MRF1518NT1

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RF Device Data

Freescale Semiconductor

RF Power Field Effect Transistor

N-Channel Enhancement-Mode Lateral MOSFET

Designed for broadband commercial and industrial applications with frequen-

cies to 520 MHz. The high gain and broadband performance of this device

make it ideal for large-signal, common source amplifier applications in 12.5 volt

mobile FM equipment.

• Specified Performance @ 520 MHz, 12.5 Volts

Output Power — 8 Watts

Power Gain — 11 dB

Efficiency — 55%

• Capable of Handling 20:1 VSWR, @ 15.5 Vdc,

520 MHz, 2 dB Overdrive

Features

• Excellent Thermal Stability

• Characterized with Series Equivalent Large-Signal

Impedance Parameters

• Broadband UHF/VHF Demonstration Amplifier

Information Available Upon Request

• N Suffix Indicates Lead-Free Terminations. RoHS Compliant.

• Available in Tape and Reel. T1 Suffix = 1,000 Units per 12 mm,

7 Inch Reel.

Table 1. Maximum Ratings

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Drain-Source Voltage

-0.5, +40

Vdc

Gate-Source Voltage

±20

Vdc

Drain Current — Continuous

4

Adc

Derate above 25°C

62.5

0.50

W

W/°C

Storage Temperature Range

- 65 to +150

°C

Operating Junction Temperature

150

°C

Table 2. Thermal Characteristics

Characteristic

Symbol

Unit

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case

2

°C/W

Table 3. Moisture Sensitivity Level

Test Methodology

Rating

Package Peak Temperature

Unit

Per JESD 22-A113, IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020

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260

°C

2. MTTF calculator available at http://www.freescale.com/rf. Select Tools/Software/Application Software/Calculators to access

the MTTF calculators by product.

NOTE - CAUTION - MOS devices are susceptible to damage from electrostatic charge. Reasonable precautions in handling and

packaging MOS devices should be observed.

Document Number: MRF1518N

Rev. 9, 9/2006

Freescale Semiconductor

Technical Data

MRF1518NT1

520 MHz, 8 W, 12.5 V

LATERAL N-CHANNEL

BROADBAND

RF POWER MOSFET

CASE 466-03, STYLE 1

PLD-1.5

PLASTIC

G

D

S

TJ– TC

RθJC

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