NPT2018
12.5 W GaN Wideband Transistor
DC - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Features
GaN on Si HEMT D-Mode Transistor
Suitable for Linear and Saturated Applications
Tunable from DC - 3.5 GHz
50 V Power Operation
16 dB Gain @ 2.5 GHz
56% Drain Efficiency @ 2.5 GHz
100% RF Tested
Lead-Free 3 x 6 mm 14-Lead PDFN Package
RoHS* Compliant
Functional Schematic
Description
The NPT2018 GaN HEMT is a wideband transistor
optimized for DC - 3.5 GHz operation. This device
supports CW, pulsed, and linear operation with
output power levels to 12.5 W (41 dBm) in an
industry standard surface mount plastic package.
NC
NC
NC
NC
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
9
The NPT2018 is ideally suited for defense
communications, land mobile radio, avionics,
wireless infrastructure, ISM applications and VHF/
UHF/L/S-band radar.
RFIN / VG
RFIN / VG
RFIN / VG
NC
RFOUT / VD
RFOUT / VD
RFOUT / VD
NC
10
11
12
13
14
15
NC
NC
Ordering Information1
Pin Configuration
Part Number
NPT2018
Package
Bulk
Pin #
1-2, 6-9, 13-14
3-5
Pin Name
NC
Function
No Connection
RF Input / Gate
RF Output / Drain
Ground / Source
NPT2018-TR500
NPT2018-TR100
NPT2018-SMB
500 piece reel
100 piece reel
Sample Board
RFIN / VG
RFOUT / VD
Paddle2
10-12
15
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground. This path must also provide
a low thermal resistance heat path.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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