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CGHV27100
100 W, 2500-2700 MHz, 50 V, GaN HEMT for LTE
Crees CGHV27100 is a gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT)
is designed specically for high efciency, high gain and wide bandwidth capabilities,
which makes the CGHV27100 ideal for 2.5 - 2.7 GHz LTE, 4G Telecom and BWA
amplier applications. The transistor is input matched and supplied in a ceramic/
metal pill and ange packages.
Package Type: 440162 and 440161
PN: CGHV27100F and CGHV27100P
Rev 1.0 – May 2015
Features
2.5 - 2.7 GHz Operation
18.0 dB Gain
-37 dBc ACLR at 25 W PAVE
33 % Efciency at 25 W PAVE
High Degree of DPD Correction Can be Applied
Typical Performance Over 2.5 - 2.7 GHz (TC = 25˚C) of Demonstration Amplier
Parameter 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz Units
Gain @ 44 dBm 18.1 18.0 17.9 dB
ACLR @ 44 dBm -37.0 -37.0 -37.0 dBc
Drain Efciency @ 44 dBm 34.0 33.5 32.0 %
Note:
Measured in the CGHV27100-AMP amplier circuit, under WCDMA 3GPP test model 1, 64 DPCH, 45% clipping,
PAR = 7.5 dB @ 0.01% Probability on CCDF, VDD = 50 V, IDS = 500 mA.
2CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (not simultaneous) at 25˚C Case Temperature
Parameter Symbol Rating Units Conditions
Drain-Source Voltage VDSS 125 Volts 25˚C
Gate-to-Source Voltage VGS -10, +2 Volts 25˚C
Storage Temperature TSTG -65, +150 ˚C
Operating Junction Temperature TJ225 ˚C
Maximum Forward Gate Current IGMAX 16 mA 25˚C
Maximum Drain Current1IDMAX 6 A 25˚C
Soldering Temperature2TS245 ˚C
Screw Torque τ80 in-oz
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case3RθJC 2.34 ˚C/W 85˚C, PDISS = 48 W
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case4RθJC 2.95 ˚C/W 85˚C, PDISS = 48 W
Case Operating Temperature5TC-40, +150 ˚C
Note:
1 Current limit for long term, reliable operation.
2 Refer to the Application Note on soldering at http://www.cree.com/rf/document-library
3 Measured for the CGHV27100P
4 Measured for the CGHV27100F
5 See also, the Power Dissipation De-rating Curve on Page 5.
Electrical Characteristics (TC = 25˚C)
Characteristics Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
DC Characteristics1
Gate Threshold Voltage VGS(th) -3.8 -3.0 -2.3 VDC VDS = 10 V, ID = 16 mA
Gate Quiescent Voltage VGS(Q) -2.7 VDC VDS = 50 V, ID = 500 mA
Saturated Drain Current2IDS 12 14.4 AVDS = 6.0 V, VGS = 2.0 V
Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage VBR 150 VDC VGS = -8 V, ID = 16 mA
RF Characteristics5 (TC = 25˚C, F0 = 2.7 GHz unless otherwise noted)
Saturated Output Power3,4 PSAT 135 WVDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA
Pulsed Drain Efciency3,4 η68 %VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, POUT = PSAT
Gain6G 18 dB VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, POUT = 44 dBm
WCDMA Linearity6ACLR -37 dBc VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, POUT = 44 dBm
Drain Efciency6η33 %VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA, POUT = 44 dBm
Output Mismatch Stress3VSWR 10 : 1 YNo damage at all phase angles, VDD = 50 V, IDQ =
500 mA, POUT = 100 W Pulsed
Dynamic Characteristics
Input Capacitance7CGS 66 pF VDS = 50 V, Vgs = -8 V, f = 1 MHz
Output Capacitance7CDS 8.7 pF VDS = 50 V, Vgs = -8 V, f = 1 MHz
Feedback Capacitance CGD 0.47 pF VDS = 50 V, Vgs = -8 V, f = 1 MHz
Notes:
1 Measured on wafer prior to packaging.
2 Scaled from PCM data.
3 Pulse Width = 100 µs, Duty Cycle = 10%
4 PSAT is dened as IGS = 1.6 mA peak
5 Measured in CGHV27100-AMP
6 Single Carrier WCDMA, 3GPP Test Model 1, 64 DPCH, 45% Clipping, PAR = 7.5 dB @ 0.01% Probability on CCDF, VDD = 50 V.
7 Includes package and internal matching components.
3CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Typical Performance
Figure 1. - Small Signal Gain and Return Losses vs Frequency for the
CGHV27100 measured in CGHV27100-AMP Amplier Circuit
VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 0.5 A
Typical Linear Performance
Figure 2. - Typical Gain, Drain Efciency and ACLR vs Output Power
of the CGHV27100 measured in CGHV27100-AMP Amplier Circuit
VDS = 50 V, IDS = 0.5 A, 1c WCDMA, PAR = 7.5 dB
0
5
10
15
20
25
Magnitude (dB)
-20
-15
-10
-5
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0
Magnitude (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
S11
S21
S22
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
-
30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Drain Efficiency (%) & Gain (dB)
ACLR (dBc)
2.5GHz ACPR
2.6GHz ACPR
2.7GHz ACPR
2.5GHz Drain Efficiency
2.6GHz Drain Efficiency
2.7GHz Drain Efficiency
2.5GHz Gain
2.6GHz Gain
2.7GHz Gain
0
5
10
15
20
-50
-45
-40
-35
-
30
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Drain Efficiency (%) & Gain (dB)
Output Power (dBm)
4CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Typical Performance
Figure 3. - Typical Gain, Drain Efciency and ACLR vs Frequency
of the CGHV27100 measured in CGHV27100-AMP Amplier Circuit.
