Overview
The BCX53TA is a PNP silicon planar medium power transistor manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. It is packaged in the SOT89 case, which is a surface-mount type. This transistor is designed for medium power switching or amplification applications and is known for its high performance and reliability. The BCX53TA is part of a family of transistors that include complementary NPN types such as the BCX54, 55, and 56. It is lead-free, RoHS compliant, and halogen and antimony free, aligning with Diodes Incorporated’s “Green” policy.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | BCX53TA | |
| Manufacturer | Diodes Incorporated | |
| Transistor Type | PNP | |
| Package / Case | SOT-89 | |
| Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max) | 80V | |
| Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic | 500mV @ 50mA, 500mA | |
| Continuous Collector Current (IC) | -1A | |
| Peak Pulse Collector Current (ICM) | -2A | |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C ~ 150°C (TJ) | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | |
| Frequency - Transition | 150MHz | |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce | 40 @ 150mA, 2V | |
| Power - Max | 1W |
Key Features
- Continuous Collector Current of -1A and Peak Pulse Collector Current of -2A.
- Low Saturation Voltage Vce(sat) < -500mV @ -0.5A, ensuring efficient operation.
- Gain groups 10 and 16, providing flexibility in design.
- Complementary NPN types: BCX54, 55, and 56, allowing for balanced circuit designs.
- Lead-free, RoHS compliant, and halogen and antimony free, adhering to Diodes Incorporated’s “Green” policy.
- Qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- Epitaxial planar die construction for improved performance and reliability.
Applications
- Medium power switching or amplification applications.
- Audio amplifiers, where the transistor's low saturation voltage and high current gain are beneficial.
- Power supplies, where the transistor's ability to handle high currents and voltages is essential.
- Radio-frequency amplifiers, leveraging the transistor's high frequency transition characteristics).
- AF driver and output stages, where the transistor's performance in amplifying signals is crucial).
Q & A
- What is the BCX53TA transistor used for?
The BCX53TA is used for medium power switching or amplification applications, including audio amplifiers, power supplies, and radio-frequency amplifiers).
- What is the package type of the BCX53TA transistor?
The BCX53TA transistor is packaged in the SOT89 case, which is a surface-mount type).
- What are the key electrical specifications of the BCX53TA transistor?
The key specifications include a continuous collector current of -1A, peak pulse collector current of -2A, and a collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 80V).
- Is the BCX53TA transistor RoHS compliant?
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the BCX53TA transistor?
The operating temperature range for the BCX53TA transistor is -65°C to 150°C (TJ)).
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BCX53TA transistor?
The maximum power dissipation of the BCX53TA transistor is 1W).
- Does the BCX53TA transistor have any automotive qualifications?
- What is the frequency transition characteristic of the BCX53TA transistor?
The frequency transition characteristic of the BCX53TA transistor is 150MHz).
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the BCX53TA transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) of the BCX53TA transistor is 40 @ 150mA, 2V).
- Are there any complementary NPN types available for the BCX53TA transistor?
