Product Overview The Qorvo TGF2977-SM is a 5 W (P3dB) discrete GaN on SiC HEMT which operates from DC to GHz and 32 V supply. The device is in an industry standard overmolded package and is ideally suited for avionics, military, marine and weather radar. The device can support pulsed and linear operations. Lead-free and ROHS compliant. Evaluation boards are available upon request. 3 x 3mm Package Key Features Functional Block Diagram N/C N/C N/C N/C 16 14 13 Frequency: DC to GHz Output Power (P3dB) 1 : 4.8 W Linear 1 : 13 db Typical 3dB 1 : 50% Operating Voltage: 32 V CW and Pulse capable Note 1: @ 9 GHz Load Pull N/C 1 N/C V G, RF IN V G, RF IN N/C 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/C N/C N/C N/C 11 9 V D, RF OUT V D, RF OUT N/C Applications Military radar Commercial radar o Avionics o Marine o Weather Ordering info Part No. ECCN Description TGF2977-SM EAR99 QFN Packaged Part TGF2977- SMEVBP01 TGF2977- SMEVBP02 EAR99 EAR99 9 GHz EVB 2.6 4.2 GHz EVB Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 1 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1 Parameter Rating Units Breakdown Voltage,BVDG +0 V Gate Voltage Range, VG -7 to +2 V Drain Current, IDMAX 0.6 A Gate Current Range, IG See page. ma Power Dissipation, CW (PDISS) 9.3 2 W RF Input Power, CW, Tamb = 25 C +30 dbm Channel Temperature, TCH 275 C Mounting Temperature (30 Seconds) 3 C Storage Temperature 65 to +0 C 1. Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. 2. Device base temperature = 85 C. Recommended Operating Conditions 1 Parameter Min Typ Max Units Operating Temp. Range 40 +25 +85 C Drain Voltage Range, VD +32 +40 V Drain Bias Current, IDQ 25 ma Drain Current, ID 4 325 ma Gate Voltage, VG 3 2.8 V Channel Temperature (TCH) 225 C Power Dissipation (PD) 2,4 9.2 W Power Dissipation (PD), CW 2 7.4 W 1. Electrical performance is measured under conditions noted in the electrical specifications table. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. 2. Package base at 85 C 3. To be adjusted to desired IDQ 4. Pulsed, 0uS PW, % DC Measured Load Pull Performance Power Tuned 1 Parameter Typical Values Units Frequency, F 5 6 8 9 GHz Drain Voltage, VD 32 32 32 32 32 32 V Drain Bias Current, IDQ 25 25 25 25 25 25 ma Output Power at 3dB compression, P3dB 37.5 37.2 37.0 36.8 36.8 36.5 dbm Power Added Efficiency at 3dB compression, 3dB 52.0 56.3 51.1 45.8 41.7 31.8 % at 3dB compression, G3dB.2 14.4 11.4 9.8 8.3 5.3 db 1. Pulsed, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. Characteristic Impedance, Zo = Ω. Measured Load Pull Performance Efficiency Tuned 1 Parameter Typical Values Units Frequency, F 5 6 8 9 GHz Drain Voltage, VD 32 32 32 32 32 32 V Drain Bias Current, IDQ 25 25 25 25 25 25 ma Output Power at 3dB compression, P3dB 37.2 36.3 35.7 36.0 35.5 36.1 dbm Power Added Efficiency at 3dB compression, 3dB 60.2 62.3 56.6 52.0 47.1 38.2 % at 3dB compression, G3dB.5 14.8.0.4 8.9 5.8 db 1. Pulsed, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. Characteristic Impedance, Zo = Ω. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 2 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
9 GHz EVB 9.4 GHz Performance 1 Parameter Min Typ Max Units Linear, GLIN.1 db Output Power at 3dB compression point, P3dB 3.6 W Drain Efficiency at 3dB compression point, DEFF3dB 48.4 % at 3dB compression point, G3dB 7.1 db 1. VD = +32 V, IDQ = 35 ma, Temp = +25 C, Pulse Width = 0 us, Duty Cycle = % RF Characterization Mismatch Ruggedness at 9.4 GHz Symbol Parameter db Compression Typical VSWR Impedance Mismatch Ruggedness 3 :1 Test conditions unless otherwise noted: TA = 25 and -40 C, VD = 32 V, IDQ = 35 ma Input drive power is determined at pulsed 3dB compression under matched condition at EVB output connector. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 3 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM 5GHz, Load-pull Zs(1fo) = 2.68-9.05iΩ Zs(2fo) = 3.5-11.95iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.93-16.59iΩ 16.3 1.8 Max Power is 37.5dBm at Z = 17.03+17.134iΩ Γ = 0.2718+0.3896i Max is 16.7dB at Z = 5.662+18.696iΩ Γ = 0.17+0.7224i Max is 60.2% at Z =.543+23.845iΩ Γ = 0.3774+0.539i 2 3 59.6 14.8.3 37.5 37.3 37.1 49.6 51.6 53.6 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 4 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM 6GHz, Load-pull 0.8 1.2 Zs(1fo) = 6.61-22.5iΩ Zs(2fo) = 53.