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We invite you to delve into the limitless possibilities of ART transistors. Their remarkable durability, precision, and efficiency have made them an indispensable force in shaping our modern world, from driving innovation in microchip manufacturing to fueling breakthroughs in sustainable energy solutions. The future is powered by Ampleon's ART transistors – be part of the transformation.

Ampleon's ART transistors are specifically engineered to deliver the best in terms of RF power, gain and efficiency, but more importantly, they boast crucial ruggedness and reliability features that set them apart from the competition. These vital features serve as a cornerstone of our product's capabilities. It is, without a doubt, one of the fundamental elements that make our product a standout choice for users seeking the highest level of performance and value under the harshest impedance mismatch and power cycling conditions.

It comes as no surprise that ART transistors have quietly emerged as the driving force behind modern technology and innovations. In today's landscape, they can be spotted across a wide range of applications, acting as RF sources in plasma generators, powering CO2 laser systems, contributing to fusion power reactors, and enabling the next generation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

Here are a few instances demonstrating how ART transistors have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives, quietly but significantly impacting the way we live, work, and connect in our ever-evolving society.

Advanced microchips

ART power transistors play a crucial role in plasma generation and CO2 laser drivers for semiconductor manufacturing, offering several key benefits. These transistors provide high-frequency amplification and power capabilities, enabling efficient and precise control of plasma discharges and laser output. Their ability to operate at radio frequencies allows for rapid switching, which is essential for generating and maintaining stable plasma in semiconductor processing equipment. Additionally, ART transistors are highly reliable, with excellent thermal performance, ensuring consistent and long-lasting operation in demanding manufacturing environments. This reliability not only enhances process efficiency but also reduces downtime and maintenance costs.

Overall, ART transistors are integral components in semiconductor manufacturing, facilitating the production of high-quality microelectronics through their contributions to plasma generation and CO2 laser drivers. This will help address global challenges and transform the way we work, live, and interact with the world around us.

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Photovoltaic

ART transistors, employed in microwave annealing processes, hold a dual significance in both the manufacturing and recycling of solar panels. In the manufacturing phase, these transistors are instrumental in optimizing the performance of solar cells by precisely controlling the annealing process. This ensures that the semiconductor materials used in the panels are tailored for maximum efficiency, ultimately contributing to the production of high-quality and durable solar panels.

However, the importance of RF power transistors does not end there. In the recycling of solar panels, these transistors play a crucial role in the recovery and rejuvenation of valuable materials. By using microwave annealing techniques powered by ART transistors, it becomes possible to reclaim and reuse semiconductor materials from old or damaged solar panels, reducing waste and environmental impact. This closed-loop approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with the principles of sustainability and circular economy, ensuring that the lifecycle of solar panels is extended, and their environmental footprint minimized.

As the world embraces renewable energy solutions, the importance of ART transistors in this context cannot be overstated. They bridge the gap between efficient solar panel manufacturing and responsible end-of-life practices, forging a path towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

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Fusion energy

ART transistors are pivotal components in the development and operation of fusion energy reactors, exemplifying their critical importance in the quest for clean and sustainable energy sources. They are responsible for delivering and controlling the RF energy essential for heating and stabilizing the superheated plasma within a fusion reactor.

By precisely generating and controlling RF energy, these transistors contribute to achieving the extremely high temperatures and pressures required for nuclear fusion, a clean and virtually limitless source of energy. The reliability and efficiency of ART transistors are paramount because any fluctuations or interruptions in the RF power delivery could disrupt the delicate balance of the fusion reactor, impeding progress toward achieving sustainable fusion energy.

In essence, the ART transistors are catalysts for the advancement of fusion energy, holding the potential to revolutionize our approach to clean, abundant, and environmentally friendly power generation, addressing the pressing global need for sustainable energy solutions. By enabling the maintenance of extreme plasma conditions, the ART transistors contribute to achieving the goal of virtually limitless and emission-free energy.

