A new Al0.25ln0.75P/Al0.48In0.52As/Ga0.35In0.65As pseudomorphic HEMT where the InAs mole fraction of the Ga1-xInxAs channel was graded (x = 0.53 --> 0.65 --> 0.53) is described. The modification of the quantum well channel significantly improved breakdown characteristics. In addition, use of an Al0.25In0.75P Schottky layer increased the Schottky barrier height. Devices having 0.5 mum gate-length showed g(m) of 520 mS/mm and I(max) of 700 mA/mm. The gate-drain (BV(g-d)) and source-drain (BV(d-s)) breakdown voltages were as high as -14 and 13 V, respectively. An f(T) of 70 GHz and f(max) of 90 GHz were obtained.