Power LDMOS transistor
Based on Advanced Rugged Technology (ART), this 1600 W LDMOS RF power transistor has been designed to cover a wide range of applications for ISM, broadcast and communications. The unmatched transistor has a frequency range of 1 MHz to 425 MHz.
Features and benefits
- High breakdown voltage enables class E operation at VDS = 48 V
- Suitable for VDS = 50 and 55 V
- Qualified up to a maximum of VDS = 55 V
- Characterized from 30 V to 55 V for extended power range
- Easy power control
- Integrated dual sided ESD protection enables class C operation and complete switch off of the transistor
- Excellent ruggedness with no device degradation
- High efficiency
- Excellent thermal stability
- Designed for broadband operation
- For RoHS compliance see the product details on the Ampleon website
Applications
- Industrial, scientific and medical applications
- Plasma generators
- MRI systems
- CO2 lasers
- Particle accelerators
- Broadcast
- FM radio
- VHF TV
- Communications
- Non cellular communications
- UHF radar
Parametrics
| Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ/Nom | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| frange | frequency range | 1 | 425 | MHz | ||
| PL(1dB) | nominal output power at 1 dB gain compression | 1600 | W | |||
| Test signal: Pulsed RF | ||||||
| VDS | drain-source voltage | 55 | V | |||
| Gp | power gain | PL = 1600 W [0] | 27 | 28 | dB | |
| RLin | input return loss | PL = 1600 W [0] | -16 | dB | ||
| ηD | drain efficiency | PL = 1600 W [0] | 71 | 74 | % | |
Package / Packing
| Type number | Package | Outline version | Reflow-/Wave soldering |
Packing | Product status | Marking |
Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART1K6FHS | SOT539BN (SOT539BN) |
sot539bn_po | Tray; 20-fold; non-dry pack | Active | Standard Marking |
ART1K6FHSU (9349 605 33112) |
Pinning info
| Pin | Symbol | Description | Simplified outline | Graphic symbol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D1 | drain1 |
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| 2 | D2 | drain2 | ||
| 3 | G1 | gate1 | ||
| 4 | G2 | gate2 | ||
| 5 | S | source |
Ordering & availability
| Type number | Ordering code (12NC) | Orderable part number | Distributor | Buy online | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART1K6FHS | 9349 605 33112 | ART1K6FHSU | DigiKey | Buy | Request samples |
| RFMW | Buy |
Ordering & availability
| Type number | Ordering code (12NC) | Orderable part number | Distributor | Buy online | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART1K6FHS | 9349 605 33112 | ART1K6FHSU | DigiKey | Buy | Request samples |
| RFMW | Buy |
Documentation
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power LDMOS transistor | Data sheet | 2022-07-08 | |
| Thermal characteristics of ART LDMOS power transistors | Application note | 2023-03-01 | |
| Mounting and soldering of RF transistors in air cavity packages | Application note | 2024-05-23 | |
| Measurement results of ART1K6FH in Board #AR212082 tuned for 2-30 MHz band at 50 V | Report | 2022-04-26 | |
| Measurement results of linear demo with ART1K6 at 2-30 MHz | Report | 2020-01-15 | |
| Measurement results of a Class-AB design for the 88-108 MHz band with ART1K6FH | Report | 2021-03-08 | |
| Measurement results of ART1K6FH in Board #AR212099 tuned for 79-85 MHz at 50 V | Report | 2022-04-26 | |
| RF power solutions for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2024-10-25 | |
| RF power application reports for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2024-10-08 | |
| Packages for RF power transistors | Leaflet | 2024-10-25 |
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Design support
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) ART1K6FH(S)(G) (Data sheet) | Design support | 2022-03-22 | |
| ART1K6FH(S) Model for ADS (Keysight Advanced Design System) | Simulation model | 2023-03-31 | |
| ART1K6FH(S) 50V 100mA S-parameter Data | S-parameter | 2021-02-22 | |
| ART1K6FH(S) SPICE Model | Simulation model | 2023-03-07 | |
| ART1K6FH(S) Model for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-11-02 | |
| ART1K6FH(S) Simulation Example for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-11-02 |