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Medical imaging

ART transistors hold a paramount role in the field of medical diagnostics, particularly in the operation of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) systems. They are responsible for generating the crucial RF pulses used to manipulate the magnetic resonance of hydrogen atoms within the patient's body, producing detailed and high-resolution images of internal structures.

The precision, consistency, and reliability of ART transistors are critical in ensuring the accuracy of MRI scans, as any fluctuations or interruptions in RF energy can compromise image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
By enabling the creation of clear and informative medical images, ART transistors contribute to early disease detection, accurate diagnoses, and treatment planning. This, in turn, empowers healthcare professionals to provide timely and effective care to patients, making ART transistors indispensable tools in the realm of modern medical imaging and diagnosis.

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Selection of available application boards

Customized ART application boards are developed on request, tailored to each customer’s specific requirements. For other applications or market segments, please refer to our Application Finder.

Report number Type number Technology Frange
(MHz)
Pout
(W)
P1db
(W)
P3db
(W)
ηD
(%)
VDS
(V)
Demo
signal
Target
application
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedRadar
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWRadar
AR212087ART2K0FELDMOS430–43550–5562CW pulsedRadar
AR212087ART2K0FESLDMOS430–43550–5562CW pulsedRadar
AR212082ART1K6FHLDMOS2–30900> 6050CW 2TMobile Radio
AR212082ART1K6FHSLDMOS2–30900> 6050CW 2TMobile Radio
AR204002ART1K6FHLDMOS2–30350–45034–4450CWMobile Radio
AR204002ART1K6FHSLDMOS2–30350–45034–4450CWMobile Radio
AR212069ART700FHLDMOS30–520550> 4050CW pulsed 50 %Mobile Radio
AR212069ART700FHSLDMOS30–520550> 4050CW pulsed 50 %Mobile Radio
AR202075ART150FELDMOS100–140127–16661.7–81.562CW pulsedMobile Radio
AR212091ART2K0FELDMOS270–3101500> 5662CW pulsed 10 %Mobile Radio
AR212091ART2K0FESLDMOS270–3101500> 5662CW pulsed 10 %Mobile Radio
AR231093ART450FELDMOS1.8–542002002755048CWNon-Cellular Communications
AR212069ART700FHLDMOS30–520550> 4050CW pulsed 50 %Non-Cellular Communications
AR212069ART700FHSLDMOS30–520550> 4050CW pulsed 50 %Non-Cellular Communications
AR202075ART150FELDMOS100–140127–16661.7–81.562CW pulsedNon-Cellular Communications
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedNon-Cellular Communications
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWNon-Cellular Communications
AR201210ART35FELDMOS81–10829.438.974.665CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201042ART2K0PELDMOS88–1081604–161686.9–83.860CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201070ART2K0FELDMOS88–108174284.6–81.760CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201070ART2K0FESLDMOS88–108174284.6–81.760CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR212139ART700FHGLDMOS88–10871280.850CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR211050ART1K6FHLDMOS88–1081239 / 1375 / 131684.3–82.748CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR211050ART1K6FHSLDMOS88–1081239 / 1375 / 131684.3–82.748CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWFM/HDR/DAB Radio
AR201249ART2K0FELDMOS165–23511004350DVB-TVHF/D-TV
AR201249ART2K0FESLDMOS165–23511004350DVB-TVHF/D-TV
AR201097ART2K0FELDMOS170–24014004763DVB-TVHF/D-TV
AR201097ART2K0FESLDMOS170–24014004763DVB-TVHF/D-TV
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedVHF/D-TV
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWVHF/D-TV
AR221063ART2K0FELDMOS213008256CW, PL=P-5dBCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR221063ART2K0FESLDMOS213008256CW, PL=P-5dBCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201212ART35FELDMOS10–5437.27565CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR231100ART35FELDMOS134378.465CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211135*ART2K0FELDMOS13160076.560CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211135*ART2K0FESLDMOS13160076.560CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211135*ART2K0FELDMOS1310008960CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211135*ART2K0FESLDMOS1310008960CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201096ART2K0PELDMOS1310788955CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201008ART2K0FELDMOS13–41105053–5965CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201008ART