+35.21iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.+.81iΩ 1.4 Max Power is 37.2dBm at Z =.052+14.213iΩ Γ = 0.1309+0.4566i Max is db at Z = 5.062+17.011iΩ Γ = 0.1301+0.7376i Max is 62.3% at Z = 7.677+17.265iΩ Γ = 0.1625+0.6376i 1.6 1.8 14.9 14.4 60.7 56.7 54.7 13.9 37.1 36.9 36.7 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 5 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. 8GHz, Load-pull Zs(1fo) = 22.46-40.74iΩ Zs(2fo) =.51+.05iΩ Zs(3fo) = 9.52-6.2iΩ Max Power is 37dBm at Z =.87+3.226iΩ Γ = -0.1419+0.1424i Max is.1db at Z = 4.508+6.484iΩ Γ = -0.3849+0.4603i Max is 56.6% at Z = 5.73+5.411iΩ Γ = -0.3549+0.3536i 11.8 36.5 11.3.8 55.6 36.7 36.9 53.6 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak 51.6 49.6 Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 6 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM 9GHz, Load-pull Zs(1fo) = 27.91-42.54iΩ Zs(2fo) = 31.37+22.73iΩ Zs(3fo) =.8+0.74iΩ Max Power is 36.8dBm at Z =.036-2.288iΩ Γ = -0.17-0.0932i Max is.5db at Z = 5.2+0.393iΩ Γ = -0.4881+0.029i Max is 51.9% at Z = 6.972-1.522iΩ Γ = -0.3589-0.0941i 43.1 45.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 47.1 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 51.1 36.7.1 36.5 9.64 9.14 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak 36.3 Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 7 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM GHz, Load-pull Zs(1fo) = 41.96-41.29iΩ Zs(2fo) = 13.13+18.14iΩ Zs(3fo) = 23.9-11.76iΩ 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 41.1 39.1 Max Power is 36.8dBm at Z =.039-6.807iΩ Γ = 0.0501-0.22i Max is 8.9dB at Z = 8.31-4.022iΩ Γ = -0.2498-0.26i Max is 47.1% at Z = 7.496-5.834iΩ Γ = -0.2495-0.324i 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 43.1 36.7 36.5 8.79 36.3 8.29 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak 7.79 Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 8 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Measured Load-Pull Smith Charts 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load pull reference planes where the performance was measured. GHz, Load-pull 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 3 4 5 6 7 Zs(1fo) = 67.13-19.6iΩ 4.93 31.1 Max Power is 36.5dBm at Z = 30.8-18.7iΩ Γ = 0.4387-0.2293i Max is 5.9dB at Z = 14.522-21.734iΩ Γ = 0.341-0.4852i Max is 38.2% at Z = 18.929-24.441iΩ Γ = 0.4179-0.4193i 32.1 5.43 33.1 36.3 38.1 36.1 35.9 Zo = Ω 3dB Compression Referenced to Peak Power Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 9 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Typical Measured Performance Load-Pull Drive-up 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load-pull and source-pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM [db] 22 21 19 18 17 16 14 13 Zs(1fo) = 2.68-9.05iΩ Zs(2fo) = 3.5-11.95iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.93-16.59iΩ Zl(1fo) = 17.03+17.13iΩ Zl(2fo) = 4.42-4.75iΩ Zl(3fo) = 41.76-8.7iΩ and vs. Output Power 5 GHz - Power Tuned 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 22 21 19 18 17 16 14 13 Zs(1fo) = 2.68-9.05iΩ Zs(2fo) = 3.5-11.95iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.93-16.59iΩ Zl(1fo) =.54+23.84iΩ Zl(2fo) = 3.43-7.63iΩ Zl(3fo) = 19.76+26.79iΩ and vs. Output Power 5 GHz - Efficiency Tuned 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 22 21 19 18 17 16 14 13 Zs(1fo) = 6.61-22.5iΩ Zs(2fo) = 53.+35.21iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.+.81iΩ Zl(1fo) =.05+14.21iΩ Zl(2fo) = 7.08-9.98iΩ Zl(3fo) = 19.54+17.1iΩ and vs. Output Power 6 GHz - Power Tuned 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 19 18 17 16 14 13 11 Zs(1fo) = 6.61-22.5iΩ Zs(2fo) = 53.+35.21iΩ Zs(3fo) = 14.