ST STEVAL-TDR016V1 RF power amplifier using 1 x PD55015E N-channel enhancement-mode lateral MOSFETs handbook

The STEVAL-TDR016V1 is a common source N-channel enhancement-mode lateral field effect RF power amplifier designed for VHF marine radio application.

Brand: STMicroelectronics
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 13
File format: PDF
File size: 242 KB
Published: 09 August, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: E78A189A6F7675F37E0FB73C2396534C
PDF: ST STEVAL-TDR016V1 RF power amplifier using 1 x PD55015E N-channel enhancement-mode lateral MOSFETs handbook PDF

About this manual

The document details the STEVAL-TDRO16V1, which is a common source N-channel enhancement-mode lateral field effect RF power amplifier designed specifically for VHF marine radio applications. It utilizes one PD55015E N-channel enhancement-mode lateral MOSFET to achieve an output power of 30 W within the frequency range of 155 - 165 MHz.

What's inside

Features
Application
Description
Electrical data
Maximum ratings
Electrical characteristics
Typical performance
Circuit layout
Mounting indications
Package mechanical data

Specifications

Frequency range	155 - 165 MHz
Supply voltage	20 V
Output power	30 W
Power gain	14.7+0.3 dB
Efficiency	60% - 72%
Load mismatch	20:1

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary application for this amplifier?

The device is designed specifically for VHF marine radio applications.

Which MOSFET component does this evaluation board use?

It uses 1 x PD55015E N-channel enhancement-mode lateral MOSFETs.

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