2K0FESLDMOS13–41105053–5965CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR241126*ART2K0FELDMOS2713508565CW, PL=P-6dBCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR241126*ART2K0FELDMOS2718008065CW, PL=P-6dBCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201096ART2K0PELDMOS2712047950CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR222014ART700FHLDMOS277307050CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR222014ART700FHSLDMOS277307050CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201096ART2K0PELDMOS41132380.550CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201105ART2K0PELDMOS41176281.665CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR231058ART450FELDMOS4131574.850CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR231058ART450FELDMOS4150072.265CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201104ART2K0FELDMOS4116007965CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201104ART2K0FESLDMOS4116007965CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201243ART2K0FELDMOS419008950CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201243ART2K0FESLDMOS419008950CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR194008ART2K0FELDMOS601027 / 15911893 / 204783 / 8665CW, CW pulsedCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR194008ART2K0FESLDMOS601027 / 15911893 / 204783 / 8665CW, CW pulsedCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR231062ART800PELDMOS606807555CW pulsedCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201213ART35FELDMOS60–13038.979.165CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR212099ART1K6FHLDMOS8115008150CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR212099ART1K6FHSLDMOS8115008150CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211018ART2K0FELDMOS8117508065CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR211018ART2K0FESLDMOS8117508065CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWCO2 Lasers & Plasma
AR201213ART35FELDMOS60–13038.979.165CWHealthcare / MRI
AR211049ART150FELDMOS64147.978.865CWHealthcare / MRI
AR201106*ART2K0FELDMOS6417407863CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR201106*ART2K0FESLDMOS6417407863CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR211142*ART2K0PELDMOS120–13023807865CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR211142*ART2K0FELDMOS120–13221007565CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR211142*ART2K0FESLDMOS120–13221007565CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR192069ART2K0FELDMOS123–133190063–6762CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR192069ART2K0FESLDMOS123–133190063–6762CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR211048ART150FELDMOS128148.881.965CWHealthcare / MRI
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedHealthcare / MRI
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWHealthcare / MRI
AR201203ART2K0PELDMOS35216007465CWParticle Accelerators
AR201138ART2K0FELDMOS35215007465CWParticle Accelerators
AR201138ART2K0FESLDMOS35215007465CWParticle Accelerators
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedParticle Accelerators
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWParticle Accelerators
AR211147ART150PEGLDMOS6.7815086.363CWIndustrial Heating
AR201212ART35FELDMOS10–5437.27565CWIndustrial Heating
AR201104ART2K0FELDMOS4116007950CWIndustrial Heating
AR201104ART2K0FESLDMOS4116007950CWIndustrial Heating
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedIndustrial Heating
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWIndustrial Heating
AR211103ART150PEGLDMOS401348655CWCooking and Defrosting
AR211125ART150PEGLDMOS401508656CWCooking and Defrosting
AR201212ART35FELDMOS10–5437.27565CWCooking and Defrosting
AR201041ART1K6PHLDMOS325152073.653CW pulsedCooking and Defrosting
AR201204ART1K6PHLDMOS35213507450CWCooking and Defrosting

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Competitive benchmarking

Product

BLF188

BLF189

ART1K9

ART2K0

ART2K5

1K25

1K5

1K80

MQ012K0VPX

RF5L02K0CF4

HTH8G02P1K4H

Technology

LDMOS

Package

ACC*

ACC and OMP**

ACC and OMP

ACC

ACC

ACC

Vds (V)

50

50 / 55

65

75

50

65

50

55

50 / 55

Min. BVdss (V)

135

177

203

203

133

135

179

140 typ.

110

135 typ.

Output Power P1dB (W)

1400

1700

1700 / 1900

2000

2500

1250

1500

1800

2000

2000

~1200 / ~1400***

VSWR

65:1

65:1

65:1

n.a.

10:1

65:1


* ACC: Air Cavity Ceramic

** OMP: Over-molded Plastic

*** Converted from the output power figures at Psat as given in the product data sheet

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