Ampleon BLF981/BLF981S LDMOS Power Transistors

Ampleon BLF981/BLF981S Laterally Diffused Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (LDMOS) Power Transistors are 170W devices designed for high-efficiency broadband applications across a wide frequency range from HF to 1400MHz. These transistors are particularly well-suited for use in broadcast transmitters, industrial, scientific, medical (ISM), avionics, and other non-cellular communication systems. Built to withstand extreme operating conditions, the Ampleon BLF981/BLF981S offers excellent ruggedness, high power gain, and integrated dual-sided ESD protection. The devices are optimized for both analog and digital signal transmission, ensuring reliable performance and easy power control. The BLF981 is housed in a SOT467C package, while the BLF981S comes in a SOT467B package, both supporting robust thermal management and long-term reliability.

Features

  • Designed for broadband operation
  • High efficiency
  • Integrated dual-sided ESD protection
  • Excellent ruggedness
  • High power gain
  • Excellent reliability
  • Easy power control
  • Excellent stability

Applications

  • Broadcast transmitter applications
  • Industrial, scientific, and medical applications
  • Avionics applications up to 1400MHz
  • Non-cellular communications applications

Specifications

  • 108V maximum drain-source voltage
  • -6V to +11V gate-source voltage range
  • 0.61K/W typical junction-to-case thermal resistance
  • Package options
    • SOT467C for BLF981
    • SOT467B for BLF981S
  • AC characteristics
    • 0.43pF typical feedback capacitance
    • 111pF typical input capacitance
    • 31.9pF typical output capacitance
  • +225°C maximum junction temperature
  • DC characteristics
    • 108V minimum drain-source breakdown voltage
    • 1.5V to 2.5V gate-source threshold voltage range
    • 1.5V to 2.5V gate-source quiescent voltage range
    • 1.4µA maximum drain leakage current
    • 20A typical drain cut-off current
    • 140nA maximum gate leakage current
    • 0.19Ω typical drain-source on-state resistance
Published: 2025-05-07 | Updated: 2025-11-11