PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET
N-CHANNEL GaAs HJ-FET
NE6510379A
3 W L-BAND POWER GaAs HJ-FET
DESCRIPTION
The NE6510379A is a 3 W GaAs HJ-FET designed for middle power transmitter applications for mobile
communication systems. It is capable of delivering 3 W of output power with high linear gain, high efficiency and
excellent distortion.
Reliability and performance uniformity are assured by NEC’s stringent quality and control procedures.
FEATURES
• GaAs HJ-FET Structure
• High Output Power : P
O
= +35 dBm typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 900 MHz, Pin = +24 dBm, 1/duty
P
O
= +32.5 dBm typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 1.9 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm, 1/3 duty
• High Linear Gain : G
L
= 13 dB typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 900 MHz, Pin = 0 dBm, 1/3 duty
G
L
= 8 dB typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 1.9 GHz, Pin = 0 dBm, 1/3 duty
• High Power Added Efficiency : 58% typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 900 MHz, Pin = +24 dBm, 1/3 duty
52% typ. @V
DS
= 3.5 V, I
Dset
= 200 mA, f = 1.9 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm, 1/3 duty
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
NE6510379A-T1
79A
Package
Supplying Form
12 mm tape width, 1 kpcs/reel
Remark
To order evaluation samples, please contact your nearby sales office.
Part number for sample order: NE6510379A
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T
A
= 25°C)
Operation in excess of any one of these parameters may result in permanent damage.
Parameter
Drain to Source Voltage
Gate to Source Voltage
Drain Current
Gate Forward Current
Gate Reverse Current
Total Power Dissipation
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
Symbol
V
DS
V
GSO
I
D
I
GF
I
GR
P
T
T
ch
T
stg
Ratings
8
–4
4.2
38
38
18
150
–65 to +150
Unit
V
V
A
mA
mA
W
°C
°C
Caution Please handle this device at static-free workstation, because this is an electrostatic
sensitive device.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that
this is the latest version.
Not all devices/types available in every country. Please check with local NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices
representative for availability and additional information.
Document No. PG10023EJ01V0DS (1st edition)
(Previous No. P13677EJ1V0DS00)
Date Published November 2001 CP(K)
Printed in Japan
The mark
!
shows major revised points.
NEC Corporation 1998
NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices 2001
NE6510379A
RECOMMENDED OPERATING LIMITS
Characteristics
Drain to Source Voltage
Gain Compression
Channel Temperature
Symbol
V
DS
Gcomp
T
ch
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
3.5
MAX.
6.0
3.0
+125
Unit
V
dB
°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
A
= 25°C, Unless otherwise specified, using NEC standard test fixture.
Characteristics
Saturated Drain Current
Pinch-off Voltage
Gate to Drain Break Down
Voltage
Thermal Resistance
Output Power
Drain Current
Power Added Efficiency
Linear Gain
Note 1
Symbol
I
DSS
V
p
BV
gd
Test Conditions
V
DS
= 2.5 V, V
GS
= 0 V
V
DS
= 2.5 V, I
D
= 21 mA
I
gd
= 21 mA
–2.0
11
MIN.
TYP.
3.7
–0.4
MAX.
Unit
A
V
V
R
th
P
O
I
D
Channel to Case
f = 1.9 GHz, V
DS
= 3.5 V
Pin = +26 dBm, Rg = 100
Ω
I
Dset
= 200 mA (RF OFF)
Note 2
31.5
4
32.5
760
44
52
8.0
7
°C/W
dBm
mA
%
dB
η
add
G
L
Notes 1.
Pin = 0 dBm
2.
DC performance is 100% testing. RF performance is testing several samples per wafer.
Wafer rejection criteria for standard devices is 1 reject for several samples.
TYPICAL RF PERFORMANCE FOR REFERENCE (NOT SPECIFIED)
(T
A
= 25°C, Unless otherwise specified, using NEC standard test fixture.
Characteristics
Output Power
Drain Current
Power Added Efficiency
Linear Gain
Note
Symbol
P
O
I
D
Test Conditions
f = 900 MHz, V
DS
= 3.5 V
Pin = +24 dBm, Rg = 100
Ω
I
Dset
= 200 mA (RF OFF)
MIN.
TYP.
35.0
1.40
58
13.0
MAX.
Unit
dBm
A
%
dB
η
add
G
L
Note
Pin = 0 dBm
2
Preliminary Data Sheet PG10023EJ01V0DS