Overview
The BFR93AW is a silicon NPN bipolar transistor designed for high-frequency applications, encapsulated in a plastic SOT323 (S-mini) package. This transistor is part of NXP USA Inc.'s portfolio and is known for its high power gain and reliability. Although the BFR93AW is no longer in production, it remains relevant for existing designs and legacy systems. It shares the same crystal as the SOT23 version, BFR93A, ensuring consistent performance characteristics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-emitter voltage | VCEO | 12 | V |
| Collector-base voltage | VCBO | 20 | V |
| Emitter-base voltage | VEBO | 2 | V |
| Collector current (DC) | IC | 35 | mA |
| Total power dissipation | Ptot | 300 | mW |
| Junction temperature | TJ | 150 | °C |
| Transition frequency | fT | 4.5 - 6 | GHz |
| DC current gain (hFE) | hFE | 70 - 140 | - |
| Noise figure (NFmin) | NFmin | 1.5 - 2.6 | dB @ 900 MHz - 1.8 GHz |
| Package | - | SOT323 (S-mini) | - |
Key Features
- High Power Gain: The BFR93AW offers high power gain, making it suitable for RF amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.
- Reliability: Gold metallization ensures excellent reliability and durability.
- Low Noise Figure: The transistor has a minimum noise figure of 1.5 dB to 2.6 dB at frequencies from 900 MHz to 1.8 GHz.
- Wide Frequency Range: It operates effectively up to 5 GHz, making it versatile for various high-frequency applications.
- Pb-free and Halogen-free Package: The SOT323 package is Pb-free and halogen-free, complying with RoHS standards.
Applications
The BFR93AW is designed for use in various RF applications, including:
- RF Amplifiers: Suitable for low distortion amplifiers up to 2 GHz.
- Mixers and Oscillators: Ideal for applications requiring high frequency stability and low noise.
- Wideband Systems: Its high transition frequency makes it suitable for wideband systems operating up to 5 GHz.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BFR93AW?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 12 V.
- What is the package type of the BFR93AW?
The BFR93AW is encapsulated in a plastic SOT323 (S-mini) package.
- What is the transition frequency of the BFR93AW?
The transition frequency (fT) ranges from 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz.
- Is the BFR93AW RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the BFR93AW?
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the BFR93AW?
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BFR93AW?
- Is the BFR93AW still in production?
- What is the noise figure of the BFR93AW at 900 MHz and 1.8 GHz?
- What is the total power dissipation of the BFR93AW?
