Overview
The BCP55-10-TP is an NPN medium power transistor produced by Micro Commercial Co. It is part of the BCP55 series, which is known for its high performance and reliability in various electronic applications. This transistor is packaged in a small SOT223 (SC-73) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for compact and efficient designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage (BVCEO) | 60 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 1000 | mA |
| Peak Pulse Current (ICM) | 2000 | mA |
| Power Dissipation (Ptot) | 2 | W |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | < 0.5 | V @ IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 100 | MHz @ IC = 50mA, VCE = 10V |
| Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Current Gain (hFE) | 63 - 160 | - @ IC = 150mA, VCE = 2V |
Key Features
- High current capability with a continuous collector current of 1 A and peak pulse current of 2 A.
- High power dissipation capability of up to 2 W.
- Low saturation voltage (VCE(sat) < 0.5 V @ IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA).
- Available in gain groups 10 and 16.
- Complementary PNP types available (BCP51, BCP52, and BCP53).
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant.
- Halogen- and antimony-free, making it a “green” device.
Applications
- Linear voltage regulators.
- Power management.
- Low-side switches.
- MOSFET drivers.
- Battery-driven devices.
- Amplifiers.
- Automotive applications requiring specific change control.
Q & A
- What is the collector-base breakdown voltage of the BCP55-10-TP?
The collector-base breakdown voltage (BVCEO) is 60 V.
- What is the maximum continuous collector current of the BCP55-10-TP?
The maximum continuous collector current (IC) is 1000 mA.
- What is the power dissipation capability of the BCP55-10-TP?
The power dissipation capability is up to 2 W.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the BCP55-10-TP?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is less than 0.5 V at IC = 500mA, IB = 50mA.
- What is the transition frequency of the BCP55-10-TP?
The transition frequency (fT) is 100 MHz at IC = 50mA, VCE = 10V.
- Is the BCP55-10-TP RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the BCP55-10-TP?
The BCP55-10-TP is used in linear voltage regulators, power management, low-side switches, MOSFET drivers, battery-driven devices, and amplifiers.
- What is the package type of the BCP55-10-TP?
The BCP55-10-TP is packaged in a SOT223 (SC-73) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Is the BCP55-10-TP suitable for automotive applications?
- What are the complementary PNP types for the BCP55-10-TP?
The complementary PNP types are BCP51, BCP52, and BCP53.