VDS = 50 V, IDS = 0.5 A, PAVE = 25 W, 1c WCDMA, PAR = 7.5 dB
Figure 4. - Typical Two Tone Linearity vs Output Power of the CGHV27100
measured in CGHV27100-AMP1 Amplier Circuit. VDS = 50 V, IDS = 0.5 A
-
-35
-34
-33
-32
-31
-30
25
30
35
40
45
50
ACLR (dBc)
Gain (dB) & Drain Efficiency (%)
-40
-39
-38
-37
-
0
5
10
15
2.40 2.45 2.50 2.55 2.60 2.65 2.70 2.75 2.80
Gain (dB) & Drain Efficiency (%)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain
Drain Efficiency
ACLR
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
Intermodulation Distortion (dBc)
CGHV27100F IMD Sweep
-80
-70
-60
-50
20 25 30 35 40 45
Intermodulation Distortion (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
-IMD3
+IMD3
-IMD5
+IMD5
-IMD7
+IMD7
5CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Typical Performance
Figure 5. - Power Dissipation Derating Curve
Note 1. Area exceeds Maximum Case Operating Temperature (See Page 2).
Source and Load Impedances
Frequency (MHz) Z Source Z Load
2500 4.01 - j3.88 10.69 - j2.86
2600 3.99 - j3.29 11.16 - j3.17
2700 4.01 - j2.72 11.67 - j3.94
Note1: VDD = 50 V, IDQ = 500 mA. In the 440162 package.
Note2: Impedances are extracted from CGHV27100-AMP demonstration circuit
and are not source and load pull data derived from transistor.
D
Z Source Z Load
G
S
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Power Dissipation (W)
440161 Package
440162 Package
0
5
10
15
20
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Power Dissipation (W)
Maximum Case Temperature ( C)
Note 1
6CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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CGHV27100-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Bill of Materials
Designator Description Qty
R1, R2 RES, 10 OHM, +/- 1%, 1/16 W, 0603 2
C1 CAP, 5.6 pF, +/- 0.25 pF, 0603, ATC 1
C2 CAP, 27 pF, +/-5%, 0603, ATC 1
C3 CAP, 10.0 pF, +/-5%, 0603, ATC 1
C8, C13 CAP, 8.2 pF, +/-0.25 pF, 0603, ATC 2
C4, C9, C14 CAP, 470 pF, 5%, 100 V, 0603, X 3
C5, C10, C15 CAP, 33000 pF, 0805, 100 V, X7R 3
C6 CAP, 10 UF, 16 V, TANTALUM 1
C7 CAP, 27 pF, +/-5%, 250 V, 0805, ATC 600 F 1
C11, C16 CAP, 1.0 UF, 100 V, 10%, X7R, 1210 2
C12 CAP, 100 UF, +/-20%, 160 V, ELECTROLYTIC 1
C17 CAP, 33 UF, 20%, ELECTROLYTIC 1
J1, J2 CONN, SMA 2
J3 HEADER RT>PLZ.1CEN LK 9POS 1
PCB, RO4350, 0.020” THK, CGHV27100F 1
2-56 SOC HD SCREW 1/4 SS 4
#2 SPLIT LOCKWASHER SS 4
CGHV27100F 1
CGHV27100-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Classications
Parameter Symbol Class Test Methodology
Human Body Model HBM 1A > 250 V JEDEC JESD22 A114-D
Charge Device Model CDM 1 < 200 V JEDEC JESD22 C101-C
7CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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CGHV27100-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Schematic
CGHV27100-AMP Demonstration Amplier Circuit Outline
C2
27 pF
C3
10 pF
C5
0.033
C6
10
C8
8.2 pF C9
470 pF
C12
100
C4
470 pF
C7
27 pF
C10
0.033 C11
1
1
2
3
R2
10 Ohm
C1
5.6 pF
C13
8.2 pF
C14
470 pF C15
0.033
C17
33
C16
1
R1
10 Ohm
12345
6
7
89 J3
J1
J2
Vd=+50VGND
Vg=-2.0V to -3.5V typ
8CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Product Dimensions CGHV27100F (Package Type — 440162)
Product Dimensions CGHV27100P (Package Type — 440161)
9CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Part Number System
Parameter Value Units
Upper Frequency12.7 GHz
Power Output 100 W
Package Flange -
Table 1.
Note1: Alpha characters used in frequency code
indicate a value greater than 9.9 GHz. See Table
2 for value.
Character Code Code Value
A0
B1
C 2
D3
E4
F 5
G6
H 7
J8
K 9
Examples: 1A = 10.0 GHz
2H = 27.0 GHz
Table 2.
Package
Power Output (W)
Upper Frequency (GHz)
Cree GaN High Voltage
CGHV27100F
10 CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Product Ordering Information
Order Number Description Unit of Measure Image
CGHV27100F GaN HEMT Each
CGHV27100P GaN HEMT Each
CGHV27100-TB Test board without GaN HEMT Each
CGHV27100F-AMP Test board with GaN HEMT installed Each
11 CGHV27100 Rev 1.0
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Disclaimer
Specications are subject to change without notice. Cree, Inc. believes the information contained within this data sheet to be accurate
and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Cree for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may
result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Cree. Cree makes no warranty,
representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose. “Typical” parameters are the average
values expected by Cree in large quantities and are provided for information purposes only. These values can and do vary in different
applications and actual performance can vary over time. All operating parameters should be validated by customer’s technical experts
for each application. Cree products are not designed, intended or authorized for use as components in applications intended for surgical
implant into the body or to support or sustain life, in applications in which the failure of the Cree product could result in personal injury or
death or in applications for planning, construction, maintenance or direct operation of a nuclear facility.
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