This device has been transferred from Ampleon to Flip Electronics.
Power LDMOS transistor
A 1200 W LDMOS power transistor for broadcast applications and industrial applications in the HF to 500 MHz band.
Features and benefits
- Easy power control
- Integrated ESD protection
- Excellent ruggedness
- High efficiency
- Excellent thermal stability
- Designed for broadband operation (10 MHz to 500 MHz)
- Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC, regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Applications
- Industrial, scientific and medical applications
- Broadcast transmitter applications
Parametrics
Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ/Nom | Max | Unit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
frange | frequency range | 10 | 500 | MHz | ||
PL(1dB) | nominal output power at 1 dB gain compression | 1200 | W | |||
Test signal: CW | ||||||
Gp | power gain | VDS = 50 V; PL = 1200 W | 26 | dB | ||
ηD | drain efficiency | VDS = 50 V; f = 108 MHz; IDq = 40 mA; PL = 1200 W | 75 | % | ||
PL | output power | 1200 | W |
Package / Packing
Type number | Package | Outline version | Reflow-/Wave soldering |
Packing | Product status | Marking |
Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLF578 | SOT539A (SOT539A) |
sot539a_po | Bulk Pack | Transferred | Standard Marking |
BLF578,112 (9340 631 55112) |
Pinning info
Pin | Symbol | Description | Simplified outline | Graphic symbol |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | D1 | drain1 | ||
2 | D2 | drain2 | ||
3 | G1 | gate1 | ||
4 | G2 | gate2 | ||
5 | S | souce |
Ordering & availability
Type number | Ordering code (12NC) | Orderable part number | Distributor | Buy online | Samples |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLF578 | 9340 631 55112 | BLF578,112 | Flip Electronics | Buy | Not available |
Ordering & availability
Type number | Ordering code (12NC) | Orderable part number | Distributor | Buy online | Samples |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLF578 | 9340 631 55112 | BLF578,112 | Flip Electronics | Buy | Not available |
Documentation
Title | Type | Date | |
---|---|---|---|
174 MHz to 230 MHz DVB-T power amplifier with the BLF578 | Application note | 2015-12-07 | |
Dependency of BLF578 gate bias voltage on temperature | Application note | 2015-12-07 | |
Power LDMOS transistor | Data sheet | 2016-12-01 | |
BLF578 demo for 352 MHz 1 kW CW power | Application note | 2015-12-07 | |
Measurement results of a Class-C CW and FM type applications in the 88 MHz to 108 MHz frequency range using the BLF578 | Application note | 2015-12-07 | |
Mounting and soldering of RF transistors in air cavity packages | Application note | 2024-05-23 | |
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 |
Design support
Title | Type | Date | |
---|---|---|---|
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) BLF578 (AN10800) | Design support | 2012-02-24 | |
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) BLF578 (AN10967) | Design support | 2012-02-24 | |
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) BLF578 (AN10858) | Design support | 2012-02-24 | |
Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) BLF578 (Data sheet) | Design support | 2012-02-24 | |
BLF578 Model for ADS (Keysight Advanced Design System) | Simulation model | 2017-01-04 | |
Model Library for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 | |
Model Library Manual for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 | |
Simulation Example for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 |