ceramics 600F3R3CT
Capacitor 4.7 pF, 600F-Series C13, C14 American Technical Ceramics 600F4R7CT
Capacitor 1.2 pF, 2%, 500v, COG 800B C15 American Technical Ceramics 800B1R2CT500X
Capacitor 1.5 pF, 2%, 500v, COG 800B C16 American Technical Ceramics 800B1R5CT500X
Capacitor 56 pF, 2%, 500v, COG 800B C17 American Technical Ceramics 800B560JT500X
Capacitor 47 pF, 5%, 250V, 0805, 600F C18, C22 American Technical Ceramics 600F470JT250XT
Capacitor 100 pF, 600F-Series C20, C23 American Technical Ceramics 600F101JT
Capacitor, 100nF, 10%, 100V X7R1206 C19, C24 N/A N/A
Capacitor, 1uF, 20%, 100V X7R1206 C21, C25 Murata GRM32ER72A105MA01L
Capacitor 220 uF, 20%, 100V, SMD
C27, C28 Nichicon UUJ2A221MNQ1MS
Electrolytic
Capacitor 220 uF, 20%, 50V, SMD
C26 Panasonic EMVY500ADA221MJA0G
Electrolytic
Resistor, 390 Ohm, 1%, 1/10W, 0805 R1 Rohm Electronics MCR03EZPFX6200
Resistor, 10 Ohm, 1%, 1/10W, 0805 R2 Panasonic ERJ-6ENF10R0V
Resistor, 6.04ohm, 1%, 1/10W, 0805 R3 Panasonic RC0805FR-076R04L

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Recommended Solder Temperature Profile

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Handling Precautions
Parameter Rating Standard
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1B (500V) ANSI/ESD/JEDEC JS-001 Caution!
ESD – Charged Device Model (CDM) Class C3 (1000V) ANSI/ESD/JEDEC JS-002 ESD-Sensitive Device
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020

Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260°C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245°C max. reflow temp.) soldering processes.
Solder profiles available upon request.
Package lead plating is NiAu. Au thickness is 60 microinches minimum.

RoHS Compliance
This part is compliant with 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU.

This product also has the following attributes:

• Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
• Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• PFOS Free
• SVHC Free
Pb
• Lead Free

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