Overview
The PMBT4401,215 is an NPN switching transistor manufactured by Nexperia USA Inc. This transistor is designed for high-current switching applications and is packaged in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) surface mount package. It is known for its high current handling capability and low voltage operation, making it suitable for a variety of industrial and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor Type | NPN | |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 40 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 600 | mA |
| Peak Collector Current (ICM) | 800 | mA |
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | 250 | mW |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | -150 to 150 | °C |
| Operating Ambient Temperature (Tamb) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Transition Frequency (fT) | 250 | MHz |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 100 (min) @ IC = 150 mA, VCE = 1 V | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCEsat) | 750 mV @ IB = 50 mA, IC = 500 mA | |
| Package/Case | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Key Features
- High current capability: up to 600 mA collector current and 800 mA peak collector current.
- Low voltage operation: maximum collector-emitter voltage of 40 V.
- High transition frequency: 250 MHz, suitable for high-frequency applications.
- Low saturation voltage: VCEsat of 750 mV at IB = 50 mA and IC = 500 mA.
- Compact SOT23 package, ideal for space-constrained designs.
- High DC current gain (hFE): minimum of 100 at IC = 150 mA and VCE = 1 V.
Applications
The PMBT4401,215 is widely used in various industrial and consumer switching applications, including:
- Power switching circuits.
- Amplifier circuits.
- Driver circuits for LEDs, relays, and other loads.
- General-purpose switching in electronic devices.
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector current of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 600 mA, with a peak collector current (ICM) of 800 mA.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 40 V.
- What is the transition frequency of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is 250 MHz.
- What is the DC current gain (hFE) of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The DC current gain (hFE) is a minimum of 100 at IC = 150 mA and VCE = 1 V.
- What is the package type of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The transistor is packaged in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) surface mount package.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
The operating ambient temperature range is -65°C to 150°C, and the junction temperature range is -150°C to 150°C.
- Is the PMBT4401,215 transistor RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCEsat) of the PMBT4401,215 transistor?
- How is the PMBT4401,215 transistor typically packaged for shipping?
