Overview
The BCX51TA is a PNP medium power bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. This transistor is designed for medium power switching and amplification applications, making it suitable for a variety of electronic circuits. It is packaged in the SOT89 case, which is a surface mount device (SMD) package, and is fully RoHS compliant, halogen- and antimony-free, and lead-free.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Transistor | PNP | - |
| Polarisation | Bipolar | - |
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | -45 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -45 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | -5 | V |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | -1 | A |
| Peak Pulse Collector Current (ICM) | -2 | A |
| Continuous Base Current (IB) | -100 | mA |
| Peak Pulse Base Current (IBM) | -200 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (PD) | 1 | W |
| Case | SOT89 | - |
| Mounting | SMD | - |
| Frequency | 150 | MHz |
| Current Gain (hFE) | 25-250 | - |
| Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | < -0.5 | V @ IC = -0.5A, IB = -50mA |
Key Features
- High Collector-Emitter Voltage: Up to -45V, making it suitable for various power applications.
- Medium Power Handling: Continuous collector current of -1A and peak pulse current of -2A.
- Low Saturation Voltage: VCE(sat) < -0.5V @ -0.5A, IB = -50mA, which reduces power losses.
- Complementary NPN Types: Available as BCX54, 55, and 56 for matching NPN transistors.
- Environmental Compliance: Totally lead-free, halogen- and antimony-free, and fully RoHS compliant.
- Automotive Grade: Qualified to AEC-Q100/101/200 and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities.
Applications
- Medium Power Switching: Suitable for applications requiring medium power switching, such as in automotive and industrial control systems.
- Amplification Stages: Used in AF driver and output stages due to its low saturation voltage and high current gain.
- General Electronics: Can be used in a variety of general electronic circuits where medium power handling is required.
Q & A
- What is the collector-emitter voltage of the BCX51TA transistor?
The collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the BCX51TA transistor is -45V.
- What is the continuous collector current of the BCX51TA transistor?
The continuous collector current (IC) of the BCX51TA transistor is -1A).
- What is the power dissipation of the BCX51TA transistor?
The power dissipation (PD) of the BCX51TA transistor is 1W).
- What is the case type of the BCX51TA transistor?
The BCX51TA transistor is packaged in an SOT89 case).
- Is the BCX51TA transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BCX51TA transistor is fully RoHS compliant, halogen- and antimony-free, and lead-free).
- What are the complementary NPN types for the BCX51TA transistor?
The complementary NPN types for the BCX51TA transistor are BCX54, 55, and 56).
- What is the typical application of the BCX51TA transistor?
The BCX51TA transistor is typically used in medium power switching and amplification applications, such as in AF driver and output stages).
- Is the BCX51TA transistor suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, the BCX51TA transistor is qualified to AEC-Q100/101/200 and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, making it suitable for automotive applications).
- What is the current gain range of the BCX51TA transistor?
The current gain (hFE) of the BCX51TA transistor ranges from 25 to 250).
- What is the saturation voltage of the BCX51TA transistor?
The saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the BCX51TA transistor is less than -0.5V @ IC = -0.5A, IB = -50mA).
