Transistors - FETs, MOSFETs - RF

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BLF8G10LS-270V,118

BLF8G10LS-270V,118

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 19.5DB SOT1244B

0

MRF134

MRF134

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

FET RF 65V 400MHZ 211-07

0

PD85025S-E

PD85025S-E

STMicroelectronics

FET RF 40V 870MHZ

0

SD2931-10W

SD2931-10W

STMicroelectronics

IC TRANS RF HF/VHF/UHF M174

143

MRF5S9150HR5

MRF5S9150HR5

NXP Semiconductors

FET RF 68V 880MHZ NI-780S

0

BLL8H0514-25U

BLL8H0514-25U

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 100V 21DB SOT467C

40

SAV-551+

SAV-551+

SMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 45 - 60

0

BLC9G20LS-470AVTY

BLC9G20LS-470AVTY

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 15.7DB SOT12583

0

BLD6G21L-50,112

BLD6G21L-50,112

NXP Semiconductors

RF TRANSISTOR

10

2N5245

2N5245

SMALL SIGNAL FET

5257

CGHV27015S

CGHV27015S

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

RF MOSFET HEMT 50V 12DFN

617

MMRF1024HSR5

MMRF1024HSR5

NXP Semiconductors

FET RF 2CH 65V 2.5GHZ NI-1230-4

0

MRF5S19130HR3

MRF5S19130HR3

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)

RF L BAND, N-CHANNEL

0

BLS9G2729L-350U

BLS9G2729L-350U

Ampleon

RF MOSFET LDMOS 28V SOT502A

29

AFT05MP075GNR1

AFT05MP075GNR1

NXP Semiconductors

FET RF 2CH 40V 520MHZ TO270-4

0

MRF1K50GNR5

MRF1K50GNR5

NXP Semiconductors

RF MOSFET LDMOS 50 OM1230G

30

MMRF1305HR5

MMRF1305HR5

NXP Semiconductors

FET RF 2CH 133V 512MHZ NI-780-4

40

NE5550779A-T1-A

NE5550779A-T1-A

Renesas Electronics America

RF POWER N-CHANNEL, MOSFET

11000

CPH5811-TL-E

CPH5811-TL-E

NCH+SBD 1.8V DRIVE SERIES

18000

AFT05MS003NT1

AFT05MS003NT1

NXP Semiconductors

IC TRANS RF LDMOS

202

Transistors - FETs, MOSFETs - RF

1. Overview

RF FETs and MOSFETs are critical semiconductor devices designed for high-frequency signal amplification and switching in radio frequency (RF) applications. These transistors operate efficiently in microwave and RF circuits, enabling wireless communication, radar systems, and broadcasting equipment. Their ability to handle high frequencies (typically above 1 MHz) with minimal noise and distortion makes them indispensable in modern telecommunications infrastructure.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Junction FET (JFET)Voltage-controlled device with low noise and high input impedanceLow-noise amplifiers in RF receivers
MESFETMetal-Semiconductor FET with GaAs substrate for high-speed operationSatellite communication systems
HEMT/PHEMTHigh-electron-mobility transistor with pseudomorphic structures5G base stations, microwave amplifiers
LDMOSLateral Diffused MOSFET with high power density and thermal stabilityCellular base station amplifiers
GaN HEMTGallium Nitride-based HEMT for ultra-high frequency/powerRadar systems, 5G mmWave

3. Structure and Composition

RF FETs typically feature a three-terminal structure (source, gate, drain) with a semiconductor channel (Si, GaAs, or GaN). The gate region uses Schottky contacts (MESFET) or insulated layers (MOSFET). Advanced devices like HEMTs employ heterojunctions between different semiconductor materials (e.g., AlGaN/GaN) to enhance electron mobility. Packaging includes ceramic or plastic enclosures with RF-compatible connectors to minimize parasitic capacitance and inductance.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Frequency RangeOperational bandwidth (e.g., 0.1-6 GHz)Determines application suitability
Power Output (P1dB)1dB compression point (e.g., 10-500W)Measures linearity and saturation
Gain (S21)Signal amplification ratio (e.g., 10-30 dB)System sensitivity indicator
Efficiency (PAE)Power-added efficiency (e.g., 40-75%)Energy consumption metric
Input/Output VSWRVoltage Standing Wave Ratio (e.g., <2:1)Mismatch loss assessment

5. Application Fields

  • Telecommunications: 5G/4G base stations, small cells, fiber-optic networks
  • Defense: Radar systems, electronic warfare, UAV communication
  • Broadcasting: FM/TV transmitters, satellite uplinks
  • Medical: MRI machines, RF ablation equipment
  • Industrial: Plasma generators, RFID readers

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Specifications
NXP SemiconductorsMRF1K50GN50W GaN HEMT, 1.8-2.7GHz, 70% PAE
Wolfspeed (Cree)CGH4G090400F400W GaN HEMT, 900MHz, 10:1 VSWR ruggedness
InfineonBLS14H10LS-250250W LDMOS, 1.8-2.2GHz, 14dB gain
MACOMNPT1007SiGe HBT, 7GHz, 18dB gain for 5G

7. Selection Recommendations

  1. Match operating frequency to device transition frequency (fT)
  2. Verify power handling with derating curves under working temperatures
  3. Assess package thermal resistance (Rth) for longevity
  4. Compare S-parameters for impedance matching requirements
  5. Consider ESD protection and ruggedness for field conditions

8. Industry Trends

Key trends include: - Wide bandgap materials (GaN/SiC) enabling higher efficiency (>80%) at mmWave frequencies - 3D packaging for reduced parasitics in 5G massive MIMO systems - Integrated RF frontend modules (FEM) with on-chip matching networks - AI-driven design optimization for complex impedance matching - Growing adoption of GaN-on-diamond substrates for thermal management

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