+.81iΩ Zl(1fo) = 7.68+17.27iΩ Zl(2fo) = 6.38-.24iΩ Zl(3fo) = 8.49+14.69iΩ and vs. Output Power 6 GHz - Efficiency Tuned 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 18 17 16 14 13 11 9 Zs(1fo) = 22.46-40.74iΩ Zs(2fo) =.51+.05iΩ Zs(3fo) = 9.52-6.2iΩ Zl(1fo) = 5.73+5.41iΩ Zl(2fo) = 32.86+6.58iΩ Zl(3fo) = 14.32+2.06iΩ and vs. Output Power 8 GHz - Efficiency Tuned 8 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 18 17 16 14 13 11 9 Zs(1fo) = 22.46-40.74iΩ Zs(2fo) =.51+.05iΩ Zs(3fo) = 9.52-6.2iΩ Zl(1fo) = 5.73+5.41iΩ Zl(2fo) = 32.86+6.58iΩ Zl(3fo) = 14.32+2.06iΩ and vs. Output Power 8 GHz - Efficiency Tuned 8 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Typical Measured Performance Load-Pull Drive-up 1, 2 1. C Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. See page 21 for load-pull and source-pull reference planes where the performance was measured. TGF2977-SM [db] 16 14 13 11 9 8 7 Zs(1fo) = 27.91-42.54iΩ Zs(2fo) = 31.37+22.73iΩ Zs(3fo) =.8+0.74iΩ Zl(1fo) =.04-2.29iΩ Zl(2fo) = 14.25+6.33iΩ Zl(3fo) =.1+2.51iΩ and vs. Output Power 9 GHz - Power Tuned 6 14 16 18 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 0 Output Power [dbm] 50 45 40 35 30 25 5 [%] [db] 16 14 13 11 9 8 7 Zs(1fo) = 27.91-42.54iΩ Zs(2fo) = 31.37+22.73iΩ Zs(3fo) =.8+0.74iΩ Zl(1fo) = 6.97-1.52iΩ Zl(2fo) = 11.91+.77iΩ Zl(3fo) = 9.59+3.28iΩ and vs. Output Power 9 GHz - Efficiency Tuned 6 11 13 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 0 Output Power [dbm] 0 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 [%] [db] 14 13 11 9 8 7 6 Zs(1fo) = 41.96-41.29iΩ Zs(2fo) = 13.13+18.14iΩ Zs(3fo) = 23.9-11.76iΩ Zl(1fo) =.04-6.81iΩ Zl(2fo) = 7.28+0.69iΩ Zl(3fo) = 33.7-0.21iΩ and vs. Output Power GHz - Power Tuned 5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 0 Output Power [dbm] 50 45 40 35 30 25 5 [%] [db] 14 13 11 and vs. Output Power GHz - Efficiency Tuned 9 8 Zs(1fo) = 41.96-41.29iΩ Zs(2fo) = 13.13+18.14iΩ Zs(3fo) = 23.9-11.76iΩ 7 Zl(1fo) = 7.5-5.83iΩ 6 Zl(2fo) = 9.08+1.69iΩ Zl(3fo) = 23.54-11.32iΩ 5 5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 0 Output Power [dbm] 50 45 40 35 30 25 [%] [db] 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Zs(1fo) = 67.13-19.6iΩ Zl(1fo) = 30.8-18.71iΩ and vs. Output Power GHz - Power Tuned 2 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 0 Output Power [dbm] 50 45 40 35 30 25 5 [%] [db] 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Zs(1fo) = 67.13-19.6iΩ Zl(1fo) = 18.93-24.44iΩ and vs. Output Power GHz - Efficiency Tuned 2 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 0 Output Power [dbm] 50 45 40 35 30 25 5 [%] Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 11 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
S-Parameters Of 9 GHz EVB at -40 C 1 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 35 ma 0 S11 S21 S11 [db] -5 - - - S21 [db] 0 - - -30-40 -25 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18-50 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 0 S22 3 Stability Factor -5 2.5 S22 [db] - - k-factor 2 1.5 1-0.5-25 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 0 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Power Driveup Performance Over Temperatures Of 9 GHz EVB 1, 2 2. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 35 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 3. The dissipation power limit is conservative because it is specified at DUT only without accounting for the loss of the output matching network. 6.0 5.5 5.0 P3dB vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 25 C -40 C 85 C 65 60 DEFF3dB vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 25 C -40 C 85 C 4.5 55 P3dB [W] 4.0 3.5 DEFF3dB [%] 50 45 3.0 2.5 40 2.0 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 35 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 G3dB [db] 14 13 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 G3dB vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 25 C -40 C 85 C 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 PDISS3dB [W].0 11.0.