Overview
The BCX55-16,135 is a 60 V, 1 A NPN medium power transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is packaged in a SOT89 (SC-62) flat lead Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. It is part of Nexperia’s extensive portfolio of bipolar transistors, which are widely used in various electronic designs across different industries, including automotive, industrial, power management, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package | VCEO [max] (V) | IC [max] (mA) | hFE [min] | hFE [max] | TJ [max] (°C) | fT [min] (MHz) | Automotive qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCX55-16 | SOT89 | 60.0 | 1000.0 | 100.0 | 250.0 | 150 | 100.0 | N |
Key Features
- High current capability: Up to 1 A continuous collector current.
- High power dissipation: The transistor has a high power dissipation capability, making it suitable for various power management applications.
- Exposed heatsink: Provides excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Three current gain selections: Offers flexibility in design and application.
- Linear voltage regulators, power management, low-side switches, MOSFET drivers, and battery-driven devices are supported.
Applications
- Linear voltage regulators
- Power management
- Low-side switches
- MOSFET drivers
- Battery-driven devices
- Amplifiers
- Automotive and industrial applications
- Consumer electronics
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The maximum collector current is 1 A. - What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 60 V. - What package type is the BCX55-16 transistor available in?
The transistor is available in a SOT89 (SC-62) flat lead Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. - What are the typical applications of the BCX55-16 transistor?
Typical applications include linear voltage regulators, power management, low-side switches, MOSFET drivers, and battery-driven devices. - Is the BCX55-16 transistor automotive qualified?
No, the BCX55-16 transistor is not automotive qualified. - What is the maximum junction temperature (TJ) of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The maximum junction temperature is 150°C. - What is the minimum current gain (hFE) of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The minimum current gain is 100. - What is the maximum current gain (hFE) of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The maximum current gain is 250. - What is the typical frequency (fT) of the BCX55-16 transistor?
The minimum transition frequency is 100 MHz. - Is the BCX55-16 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BCX55-16 transistor is RoHS compliant.
