MAGX-000912-250L00
GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor
250W Peak, 960-1215 MHz, 128µs Pulse, 10% Duty
Features
GaN depletion mode HEMT microwave transistor
Internally matched
Common source configuration
Broadband Class AB operation
RoHS Compliant
+50V Typical Operation
Production V1
18 Aug 11
MTTF of 114 years
(Channel Temperature < 200°C)
Applications
Avionics: Mode-S, TCAS, JTIDS, DME and TACAN.
Product Description
The MAGX-000912-250L00 is a gold metalized matched
Gallium Nitride (GaN) on Silicon Carbide RF power transistor
optimized for civilian and military pulsed avionics amplifier
applications the 960 MHz to 1215 MHz range such as Mode-
S, TCAS, JTIDS, DME and TACAN . Using state of the art
wafer fabrication processes, these high performance
transistors provide high gain, efficiency, bandwidth,
ruggedness over a wide bandwidth for today’s demanding
application needs. High breakdown voltages allow for reliable
and stable operation in extreme mismatched load conditions
unparalleled with older semiconductor technologies.
Typical RF Performance at Pout = 250W Peak
Freq
(MHz)
960
1030
1090
1150
1215
Pin
(W)
3.4
4.2
3.4
3.4
3.5
Gain
(dB)
18.7
17.8
18.7
18.7
18.6
Slope
(dB)
-
-
-
-
1.0
Id
(A)
8.5
8.3
8.2
8.2
8.6
Eff
(%)
58.8
60.1
61.1
60.7
58.0
Avg-Eff
(%)
-
-
-
-
59.7
RL
(dB)
-8.8
-12.7
-9.3
-8.6
-11.5
Droop
(dB)
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.4
Ordering Information
MAGX-000912-250L00 250W GaN Power Transistor
MAGX-000912-SB1PPR Evaluation Fixture
1
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•
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•
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MAGX-000912-250L00
GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor
250W Peak, 960-1215 MHz, 128µs Pulse, 10% Duty
Absolute Maximum Ratings Table (1, 2, 3)
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
Supply Voltage (V
GS
)
Supply Current (I
DMAX
)
Input Power (P
IN
)
Absolute Max. Junction/Channel Temp
+65V
-8 to -2V
14.2 Apk
+40 dBm
200 ºC
Production V1
18 Aug 11
MTTF (T
J
<200°C)
Pulsed Power Dissipation at 85ºC
Thermal Resistance, (Tj = 70 ºC)
V
DD
= 50V, I
DQ
= 250mA, Pout = 250W
128us Pulse / 10% Duty
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Mounting Temperature
ESD Min. - Machine Model (MM)
ESD Min. - Human Body Model (HBM)
MSL Level
114 years
460 Wpk
0.25ºC/W
-40 to +95ºC
-65 to +150ºC
See solder reflow profile
50V
>250V
MSL1
(1) Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
(2) Channel temperature directly affects a device's MTTF. Channel temperature should be kept as low as
possible to maximize lifetime.
(3) For saturated performance it recommended that the sum of (3*Vdd + abs(Vgg)) <175
Parameter
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Drain-Source Leakage Current
Gate Threshold Voltage
Forward Transconductance
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
V
GS
= -8V, V
DS
= 175V
V
DS
= 5V, I
D
= 30mA
V
DS
= 5V, I
D
= 7.0mA
I
DS
V
GS (th)
G
M
-
-5
5.0
0.4
-3.1
7.7
12
-2
-
mA
V
S
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Input Capacitance
Output Capacitance
Feedback Capacitance
Not applicable—Input internally matched
V
DS
= 50V, V
GS
= -8V, F = 1MHz
V
DS
= 50V, V
GS
= -8V, F = 1MHz
C
ISS
C
OSS
C
RSS
N/A
-
-
N/A
22
2.2
N/A
-
-
pF
pF
pF
2
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•
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Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
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MAGX-000912-250L00
GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor
250W Peak, 960-1215 MHz, 128µs Pulse, 10% Duty
Electrical Specifications: T
C
= 25 ± 5°C (
Room Ambient
)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Production V1
18 Aug 11
RF FUNCTIONAL TESTS (V
DD
=
50V
,
I
DQ
=
250mA
,
128us / 10% duty, 960-1215MHz)
Input Power
Power Gain
Drain Efficiency
Load Mismatch Stability
Load Mismatch Tolerance
Pout = 250W Peak (25W avg)
Pout = 250W Peak (25W avg)
Pout = 250W Peak (25W avg)
Pout = 250W Peak (25W avg)
Pout = 250W Peak (25W avg)
P
IN
G
P
η
D
VSWR-S
VSWR-T
-
16.7
52
5:1
10:1
3.5
18.5
59.7
-
-
5.3
-
-
-
-
Wpk
dB
%
-
-
Test Fixture Impedance
Zif
F (MHz)
960
1030
1090
1150
1215
Z
IF
(Ω)
2.6 - j4.6
2.8 - j3.6
2.8 - j3.9
2.7 - j3.5
2.8 - j3.1
Z
OF
(Ω)
4.0 + j0.0
3.7 - j0.4
3.6 - j0.4
3.5 - j0.4
3.6 - j0.5
INPUT
NETWORK
Zof
OUTPUT
NETWORK
3
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typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be avail-
able. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
•
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Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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MAGX-000912-250L00
GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor
250W Peak, 960-1215 MHz, 128µs Pulse, 10% Duty
RF Power Transfer Curve (Output Power Vs. Input Power)
350
Production V1
18 Aug 11
300
Pout (W)
250
200
960 MHz
1030 MHz
1090 MHz
1150 MHz
1215 MHz
150
100
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Pin (W)
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
RF Power Transfer Curve (Drain Efficiency Vs. Output Power)
76.0
68.0
60.0
52.0
960 MHz
1030 MHz
1090 MHz
1150 MHz
1215 MHz
Eff (%)
44.0
36.0
100
150
200
Pout (W)
250
300
350
4
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typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be avail-
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Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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MAGX-000912-250L00
GaN on SiC HEMT Pulsed Power Transistor
250W Peak, 960-1215 MHz, 128µs Pulse, 10% Duty
Test Fixture Circuit Dimensions
Production V1
18 Aug 11
Test Fixture Assembly
5
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Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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