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 PDISS3dB vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 25 C -40 C 85 C 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 13 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Power Driveup Performance At 25 C Of 9 GHz EVB 1, 2 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 35 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle 2. The dissipation power is conservative because it is specified at DUT only without accounting for the loss of the output matching network.. 6.0 P3dB vs. Frequency @ 25 C 65 DEFF3dB vs. Frequency @ 25 C P3dB [W] 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 DEFF3dB [%] 60 55 50 45 40 2.0 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 35 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 G3dB [db] 14 13 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 G3dB vs. Frequency @ 25 C 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 PDISS3dB [W].0 11.0.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 PDISS3dB vs. Frequency @ 25 C 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 14 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
S-Parameters Of 2.6 4.2GHz EVB 1 1. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, T = 25 C S11 [db] 0-5 - - - -25-30 -35-40 S11 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 S21 [db] 30 0 - - -30-40 -50 S21 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 0 S22 3 Stability Factor -2 2.5 S22 [db] -4-6 -8 - k-factor 2 1.5 1 0.5-0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 0 0 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Power Driveup Performance Of 2.6 4.2GHz EVB 1, 2 3. Test Conditions: VD = 32 V, IDQ = 25 ma, 0 us Pulse Width, % Duty Cycle, T = 25 C 4. The dissipation power is conservative because it is specified at DUT only without accounting for the loss of the output matching network...0 P3dB vs. Frequency 0.0 Deff3dB vs. Frequency 9.0 90.0 8.0 80.0 P3dB [W] 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 Deff3dB [%] 70.0 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0.0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 G3dB [db] G3dB vs. Frequency.0 19.0 18.0 17.0 16.0.0 14.0 13.0.0 11.0.0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 PDISS3dB [W] PDISS3dB vs. Frequency.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 16 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
1, 2, 3, 4 Thermal and Reliability Information Pulsed TGF2977-SM 280 Maximum Channel Temperature vs. PDISS @ % DC QFN base fixed at 85 o C Maximum Channel Temperature ( o C) 260 240 2 0 180 % D.C.@ 0us 160 PDISS = W 140 PDISS = 8.8 W PDISS = 7.5 W 1 PW = 0 us 1.00E-07 1.00E-06 1.00E-05 1.00E-04 1.00E-03 1.00E-02 Pulse Width (Sec) Parameter Conditions Values Units Thermal Resistance (θjc).4 C/W Peak Channel Temperature (TCH) 241 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1 2.6E6 Hrs.1 W Pdiss, 0uS PW, % Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 9.8 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 184 C Thermal Resistance (θjc).2 C/W Peak Channel Temperature (TCH) 225 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1 9.0E06 Hrs 9.2 W Pdiss, 0uS PW, % Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 9.8 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 175 C Thermal Resistance (θjc).0 C/W Peak Channel Temperature (TCH) 217 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1 1.8E07 Hrs 8.8 W Pdiss, 0uS PW, % Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 9.8 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 171 C Thermal Resistance (θjc) 14.5 C/W Peak Channel Temperature (TCH) 195 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1 1.2E08 Hrs 7.6 W Pdiss, 0uS PW, % Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 9.6 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 8 C 1. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) thermal values shall be used to determine performance and reliability. Unless otherwise noted, all thermal references are FEA. 2. Infrared (IR) thermal values are for reference only. 3. Thermal resistance measured to backside of package. 4. Median lifetime under pulsed condition is the lifetime under CW condition divided by the duty cycle. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 17 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
