Overview
The BCX51-16,115 is a PNP medium power transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is part of the BCX51 series and is designed to operate in a variety of applications requiring high current and power dissipation capabilities. The BCX51-16,115 is packaged in a SOT89 (SC-62) flat lead Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, which is known for its compact size and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | Channel type | P tot (mW) | V CEO [max] (V) | I C [max] (mA) | h FE [min] | h FE [max] | T J [max] (°C) | Automotive qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCX51-16 | SOT89 | SOT89 | 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 | PNP | 500 | -45 | -1000 | 100 | 250 | 150 | N |
Key Features
- High current capability: Up to 1 A collector current.
- High power dissipation: 500 mW total power dissipation.
- Three current gain selections: Offering flexibility in design.
- Exposed heatsink: For excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
- AEC-Q101 qualified: Suitable for automotive applications.
Applications
- Linear voltage regulators.
- High-side switches.
- Battery-driven devices.
- Power management.
- MOSFET drivers.
- Amplifiers.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The maximum collector current is 1 A.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The maximum power dissipation is 500 mW.
- What is the package type of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The transistor is packaged in a SOT89 (SC-62) flat lead Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Is the BCX51-16,115 transistor AEC-Q101 qualified?
- What are the typical applications of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The transistor is used in linear voltage regulators, high-side switches, battery-driven devices, power management, MOSFET drivers, and amplifiers.
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The maximum junction temperature is 150°C.
- What is the minimum current gain (hFE) of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The minimum current gain (hFE) is 100.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is -45 V.
- How do I order samples of the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
Samples can be ordered through Nexperia's sales organization or through their network of global and regional distributors.
- What are the reflow and wave soldering profiles for the BCX51-16,115 transistor?
Refer to the REFLOW_BG-BD-1 and WAVE_BG-BD-1 documents provided by Nexperia for detailed soldering profiles.
