Overview
The PD55003-E, also available in variants such as PD55003STR-E, is a common source N-channel, enhancement-mode lateral field-effect RF power transistor produced by STMicroelectronics. It is part of the LDMOS technology family and is designed for high gain, broad band commercial and industrial applications. The transistor operates at 12 V in common source mode at frequencies up to 1 GHz, boasting excellent gain, linearity, and reliability. The device is housed in the PowerSO-10RF plastic package, which is the first JEDEC-approved, high power SMD package from ST, optimized for RF requirements and offering excellent RF performance and ease of assembly.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain-source voltage (V(BR)DSS) | 40 | V |
| Gate-source voltage (VGS) | ± 20 | V |
| Drain current (ID) | 2.5 | A |
| Power dissipation (PDISS) @ TC = 70°C | 31.7 | W |
| Max. operating junction temperature (TJ) | 165 | °C |
| Storage temperature (TSTG) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Junction-case thermal resistance (RthJC) | 3.0 | °C/W |
| Output Power (POUT) @ 500 MHz / 12.5 V | 3 W with 17 dB gain |
Key Features
- Excellent thermal stability
- Common source configuration
- High gain and linearity performance
- Operates up to 1 GHz frequency
- PowerSO-10RF plastic package for high reliability and ease of assembly
- Ideal for car mobile radios due to superior linearity performance
Applications
The PD55003-E is designed for high gain, broad band commercial and industrial applications. It is particularly suitable for:
- Car mobile radios
- Other RF power amplification needs in commercial and industrial settings
Q & A
- What is the PD55003-E?
The PD55003-E is a common source N-channel, enhancement-mode lateral field-effect RF power transistor.
- What is the operating voltage of the PD55003-E?
The PD55003-E operates at 12 V in common source mode.
- What is the maximum frequency of operation for the PD55003-E?
The PD55003-E operates at frequencies up to 1 GHz.
- What is the output power of the PD55003-E at 500 MHz?
The output power is 3 W with 17 dB gain at 500 MHz and 12.5 V.
- What package is the PD55003-E available in?
The PD55003-E is available in the PowerSO-10RF plastic package.
- Why is the PowerSO-10RF package significant?
The PowerSO-10RF is the first JEDEC-approved, high power SMD package from ST, optimized for RF requirements and offering excellent RF performance and ease of assembly.
- What are the key features of the PD55003-E?
Key features include excellent thermal stability, common source configuration, high gain and linearity performance, and operation up to 1 GHz.
- What applications is the PD55003-E suitable for?
The PD55003-E is suitable for car mobile radios and other RF power amplification needs in commercial and industrial settings.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the PD55003-E?
The maximum operating junction temperature is 165°C.
- Where can I find mounting recommendations for the PD55003-E?
Mounting recommendations are provided in application note AN1294, available on www.st.com.