1, 2, 3 Thermal and Reliability Information CW TGF2977-SM Temperature, C 255 245 235 225 2 5 195 185 175 165 5 145 135 5 1 5 95 TGF2977-SM Max Channel Temperature vs. CW Power Surface of QFN Package Fixed at 85C TGF2977-SM 1E6 Hours Operating Limit 85 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 CW Power Dissipation, W Parameter Conditions Values Units Thermal Resistance (θjc).1 C/W Maximum Channel Temperature (TCH) 262 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1.1E05 Hrs 8.8 W Pdiss, CW Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc).6 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 196 C Thermal Resistance (θjc) 18.9 C/W Maximum Channel Temperature (TCH) 225 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1.8E6 Hrs 7.4 W Pdiss, CW Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc).2 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 175 C Thermal Resistance (θjc) 17.9 C/W Maximum Channel Temperature (TCH) 198 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 1.9E07 Hrs 6.3 W Pdiss, CW Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 11.7 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 9 C Thermal Resistance (θjc) 17.4 C/W Maximum Channel Temperature (TCH) 172 C 85 C Case Median Lifetime (TM) 2.3E08 Hrs 5.0 W Pdiss, CW Thermal Resistance, IR (θjc) 11.8 C/W Max. Channel Temperature, IR (TCH) 144 C 1. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) thermal values shall be used to determine performance and reliability. Unless otherwise noted, all thermal references are FEA. 2. Infrared (IR) thermal values are for reference only. 3. Thermal resistance measured to backside of package. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 18 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Median Lifetime 1 1. Test Conditions: V D = +32 V; Failure Criteria = % reduction in I D_MAX during DC Life Testing. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 19 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Maximum Gate Current Maximum Gate Current Vs. Channel Temperature 9 Maximum Gate Current [ma] 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 130 140 0 160 170 180 190 0 2 2 230 Channel Temperature [ C] Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Pin Configuration and Description 1 Note 1: The TGF2977-SM will be marked with the 2977 designator and a lot code marked below the part designator. The YY represents the last two digits of the calendar year the part was manufactured, the WW is the work week of the assembly lot start, the MZZZ is the production lot number. Pin Symbol Description 2 RF IN / VG Gate - 11 RF OUT / VD Drain 1, 3 9, - 16 NC Not Connected Back side Source Source / Ground / Backside of part Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 21 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
1, 2, 3 Mechanical Drawing Note: 1. All dimensions are in milimeters. 2. Unless otherwise noted, all dimension tolerances are ± 0.7 mm. 3. This package is lead-free/rohs-compliant. The plating material on the leads is NiAu. It is compatible with both lead-free (maximum 260 C reflow temperature) and tin-lead (maximum 245 C reflow temperature) soldering process. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 22 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
9 GHz Application Circuit - Schematic Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure 1. Set V G to -4 V. 1. Turn off RF signal. 2. Set I D current limit to 30 ma. 2. Turn off V D 3. Apply 32 V V D. 3. Wait 2 seconds to allow drain capacitor to discharge 4. Slowly adjust V G until I D is set to 25 ma. 4. Turn off V G 5. Set I D current limit to 0.4 A (Pulsed operation) 6. Apply RF. 9 GHz Application Circuit - Bill Of material Description Ref. Des. Manufacturer Part Number Capacitor 0.9pF, 0V, 0402 C1 American Technical Ceramics 600L0R3AT0T Capacitor 0.3 pf, 0V, 0402 C2 American Technical Ceramics 600L0R3AT0T Capacitor 1.8 pf, 0V, 0402 C3 American Technical Ceramics 600L1R8AT0T Capacitor 2.2 pf, 0V, 0402 C7 American Technical Ceramics 600L2R2BT0T Capacitor 0 pf, 0V, 0603 C4, C8 Carpax Technologies 0603G1J1S Capacitor 0.1 nf, 0V, 0603 C5, C9 Digi-Key C0805C3K5RACTU Capacitor 1 uf, 0V, 16 C6 Digi-Key C16C5K4RACTU Capacitor, Electrolytic, 47 uf, 50V, mm SMD C16 Panasonic EEETG1H470P Resistor, 68 Ohm, 0402 R1 Panasonic ERJ-2RKF68R0X Resistor, Ohm, 0603 R2 Generic 0603 Resistor, 33 Ohm, 0603 R3 Generic 0603 Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 23 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
