Transistors - FETs, MOSFETs - RF

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BLC8G27LS-140AVY

BLC8G27LS-140AVY

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 14.5DB SOT12751

58

2N5486

2N5486

NTE Electronics, Inc.

T-JFET N CHANNEL

1361

BLA6H0912L-1000U

BLA6H0912L-1000U

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 100V 15.5DB SOT539A

80

BLS9G2934L-400U

BLS9G2934L-400U

Ampleon

RF MOSFET LDMOS 32V SOT502A

61

BLP10H630PGY

BLP10H630PGY

Ampleon

RF MOSFET LDMOS 50V 4-HSOP

0

BLF6G10LS-200RN:11

BLF6G10LS-200RN:11

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 20DB SOT502B

23

2N5639RLRA

2N5639RLRA

SMALL SIGNAL FET

22000

MRF151

MRF151

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

FET RF N-CH 150W 50V 175MHZ

0

SAV-541+

SAV-541+

SMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 45 - 60

0

BLM8G0710S-60PBY

BLM8G0710S-60PBY

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 36.2DB SOT12112

188

BLF7G27LS-100,118

BLF7G27LS-100,118

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 65V 18DB SOT502B

0

CLF1G0060S-30U

CLF1G0060S-30U

Ampleon

RF FET HEMT 150V 13DB SOT1227B

24

BLC10G19XS-600AVTZ

BLC10G19XS-600AVTZ

Ampleon

BLC10G19XS-600AVT/SOT1258/TRAYDP

60

BLA9G1011LS-300U

BLA9G1011LS-300U

Ampleon

RF MOSFET LDMOS 32V SOT502B

16

CGH55030F2

CGH55030F2

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

RF MOSFET HEMT 28V 440166

314

BLL6H0514-25,112

BLL6H0514-25,112

Ampleon

RF FET LDMOS 100V 21DB SOT467C

70

PD55008S-E

PD55008S-E

STMicroelectronics

FET RF 40V 500MHZ PWRSO10

65

MRFX1K80HR5

MRFX1K80HR5

NXP Semiconductors

RF MOSFET LDMOS 65V NI-1230H-4S

62

MRFE6P3300HR3

MRFE6P3300HR3

NXP Semiconductors

RF 2-ELEMENT, ULTRA HIGH FREQUEN

0

MD7P19130HR3

MD7P19130HR3

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)

RF 2-ELEMENT, S BAND, N-CHANNEL

2245

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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