GaAs FET and pHEMT Devices

GaAs FETs / pHEMTs RF Properties (Typical performance at 25°C)

  • Ultra Linear, High Dynamic Range, Low Phase Noise
  • GaAs Process is Approved for Space Applications with Proven Reliability
  • Commercial, Industrial, Military, and Space Grade
  • 100% Wafer Bond Pull, Die Shear, Wafer DC Burn In, and Bake Tests in Evaluation per MIL-PRF-38534
  • 100% Visual Performed (Level 1, 3, or 4) before Shipment
  • 100% Idss Match to Provide Performance Consistency
  • RF Sample Test Capability Available Upon Request
  • Standard and Custom Device Specifications
  • High-Rel and Space-Rel Screening Options Available
  • RoHS (lead-free) Compliant Product Available
  • GaAs FET Application Notes and Drawings.  CLICK HERE
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Narrow and Broad Band High Efficiency Amplifier and Oscillator Applications

  • Excellent gain, power, and power added efficiency (PAE) and can be used for a wide range of applications up to 26 GHz
  • Excellent reliability with MTBF values better than 1X108 hours at 150C channel temperature.
  • Ideal for commercial, military, hi-rel space applications. 
Model Number
S-Parameter
Replaces
Part
Number
Packages
Available
S.S. Gain
@12GHz
Typ dB
PAE
@12GHz
%
OIP3
@12GHz
Typ dBm
Psat
@12GHz
Typ dBm
Gate
Width/Length
um
Gate
Layout
Method
Gate
Drain Source
Pads
Chip Thick-ness
(mil/um)
VIA Hole
y/n
Chip Size
um • um
MwT-PH9F MwT-PH9 70, 71, 73 13.0 45 34 28.0 750/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 485•315
MwT-PH15F MwT-PH15 71 12.0 45 34 28.5 630/0.25 single stripe 4,2,5 4.0/100 no 785•260
MwT-PH29F RFMD FDP750
BeRex BCP080C
70, 71, 73 13.0 48 35 28.5 800/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 450•375
MwT-PH30F N/A 70, 71, 73 14.0 45 34 28.0 800/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 no 530•375
Model Number
S-Parameter
Replaces
Part
Number
Packages
Available
S.S. Gain
@18GHz
Typ dB
PAE
@18GHz
%
OIP3
@18GHz
Typ dBm
Psat
@18GHz
Typ dBm
Gate
Width/Length
um
Gate
Layout
Method
Gate
Drain Source
Pads
Chip Thick-ness
(mil/um)
VIA Hole
y/n
Chip Size
um • um
MwT-PH3F N/A 70, 71, 73 14.0 50 32 24.0 300/0.25 single stripe 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 425•260
MwT-PH4F MwT-PH4 70, 71, 73 14.0 45 32 23.0 180/0.25 single stripe 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 385•260
MwT-PH7F MwT-PH7 70, 71, 73 15.0 45 30 24.5 250/0.25 single stripe 2,2,2 4.0/100 no 365•260
MwT-PH27F N/A 70, 71, 73 16.0 45 31 25.0 400/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 340•360
MwT-PH28F N/A 70, 71, 73 13.0 45 32 26.5 600/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 340•360
MwT-PH33F N/A 70, 71, 73 14.0 45 29 24.0 300/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 415•315

Narrow and Broad Band High Efficiency Amplifier and High Power Amplifier Applications

  • Excellent gain, power, and power added efficiency (PAE) and can be used for a wide range of applications up to 26 GHz
  • Excellent reliability with MTBF values better than 1X108 hours at 150C channel temperature.
  • Ideal for commercial, military, hi-rel space applications. 
Model Number
S-Parameter
Replaces
Part
Number
Packages
Available
S.S. Gain
@12GHz
Typ dB
PAE
@12GHz
%
OIP3
@12GHz
Typ dBm
Psat
@12GHz
Typ dBm
Gate
Width/Length
um
Gate
Layout
Method
Gate
Drain Source
Pads
Chip Thick-ness
(mil/um)
VIA Hole
y/n
Chip Size
um • um
MwT-PH8F MwT-PH8 71 11.0 42 37 30.0 1200/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 no 670•315
MwT-PH11F MwT-PH11 71 12.0 45 40 33.0 2400/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 no 780•345
MwT-PH11FV MwT-PH11 71 12.0 45 40 33.0 2400/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 yes 780•345
MwT-PH31F N/A 71 13.0 44 35 30.0 1200/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 no 530•375
MwT-PH32F N/A 71 13.0 43 37 30.5 1600/0.25 Interdigit 2,2,3 4.0/100 no 530•375

