BLF188XR
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Power LDMOS transistor
A 1400 W extremely rugged LDMOS power transistor for broadcast and industrial applications in the HF to 600 MHz band.
Features and benefits
- Easy power control
- Integrated ESD protection
- Excellent ruggedness
- High efficiency
- Excellent thermal stability
- Designed for broadband operation (HF to 600 MHz)
- Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC, regarding Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Applications
- Industrial, scientific and medical applications
- Broadcast transmitter applications
Parametrics
| Symbol | Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ/Nom | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| frange | frequency range | 10 | 600 | MHz | ||
| PL(1dB) | nominal output power at 1 dB gain compression | 1400 | W | |||
| Test signal: Pulsed RF | ||||||
| Gp | power gain | VDS = 50 V; PL = 1400 W | 23.2 | 24.4 | dB | |
| RLin | input return loss | VDS = 50 V; IDq = 40 mA; PL = 1400 W | -21 | -14 | dB | |
| ηD | drain efficiency | VDS = 50 V; f = 108 MHz; IDq = 40 mA; PL = 1400 W | 69 | 73 | % | |
Package / Packing
| Type number |
Package type, (Package outline) |
Outline version | Packing | Product status | Marking |
Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLF188XR | ACC-1230 (SOT539A) |
sot539a_po | Bulk Pack | Transferred | Standard Marking |
BLF188XRU (9340 677 53112) |
Pinning info
| Pin | Symbol | Description | Simplified outline | Graphic symbol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D1 | drain1 |
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| 2 | D2 | drain2 | ||
| 3 | G1 | gate1 | ||
| 4 | G2 | gate2 | ||
| 5 | S | source |
Ordering & availability
| Type number | Ordering code (12NC) | Orderable part number | Distributor | Buy online | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLF188XR | 9340 677 53112 | BLF188XRU | Flip Electronics | Buy | Not available |
Documentation
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala University's BLF188XR single ended amplifier at 352 MHz | Application note | 2016-01-22 | |
| Power LDMOS transistor | Data sheet | 2015-12-07 | |
| Mounting and soldering of RF transistors in air cavity packages | Application note | 2025-02-03 | |
| RF power solutions for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2025-06-03 | |
| RF power application reports for ISM, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications | Brochure | 2025-06-12 | |
| Packages for RF power transistors | Leaflet | 2025-06-20 |
Design support
| Title | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) BLF188XR(S) (Data sheet) | Design support | 2013-10-08 | |
| Model Library for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 | |
| Model Library Manual for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 | |
| Simulation Example for Cadence AWR Microwave Office® | Simulation model | 2023-01-02 | |
| BLF188XR Model for ADS 2019 (Keysight Advanced Design System) | Simulation model | 2021-02-23 |