Overview
The BCP5516TA is a medium power NPN silicon planar transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. This transistor is part of the BCP54/55/56 series and is housed in a SOT223 package. It is designed for medium power switching and amplification applications, offering high reliability and compliance with various industry standards.
The BCP5516TA is fully RoHS compliant, halogen- and antimony-free, and qualified to AEC-Q101 standards, making it suitable for automotive and other high-reliability applications.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVCBO | 60 | - | - | V | IC = 100µA |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | BVCEO | 60 | - | - | V | IC = 10mA |
| Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage | BVEBO | 5 | - | - | V | IE = 10µA |
| Continuous Collector Current | IC | - | - | 1 A | - | - |
| Peak Pulse Collector Current | ICM | - | - | 2 A | - | - |
| Power Dissipation | PD | - | - | 2 W | - | - |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | - | - | 0.5 V | - | IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA |
| Transition Frequency | fT | 150 | - | - | MHz | IC = 50mA, VCE = 10V, f = 100MHz |
Key Features
- High continuous collector current of 1 A and peak pulse current of 2 A.
- Low saturation voltage VCE(sat) < 500mV at 0.5 A.
- Gain groups 10 and 16 for various application needs.
- Complementary PNP types: BCP51, 52, and 53.
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- Halogen- and antimony-free, making it a “Green” device.
- Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability.
- SOT223 package with molded plastic case and matte tin finish leads.
- UL flammability rating 94V-0 and moisture sensitivity level 1 per J-STD-020.
Applications
- Medium power switching applications.
- Amplification stages, including AF driver and output stages.
- Automotive applications requiring specific change control and high reliability.
Q & A
- What is the continuous collector current of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The continuous collector current is 1 A.
- What is the peak pulse collector current of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The peak pulse collector current is 2 A.
- What is the collector-emitter breakdown voltage of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The collector-emitter breakdown voltage is 60 V.
- Is the BCP5516TA transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is fully RoHS compliant.
- What is the transition frequency of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The transition frequency is 150 MHz.
- What are the typical applications of the BCP5516TA transistor?
Medium power switching and amplification applications, including AF driver and output stages.
- Is the BCP5516TA transistor suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability and suitable for automotive applications.
- What is the package type of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The package type is SOT223.
- What is the weight of the BCP5516TA transistor?
The weight is approximately 0.112 grams.
- What are the complementary PNP types for the BCP5516TA transistor?
The complementary PNP types are BCP51, 52, and 53.