Narrow and Broad Band Linear Amplifier and Oscillator Applications

  • Excellent reliability with MTBF values better than 1X108 hours at 150C channel temperature.
  • Ideal for commercial, military, hi-rel space applications. 
Model Number
S-Parameter
Replaces
Part
Number
Packages Available S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ dBm PAE @12GHz Typ dBm OIP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Psat @12GHz Typ dBm Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Pads Chip Thick-ness (mil/um) VIA Hole, y/n Chip Size um•um
MwT-1F
Modelithic Model
MwT-1 70,71,73 10.0 2.0 7.0 26.0 35 37 27.0 630/0.25 single stripe 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 775•260
MwT-3F
Modelithic Model
MwT-3 70,71,73 12.0 -- -- 22.0 35 32 23.0 300/0.25 single stripe 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 415•260
MwT-5F MwT-5 71 19.0 3.5 11.0 21.0 35 -- 22.0 300•2/0.25 dual gate 3,1,2 4.0/100 no 415•260
MwT-7F
Modelithic Model
MwT-7 MwT-S7 MwT-LP7 70,71,73 15.0 2.0 8.0 21.0 35 32 22.0 250/0.25 single stripe 2,2,2 4.0/100 no 365•250
MwT-9F
Modelithic Model
MwT-9 MwT-A9 70,71,73 11.0 -- -- 26.5 35 35 27.0 750/0.25 Interdigit 1,1,2 4.0/100 no 485•315
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High-Power Amplifier and Oscillator Applications

  • Excellent reliability with MTBF values better than 1X108 hours at 150C channel temperature.
  • Ideal for commercial, military, hi-rel space applications. 
Model Number
S-Parameter
Replaces
Part
Number
Packages Available S.S. Gain @8GHz Typ dB N.F. @8Ghz Typ dB Ga @ N.F @8GHz Typ dB P-1dB @8GHz Typ dBm PAE @8GHz Typ dBm OIP3 @8GHz Typ dBm Psat @8GHz Typ dBm Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Pads Chip Thick-ness (mil/um) VIA Hole, y/n Chip Size um•um
MwT-11F
Modelithic Model
MwT-11 MwT-17 71 9.0 -- -- 32.0 40 42(1) 32.5 2400/0.25 Interdigit 2, 2, 3 4.0/100 no 780•345
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Model Number
Package
Available Sealed
/Hermetic
Gate Width/Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Max dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um - um Ideal Circuit
MwT-1789 sot89 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no -- (3) 18.0(1) 28 44 1130 • 279 Power Amp
MwT-1789SB sot89 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no -- (3) 18.0(1) 28 44 1130 • 279 Power Amp

(1) Tested at Po=25dBm/tone

The following are AlGaAs/InGaAs heterojunction pHEMT (Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor) devices, best suited for mm-wave power and gain applications.

Model Number
S-Parameter
Packages Available Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Pads Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ/Min dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Chip Size um • um Ideal Circuit
MwT-PH4 70, 71, 73 180/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 11.0 / 10.0 1.2 13.0/12.0 20.0/18.0 356 • 241 Osc & Amp
MwT-PH5 300/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 4, no 18.0 / 15.0 2.0 / - 12.0/ - 20.0/18.0 406 • 241 Power Amp
MwT-PH8 71 1200/0.3 Interdigit 2, 2, 3 4, no 10.0 / 9.0 30.0/29.0 673 • 305 Medium pow
MwT-PH9 70, 71, 73 750/0.3 Interdigit 1, 1, 2 4, no 10.0 / 9.0 27.0/26.0 419 • 292 Power Amp
MwT-PH11 71 2400/0.3 Interdigit 2, 2, 3 4, no 9.0 / 7.0 32.0/30.0 42 775 • 343 Power Amp
MwT-PH16 71 900/0.3 single stripe 6, 2, 7 4, no 11.5 / 10.0 30.0/28.5 1067 • 241 Medium pow
MwT-PH16A 1600/0.25 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no 11.0 / 9.5 31.0 / 29.0 1126 • 330 Medium pow

