Document Number: MRF8S7170N
Rev. 0, 2/2010
Freescale Semiconductor
Technical Data
RF Power Field Effect Transistor
N-Channel Enhancement-Mode Lateral MOSFET
MRF8S7170NR3
Designed for base station applications with frequencies from 728 to 768 MHz.
Can be used in Class AB and Class C for all typical cellular base station
modulation formats.
• Typical Single-Carrier W-CDMA Performance: VDD = 28 Volts, IDQ
1200 mA, Pout = 50 Watts Avg., IQ Magnitude Clipping, Channel
=
728-768 MHz, 50 W AVG., 28 V
SINGLE W-CDMA
Bandwidth = 3.84 MHz, Input Signal PAR = 7.5 dB @ 0.01% Probability
on CCDF.
LATERAL N-CHANNEL
RF POWER MOSFET
G
h
Output PAR
(dB)
ACPR
(dBc)
ps
D
Frequency
728 MHz
748 MHz
768 MHz
(dB)
19.7
19.5
19.4
(%)
37.1
37.0
37.9
6.2
6.1
6.1
-38.7
-37.5
-37.8
• Capable of Handling 10:1 VSWR, @ 32 Vdc, 748 MHz, 170 Watts CW
Output Power (3 dB Input Overdrive from Rated Pout), Designed for
Enhanced Ruggedness
• Typical Pout @ 1 dB Compression Point ] 182 Watts CW
Features
CASE 2021-03, STYLE 1
OM-780-2
PLASTIC
• 100% PAR Tested for Guaranteed Output Power Capability
• Characterized with Series Equivalent Large-Signal Impedance Parameters
and Common Source S-Parameters
• Internally Matched for Ease of Use
• Integrated ESD Protection
• Greater Negative Gate-Source Voltage Range for Improved Class C Operation
• Designed for Digital Predistortion Error Correction Systems
• 225°C Capable Plastic Package
• RoHS Compliant
• In Tape and Reel. R3 Suffix = 250 Units per 32 mm, 13 inch Reel.
Table 1. Maximum Ratings
Rating
Symbol
Value
-0.5, +70
-6.0, +10
32, +0
Unit
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
°C
Drain-Source Voltage
Gate-Source Voltage
Operating Voltage
V
DSS
V
GS
DD
V
Storage Temperature Range
Case Operating Temperature
T
stg
-65 to +150
150
T
C
°C
(1,2)
Operating Junction Temperature
T
J
225
°C
Table 2. Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic
(2,3)
Symbol
Value
Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
Case Temperature 80°C, 170 W CW, 28 Vdc, I = 1200 mA
Case Temperature 81°C, 50 W CW, 28 Vdc, I = 1200 mA
DQ
R
°C/W
θ
JC
0.30
0.37
DQ
ꢀꢁ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.
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