MS1612

MS1612 Application Field and Working Principle

MS1612 is a medium voltage NPN silicon radio frequency (RF) transistor typically used in cellular base station transmitters and in power amplifiers. It is a widely used component and is manufactured by many companies.

The MS1612 RF transistor is most suitable for a variety of broadband applications such as television, FM radio, and traditional radio. It is suitable for use in amplifier and oscillator circuits operating up to 200 MHz.

Main Features of MS1612

• Bandwidth: 200 MHz
• Power Gain: 20dB
• Collector Emitter Voltage: 150V
• Frequency Range: 400KHz to 200MHZ
• Collector Emitter Saturated Current: 150mA
• Package: TO-18
• Supply Voltage: 0V to 70V

Compared to other RF transistors, MS1612 has higher power gain, better linearity and improved noise performance. It also has excellent switching characteristics which make it suitable for high speed applications.

Working Principle of MS1612

The MS1612 RF transistor is a three-terminal device which has two emitters, three collectors and a base. It works on the principle of current amplification by controlling the base current. In this type of transistor, the current at the emitter is controlled by the base current through the internal transistor action. The base current is then amplified and delivered at the collector end.

The MS1612 transistor has a high gain and wide bandwidth which makes it highly efficient in the transmission and amplification of signals. When a current is applied at the base, the transistor amplifies the current and a large current is generated from the collector. This current is higher than the base current and is used to amplify signals in radio frequency applications.

MS1612 Applications

The MS1612 RF transistor is used in a wide range of applications, including TV and radio broadcast, cellular base station transmitters, and power amplifiers. It is also used in oscillator circuits, modulators, and frequency multipliers. In addition, it can be used as an active element in DC amplifiers, and it is also used in audio applications such as audio amplifiers and active filters.

MS1612 is one of the most widely used RF transistors, and it is an excellent choice for a variety of applications due to its high power gain, linearity, and noise performance. This makes it an ideal device for a wide range of RF applications.