High-Power, High-Linearity Applications

Ideal for commercial, military, hi-rel space applications.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Available Sealed / Hermetic Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F> @12GHz Typ/Min dBm P-1dB @12GHz Typ/Min dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um • um Ideal Circuit
MwT-11 71 2400/0.3 Interdigit 2, 2, 3 4, no 9.0 / 7.0 30.0/28.0 775 • 343 Power Amp
MwT-17Q3 QFN 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no 18.0/16.0(1) 1.5(1) 28.0/27.0 46 1130 • 279 Power Amp

Broad-Band, Low Noise Figure

Recommended for multi-octave applications where low noise figure is the driving parameter.
The MwT-A9 was designed for applications where both high gain and low noise figure are key specifications.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Available Sealed / Hermetic Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ/Min dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um • um Ideal Circuit
MwT-4 70, 73 / NA 180/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 9.0 / 8.0 1.5 / 1.8 9.0 / 8.0 14.0/13.0 356 • 241 Osc & Amp
MwT-7
Modelithic Model

Non-Linear Model
70, 73 / NA 250/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 2 5, no 10.5 / 10.0 2.0 / - 8.0 / - 20.0/18.0 356 • 241 BA/SE Amp
MwT-LP7 70, 73 / NA 250/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 2 5, no 10.5 / 10.0 2.0 / - 8.0 / - 20.0/18.0 356 • 241 Oscillator
MwT-9/A9 84, 70, 73 / 71 750/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 9.5 / 8.5 1.8 / - 6.5 / 6.0 25.5/23.0 419 • 292 FB Amp
MwT-A989 SOT89 750/0.5 Interdigit 1, 1, 2 4, no 17.0/15.0(1) 0.9 (1) 25.0/23.0 40 419 • 292 Power Amp
MwT-A989SB SOT89 750/0.5 Interdigit 1, 1, 2 4, no 17.0/15.0(1) 0.9(1) 25.0/23.0 40 419 • 292 Power Amp
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Broad-Band, High Gain

Recommended for multi-octave applications where maximum gain is the driving parameter.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Available Sealed / Hermetic Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ/Min dBm IP3 @ 12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um • um Ideal Circuit
MwT-1 70, 73 / 71 630/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 10.0 / 9.0 2.0 / - 7.0 / - 24.0 / 23.0 775 • 241 FB Amp
MwT-3 70, 73 / 71 300/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 11.0 / 10.0 - / - - / - 21.0 / 20.0 406 • 241 BA Amp
MwT-5 NA / NA 2•300/0.3 dual gate 3, 1, 2 5, no 13.0 / 12.0 3.5 / - 11.0 / - 19.0 / 15.0 406 • 241 Buffer Amp
MwT-7
Modelithic Model

Non-Linear Model
70, 73 / NA 250/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 2 5, no 10.5 / 10.0 2.0 / - 8.0 / - 20.0/18.0 356 • 241 BA/SE Amp
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Broad-Band, Medium Power

The following devices are recommended for multi-octave applications where optimum power output is the driving parameter.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Available Sealed / Hermetic Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ/Min dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um • um Ideal Circuit
MwT-1 70, 73 / 71 630/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 10.0 / 9.0 2.0 / - 7.0 / - 24.0 / 23.0 775 • 241 FB Amp
MwT-2 70, 73 / 71 630/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 3 5, no 8.5 / 8.0 - / - - / - 24.5/23.0 775 • 241 BA Amp
MwT-3 70, 73 / 71 300/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 11.0 / 10.0 - / - - / - 21.0 / 20.0 406 • 241 BA Amp
MwT-7
Modelithic Model

