Overview
The PD55015TR-E is a common source N-channel, enhancement-mode lateral field-effect RF power transistor designed by STMicroelectronics. This transistor is optimized for high gain and broad band commercial and industrial applications. It leverages ST’s advanced LDMOS technology, ensuring excellent thermal stability, linearity, and reliability. The device operates in common source mode at frequencies up to 1 GHz and is packaged in the PowerSO-10RF, a high-reliability SMD plastic package approved by JEDEC.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain-source voltage (V(BR)DSS) | 40 | V |
| Gate-source voltage (VGS) | ± 20 | V |
| Drain current (ID) | 7 | A |
| Power dissipation (PDISS) @ TC = 70°C | 79 | W |
| Max. operating junction temperature (TJ) | 165 | °C |
| Storage temperature (TSTG) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Junction - case thermal resistance (RthJC) | 1.2 | °C/W |
| Output power (POUT) @ VDD = 12.5 V, f = 500 MHz | 25 | W |
| Power gain (GP) @ VDD = 12.5 V, POUT = 25 W, f = 500 MHz | 14.5 | dB |
| Load mismatch (VSWR) @ VDD = 15.5 V, POUT = 25 W, f = 500 MHz | 20:1 (all phase angles) |
Key Features
- Common source N-channel, enhancement-mode lateral field-effect RF power transistor.
- Designed for high gain and broad band commercial and industrial applications.
- Operates at frequencies up to 1 GHz.
- Excellent thermal stability and reliability.
- Superior linearity performance, making it ideal for applications such as car mobile radio.
- PowerSO-10RF package, the first true SMD plastic RF power package, offering high reliability and ease of assembly.
Applications
- Broad band commercial and industrial RF applications.
- Car mobile radio systems.
- Other high-frequency RF power amplification needs.
Q & A
- What is the PD55015TR-E transistor?
The PD55015TR-E is a common source N-channel, enhancement-mode lateral field-effect RF power transistor designed by STMicroelectronics.
- What are the key applications of the PD55015TR-E?
The PD55015TR-E is used in broad band commercial and industrial RF applications, including car mobile radio systems.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the PD55015TR-E?
The device operates at frequencies up to 1 GHz.
- What is the output power of the PD55015TR-E at 500 MHz?
The output power is 25 W at VDD = 12.5 V and f = 500 MHz.
- What is the power gain of the PD55015TR-E at 500 MHz?
The power gain is 14.5 dB at VDD = 12.5 V, POUT = 25 W, and f = 500 MHz.
- What type of package does the PD55015TR-E use?
The device is packaged in the PowerSO-10RF, a high-reliability SMD plastic package.
- What are the thermal characteristics of the PD55015TR-E?
The junction-case thermal resistance (RthJC) is 1.2 °C/W, and the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) is 165 °C.
- What is the storage temperature range for the PD55015TR-E?
The storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C.
- How does the PD55015TR-E handle load mismatch?
The device can handle a load mismatch of 20:1 at all phase angles at VDD = 15.5 V, POUT = 25 W, and f = 500 MHz.
- What is the moisture sensitivity level of the PD55015TR-E?
The moisture sensitivity level is MSL 3 according to J-STD-020B.
