Overview
The BCP53-16H115, produced by Nexperia USA Inc., is a PNP medium power transistor designed for various high-current applications. This transistor is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for surface-mounting circuits. The BCP53-16H115 is known for its high current handling capability, high power dissipation, and three current gain selections, which make it versatile for a range of electronic designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | -100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | -80 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | -1 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | -1.5 | A (tp < 5 ms) |
| Base Current (IB) | -0.1 | A |
| Base Peak Current (IBM) | -0.2 | A (tp < ms) |
| Total Dissipation at Tamb = 25°C (Ptot) | 1.6 | W |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature (Tj) | 150 | °C |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 40 to 250 | - |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 50 | MHz |
| Package | SOT223 (SC-73) | - |
| AEC-Q101 Qualified | Yes | - |
Key Features
- High current handling capability up to 1 A.
- High power dissipation of 1.6 W at 25°C ambient temperature.
- Three current gain selections for flexibility in design.
- AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- High collector-emitter voltage of -80 V.
- Transition frequency of 50 MHz.
- SOT223 (SC-73) package for surface-mounting circuits.
Applications
- MEDIUM VOLTAGE LOAD SWITCHES
- OUTPUT STAGE FOR AUDIO AMPLIFIERS
- AUTOMOTIVE POST-VOLTAGE REGULATION
- LINEAR VOLTAGE REGULATORS
- HIGH-SIDE SWITCHES
- BATTERY-DRIVEN DEVICES
- POWER MANAGEMENT
- MOSFET DRIVERS
- AMPLIFIERS
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The maximum collector current is -1 A.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is -80 V.
- What is the package type of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The transistor is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Is the BCP53-16H115 transistor AEC-Q101 qualified?
Yes, the BCP53-16H115 transistor is AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- What are the typical applications of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
Typical applications include medium voltage load switches, output stages for audio amplifiers, automotive post-voltage regulation, linear voltage regulators, high-side switches, battery-driven devices, power management, MOSFET drivers, and amplifiers.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The maximum operating junction temperature is 150°C.
- What is the transition frequency of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The transition frequency is 50 MHz.
- What is the total dissipation power of the BCP53-16H115 transistor at 25°C ambient temperature?
The total dissipation power is 1.6 W.
- What are the storage temperature limits for the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The storage temperature limits are from -65°C to 150°C.
- What is the DC current gain range of the BCP53-16H115 transistor?
The DC current gain range is from 40 to 250.
