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TC2181 Datasheet, PDF (1/4 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – Low Noise and High Dynamic Range Packaged GaAs FETs
TRANSCOM
TC2181
January 2002
Low Noise and High Dynamic Range Packaged GaAs FETs
FEATURES
• 0.5 dB Typical Noise Figure at 12 GHz
• High Associated Gain:
Ga = 12 dB Typical at 12 GHz
PHOTO ENLARGEMENT
• 18 dBm Typical Power at 12 GHz
• 13 dB Typical Linear Power Gain at 12 GHz
• Breakdown Voltage : BVDGO ≥ 9V
• Lg = 0.25 µm, Wg = 160 µm
• 100 % DC Tested
• Micro-X Metal Ceramic Package
DESCRIPTION
The TC2181 is a high performance field effect transistor housed in a ceramic micro-x package with
TC1101 PHEMT Chip. It has very low noise figure, high associated gain and high dynamic range that
makes this device suitable for use in low noise amplifiers. All devices are 100 % DC tested to assure
consistent quality.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (TA=25 °C)
Symbol
CONDITIONS
NF
Noise Figure at VDS = 2 V, IDS = 10 mA, f = 12GHz
Ga
Associated Gain at VDS = 2 V, IDS = 10 mA, f = 12GHz
P1dB
Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression Point, f = 12GHz
VDS = 4 V, IDS = 25 mA
GL
Linear Power Gain, f = 12GHz
VDS = 4 V, IDS = 25 mA
IDSS
gm
VP
BVDGO
Rth
Saturated Drain-Source Current at VDS = 2 V, VGS = 0 V
Transconductance at VDS = 2 V, VGS = 0 V
Pinch-off Voltage at VDS = 2 V, ID = 0.32mA
Drain-Gate Breakdown Voltage at IDGO = 0.08mA
Thermal Resistance
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA=25 °C)
Symbol
Parameter
Rating
VDS
Drain-Source Voltage
VGS
Gate-Source Voltage
IDS
Drain Current
IGS
Gate Current
7.0 V
-3.0 V
IDSS
160 µA
Pin
RF Input Power, CW
14 dBm
PT
Continuous Dissipation
150 mW
TCH
Channel Temperature
175 °C
TSTG
Storage Temperature
- 65 °C to +175 °C
MIN
10
TYP
0.5
12
MAX
0.7
UNIT
dB
dB
16.5
18
dBm
11
13
dB
40
mA
55
mS
-0.5
-1.0
-2.0
Volts
9
12
Volts
130
°C/W
TYPICAL NOISE PARAMETERS (TA=25 °C)
VDS = 2 V, IDS = 10 mA
Frequency
(GHz)
NFopt
(dB)
GA
(dB)
Γopt
MAG ANG
Rn/50
2
0.33
18.4
1.00
15
0.42
4
0.35
16.8
0.86
32
0.36
6
0.37
15.2
0.70
53
0.28
8
0.40
13.8
0.53
79
0.20
10
0.46
12.5
0.39
112
0.12
12
0.52
11.5
0.29
153
0.09
14
0.61
11.0
0.26
202
0.08
16
0.77
10.9
0.32
262
0.11
18
0.95
10.6
0.51
332
0.24
TRANSCOM, INC., 90 Dasoong 7th Road, Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park, Shanhua Jen, Tainan County, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Web-Site: www.transcominc.com.tw
Phone: 886-6-5050086
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