9 GHz Application Circuit - Layout Board material is RO4003C 0.008 thickness with 1oz copper cladding. Overall EVB size is 1.5 x 2. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 24 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
2.6 4.2 GHz Application Circuit - Schematic Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure 1. Set V G to -4 V. 1. Turn off RF signal. 2. Set I D current limit to 30 ma. 2. Turn off V D 3. Apply 32 V V D. 3. Wait 2 seconds to allow drain capacitor to discharge 4. Slowly adjust V G until I D is set to 25 ma. 4. Turn off V G 5. Set I D current limit to 0.5 A (Pulsed operation) 6. Apply RF. 2.6 4.2 GHz Application Circuit - Bill Of material Description Ref. Des. Manufacturer Part Number Capacitor 1.2pF, 250V, 0603 C1, C9 ATC 600S1R2AT250XT Capacitor 0.1 uf, 0V, 0603 C2 AVX 0603YC4KAT2A Capacitor 2.2 pf, 250V, 0603 C3, C7 ATC 600S2R2BT250T Capacitor 0 pf, 0V, 0603 C5, C6 Capax Technologies 0603G1J1S Capacitor 1 uf, 0V, 0805 C4, C8 TTI Inc. CX7S2A5M5AB Capacitor, Electrolytic, 47 uf, 50V C Panasonic EEETG1H470P Inductor 5.6 nh, 0603 L1 Coilcraft 0603CS-5N6XJEW Inductor 8.2 nh, 0603 L2 Coilcraft 0603HP-8N2XJLW Resistor, 5.6 Ohm, 0603 R1, R2 TTI CRCW06035R60JNEA Resistor, 2 Ohm, 0603 R3 Digi-Key CRCW06032RFKEA Resistor, 33.2 Ohm, 0603 R5, R6 TTI CRCW060333R2FKTA Resistor, Ohm, 0603 R4 TTI CRCW0603R0JNTA Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 25 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
2.6 4.2 GHz Application Circuit - Layout Board material is RO4350B 0.0 thickness with 1oz copper cladding. Overall EVB size is 2 x 2.5. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 26 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Recommended Solder Temperature Profile Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 27 of 28 - www.qorvo.com
Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard ESD Human Body Model (HBM) 500 V, 1B ESDA / JEDEC JS-001- ESD Charged Device Model (CDM) 00 V, C3 JEDEC JESD22-C1F MSL Moisture Sensitivity Level TBD IPC/JEDEC J-STD-0 Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device Solderability Compatible with both lead-free (260 C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245 C max. reflow temp.) soldering processes. Solder profiles available upon request. Contact plating: NiPdAu RoHS Compliance This part is compliant with 11/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive /863/EU. This product also has the following attributes: Lead Free Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine) Antimony Free TBBP-A (CHBr402) Free PFOS Free SVHC Free Pb Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations, and information about Qorvo: Web: www.qorvo.com Tel: +1.972.994.8465 Email: info-sales@qorvo.com Fax: +1.972.994.8504 For technical questions and application information: Email: info-products@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders for Qorvo products. The information contained herein or any use of such information does not grant, explicitly or implicitly, to any party any patent rights, licenses, or any other intellectual property rights, whether with regard to such information itself or anything described by such information. THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND QORVO HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PRODUCTS WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Qorvo products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life-saving, or life-sustaining applications, or other applications where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death. Copyright 16 Qorvo, Inc. Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. Datasheet Rev. B, July 25, 17 Subject to change without notice - 28 of 28 - www.qorvo.com