Power LDMOS transistor
Based on Advanced Rugged Technology (ART), this 500 W LDMOS RF transistor has been designed to cover a wide range of applications for ISM, broadcast and communications. The unmatched transistor has a frequency range of 1 MHz to 250 MHz.
Features and benefits
- Mirrored pin-out versions for easy flexible usage in a push-pull configuration
- High breakdown voltage enables class E operation up to VDS = 53 V
- Qualified up to a maximum of VDS = 65 V
- Characterized from 30 V to 65 V to support a wide range of applications
- Integrated dual sided ESD protection enables class C operation and complete switch-off of the transistor
- Excellent ruggedness with no device degradation
- High efficiency
- Excellent thermal stability
- Designed for broadband operation
- For RoHS compliance see the product details on the Ampleon website
Applications
- Industrial, scientific and medical applications
- Plasma generators
- MRI systems
- Particle accelerators
- Defrosting
- Industrial heating
- Broadcast
- FM radio
- VHF TV
- Non cellular communications
- Switch mode power supplies
Parametrics
| Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ/Nom | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| frange | frequency range | 1 | 250 | MHz | ||
| PL(3dB) | nominal output power at 3 dB gain compression | 330 | W | |||
| Test signal: CW | ||||||
| VDS | drain-source voltage | f = 41 MHz | 50 | V | ||
| PL | output power | f = 41 MHz | 330 | W | ||
| Gp | power gain | f = 41 MHz | 27 | dB | ||
| ηD | drain efficiency | f = 41 MHz | 80 | % | ||
Package / Packing
| Type number |
Package type, (Package outline) |
Outline version | Packing | Product status | Marking |
Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART500PE1 | TO-247 (TO-247-3F-1) |
TO-247-3F-1_po | 10Tube; 300-fold; dry pack | Active | Standard Marking |
ART500PE1QZ (934961120125) |
Pinning info
| Pin | Description | Simplified outline | Graphic symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gate |
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| 2 | source [1] | ||
| 3 | drain |
Documentation
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power LDMOS transistor | Data sheet | 2026-09-24 | |
| Mounting and soldering of RF transistors in overmolded plastic packages | Application note | 2026-07-28 | |
| RF power solutions for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2026-09-25 | |
| RF power application reports for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2026-09-25 | |
| Packages for RF power transistors | Leaflet | 2026-09-25 |
Recommended line-up
Design support
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART500PE Model for ADS 2022 (Keysight Advanced Design System) | Simulation model | 2026-09-25 |