MACOM MRF317

Part points

• The MRF317 is a high-frequency push-pull transistor chip used for RF amplifier applications in the frequency range of 30 to 512 MHz. It offers low power consumption, high gain, and excellent linearity, making it suitable for various communication systems and equipment. The chip is often utilized in RF power amplifiers, remote control transmitters, and radio broadcast equipment due to its reliability and performance.

• Equivalent

  The equivalent products of the MRF317 chip are MRF317R1 by Motorola and the MRF317S by RFHIC.

• Features

  The MRF317 is a NPN silicon RF power transistor that operates in the frequency range of 175 to 470 MHz and provides a power output of 250 Watts at 27 Volts. It features excellent thermal stability, high gain, and low distortion, making it suitable for use in mobile and high-frequency RF applications.

• Pinout

  The MRF317 is a High Frequency Transistor. It has 4 pins: Emitter, Base, Collector, and Collector Shield. The Emitter is identified by the dot on the case. The function of the pins is as follows: Emitter is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply, Base is the input terminal, and the Collector and Collector Shield are the output terminals.

• Manufacturer

  The MRF317 is manufactured by Motorola Solutions, a multinational company specializing in communication equipment and solutions. They are a leading provider of mission-critical communication products for industries such as public safety, government, and commercial enterprises.

• Application Field

  The MRF317 is commonly used in applications such as RF amplifiers, linear amplifiers, high-frequency oscillators, and VHF/UHF transmitters.

• Package

  The MRF317 chip is available in a TO-204AA package type, also known as a TO-3 package. The chip itself has a form factor of a metal can and its size fits within the dimensions of the TO-3 package.