NXP Semiconductors BFU5x NPN Wideband Silicon RF Transistors
NXP Semiconductors BFU5x NPN Wideband Silicon RF Transistors are AEC-Q101 qualified, low noise, high breakdown RF transistors suitable for small signal to medium power applications up to 2GHz. Offering exceptional performance, BFU5x RF Transistors generate 20dB of maximum gain and a noise figure of 0.7dB at 900MHz. These devices allow for better signal reception at low to medium power and enable RF receivers to operate more robustly in noisy environments. When used as (low-noise) amplifiers or oscillators, BFU5x RF Transistors support high supply voltages and high breakdown voltages. This makes these devices well-suited for automotive, communication, and industrial applications. The product family is available in a wide range of industry-standard packages, including SOT323, SOT23, and SOT143.
Features
- Low noise, high breakdown RF transistor
- AEC-Q101 qualified
- Suitable for small signal to medium power applications up to 2GHz
- Enable RF receivers to operate more robustly in noisy environments
- Minimum noise figure (NFmin) = 0.65dB at 900MHz
- Maximum stable gain 20dB at 900MHz; 22dB at 900MHz (BFU590Q)
- 11GHz or 8GHz fT silicon technology
Applications
- Applications requiring high supply voltages and high breakdown voltages
- Broadband amplifiers up to 2GHz
- Low noise amplifiers for ISM applications
- Large signal amplifiers for ISM applications
- Medium power amplifiers (500mW at a frequency of 433MHz or 866MHz)
- ISM band oscillators
- Automotive
- Satellite
- Broadcast
- FM radio
- General-purpose
| Part Number | Datasheet | Continuous Collector Current | Maximum DC Collector Current | Operating Frequency | Output Power | Pd - Power Dissipation | RoHS - Mouser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFU530WX | ![]() |
40 mA | 65 mA | 11 GHz | 10 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU520WX | ![]() |
30 mA | 50 mA | 10 GHz | 7 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU520YX | ![]() |
30 mA | 50 mA | 10 GHz | 7 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU530R | ![]() |
40 mA | 65 mA | 11 GHz | 10 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU530XRR | ![]() |
40 mA | 65 mA | 11 GHz | 10.5 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU590QX | ![]() |
200 mA | 300 mA | 8 GHz | 22 dBm | 2 W | Y |
| BFU550R | ![]() |
50 mA | 80 mA | 11 GHz | 13.5 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU550WX | ![]() |
50 mA | 80 mA | 11 GHz | 13.5 dBm | 450 mW | Y |
| BFU530XAR | ![]() |
40 mA | 65 mA | 11 GHz | 10 dBm | 450 mW | Y |

