1.6.4
RF plasma lighting
Looking for more information on RF plasma lighting?
See section 2.5.2 RF-driven plasma lighting: The next revolution in light
sources are powered by solid-state RF technology
Application diagram
RF (plasma) bulb
oscillator
MPA
HPA
CONTROLLER
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Recommended products
Function
Product
Package
Type
Oscillator
RF transistor
Function
Product
Package
Type
MPA
(medium
power
amplifier)
MMIC
Function
Product
Driver
f
min
(MHz)
1
10
1
10
10
10
10
10
688
700
700
2400
2400
2400
2400
f
max
(MHz)
2500
500
1000
500
500
500
500
500
1000
1000
1000
2500
2500
2500
2500
P1dB (W)
12
20
100
300
600
600
1200
1400
200
135
160
180
140
200
250
Package
Type
BLF6G10(LS)-200RN
BLF6G10(LS)-135RN
BLF6G10(LS)-160RN
BLF2425M7L(S)200*
HPA
Final
* Check status in section 3.1, as this type is not yet released for mass production
Product highlight:
LDMOS enables RF lighting
NXP's 50 V high-voltage LDMOS process enables highest power at
the extreme ruggedness levels necessary for this kind of application.
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Features
Highest power device
Unprecedented ruggedness
Low thermal resistance for reliable operation
Consistent device performance
Broadband device for flexible use
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