Non-Linear Model
70, 73 / NA 250/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 2 5, no 10.5 / 10.0 2.0 / - 8.0 / - 20.0/18.0 356 • 241 BA/SE Amp
MwT-17 89 / 71 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 5, no 7.0 / 6.0 (2) 29.5/28.5 45/- 1130 • 279 BA/FB Amp
MwT-1789 SOT89 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no (4) 16.0(1) 28 46 1130 • 279 Low Noise
MwT-1789SB SOT89 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 4, no (3) 18.0(1) 28 44 1130 • 279 Power Amp
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Narrow-Band Power Applications

Recommended for narrow-band applications where maximum power output and gain are the driving parameters. These devices can be biased at 5 volts for wireless communications applications.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Available Sealed / Hermetic Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Min dB N.F. @12GHz Typ/Max dB Ga @  N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um - um Ideal Circuit
MwT-2 70, 73 / 71 630/0.3 single stripe 2, 2, 3 5, no 8.5 / 8.0 - / - - / - 24.5/23.0   775 • 241 BA Amp
MwT-3 70, 73 / 71 300/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 11.0 / 10.0 - / - - / - 21.0 / 20.0 406 • 241 BA Amp
MwT-8 71 2400/0.3 Interdigit 2, 2, 3 4, no 7.5 / 7.0     28.0/27.0   673 • 305 Power Amp
MwT-17 89 / 71 2400/0.8 Interdigit 4, 4, 5 5, no 7.0 / 6.0 (2)   29.5/28.5 45 / - 1130 • 279 BA / FB Amp

Narrow-Band, Low Noise Applications

Recommended for narrow-band applications where low noise and gain are the driving parameters. These devices can be biased at 5 volts for wireless communications applications.

Model
S-Parameter
Package Gate Width / Length um Gate Layout Method Gate Drain Source Bond Pads Qty Chip Thick-ness & VIA Hole mil, y/n S.S. Gain @12GHz Typ/Max dB N.F. @12Ghz Typ/Max dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ dBm IP3 @12GHz Typ dBm Nominal Chip Size um - um Ideal Circuit
MwT-1 70, 73 / 71 630/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 10.0 / 9.0 2.0 / - 7.0 / - 24.0 / 23.0 775 • 241 FB Amp
MwT-4 70, 73 / NA 180/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 9.0 / 8.0 1.5 / 1.8 9.0 / 8.0 14.0/13.0 356 • 241 Osc & Amp
MwT-9/A9 84, 70, 73 / 71 750/0.3 single stripe 1, 1, 2 5, no 9.5 / 8.5 1.8 / - 6.5 / 6.0 25.5/23.0 419 • 292 FB Amp
MwT-A989 SOT89 750/0.5 Interdigit 1, 1, 2 4, no 17.0/15.0 (1) 0.9 (1) 25.0/23.0 40 419 • 292 Power Amp
MwT-A989SB SOT89 750/0.5 Interdigit 1, 1, 2 4, no 17.0/15.0ÿ(1) 0.9 (1) 25.0/23.0 40 419 • 292 Power Amp

SB = Self-Biased (1) @ 2.0GHz, (2) noise figure = 0.8dB @ 0.9Ghz, (3) noise figure = 3.0dB @ 2.0Ghz, (4) noise figure = 1.3dB @ 2.0Ghz, (5) @ 4.0Ghz

Low Noise pHEMT Devices:

Model
S-Parameter
Gate Width / Length um N.F. @12Ghz Typ dB N.F. @4GHz Typ dB Ga @ N.F @12GHz Typ/Min dB Ga @ N.F @4GHz Typ/Min dB P-1dB @12GHz Typ dBm
MwT-LN180 180/015 0.5 0.2 10 / -- 14.5 16
MwT-LN240 240/.15 0.5 0.2 10 / -- 13 16
MwT-LN300 300/.15 0.6 0.2 10 / -- 13 16
MwT-LN600 600/.15 0.5 0.2 9 / 8 12 20