Overview
The BCX52TA is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. It is designed for surface mount applications and is part of the BCX51/52/53 series of medium power transistors. This transistor is known for its high reliability and is suitable for various electronic circuits requiring medium power switching or amplification.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage | VCBO | -60 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | VCEO | -60 | 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 |
| Transition Frequency | fT | 150 | MHz |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | VCE(sat) | -500 mV | |
| Operating Temperature Range | TJ | -65°C to 150°C | |
| Package / Case | SOT89 | ||
| Transistor Element Material | Silicon |
Key Features
- High Reliability: Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards, making it suitable for automotive and high-reliability applications.
- Low Saturation Voltage: VCE(sat) < -500 mV @ -0.5 A, which is beneficial for efficient switching and amplification.
- Epitaxial Planar Die Construction: Enhances performance and stability in various operating conditions.
- Complementary NPN Types: Available as BCX54, 55, and 56, providing flexibility in circuit design.
- Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant: Halogen- and antimony-free, aligning with environmental regulations.
- High Transition Frequency: 150 MHz, suitable for high-frequency applications).
Applications
- Medium Power Switching or Amplification: Ideal for applications requiring medium power handling, such as power supplies, motor control, and audio amplifiers).
- AF Driver and Output Stages: Suitable for use in audio frequency driver and output stages due to its low saturation voltage and high current gain).
- Automotive Electronics: Qualified for automotive applications, including those requiring specific change control and high reliability).
Q & A
- What is the BCX52TA transistor?
The BCX52TA is a PNP bipolar junction transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, designed for surface mount applications.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BCX52TA?
The maximum continuous collector current is -1 A, and the peak pulse collector current is -2 A).
- What is the operating temperature range of the BCX52TA?
The operating temperature range is -65°C to 150°C).
- Is the BCX52TA RoHS compliant?
- What is the transition frequency of the BCX52TA?
The transition frequency is 150 MHz).
- What are the typical applications of the BCX52TA?
The BCX52TA is typically used in medium power switching or amplification applications, AF driver and output stages, and automotive electronics).
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the BCX52TA?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is less than -500 mV at -0.5 A).
- Is the BCX52TA qualified for automotive use?
- What is the package type of the BCX52TA?
The BCX52TA comes in an SOT89 package).
- What are the complementary NPN types for the BCX52TA?
The complementary NPN types are BCX54, BCX55, and BCX56).
