Overview
The BCP56-16H115 is an NPN medium power transistor produced by NXP Semiconductors. It is part of the BCP56 series, known for its high performance and reliability in various electronic applications. This transistor is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) surface-mounted device (SMD) plastic package, which is designed for efficient heat dissipation and ease of mounting on PCBs.
The BCP56-16 is characterized by its medium voltage and current handling capabilities, making it suitable for a range of applications including medium voltage load switching, output stages for audio amplifiers, and automotive post-voltage regulation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) | 100 | V |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 80 | V |
| Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) | 5 | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 1 | A |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) | 1.5 | A (tP < 5ms) |
| Base Current (IB) | 0.1 | A |
| Base Peak Current (IBM) | 0.2 | A (tP < 5ms) |
| Total Dissipation at Tamb = 25°C (Ptot) | 1.6 | W |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -65 to 150 | °C |
| Maximum Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) | 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient (Rthj-amb) | 78 | °C/W |
| DC Current Gain (hFE) | 100 to 250 | - |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 0.5 | V |
| Base-Emitter On Voltage (VBE(on)) | 1 | V |
Key Features
- Silicon epitaxial planar NPN medium voltage transistor
- SOT223 plastic package for surface mounting circuits
- Available in tape & reel packing
- In compliance with the 2002/93/EC European Directive
- Lead-free second level interconnect (ECOPACK® package)
- High DC current gain (hFE) ranging from 100 to 250
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of 0.5 V
- Automotive qualified
Applications
- Medium voltage load switch transistor
- Output stage for audio amplifiers circuits
- Automotive post-voltage regulation
- General-purpose switching and amplification in various electronic circuits
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage (VCEO) is 80 V.
- What is the maximum collector current of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 1 A.
- What is the thermal resistance junction-ambient of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The thermal resistance junction-ambient (Rthj-amb) is 78 °C/W.
- Is the BCP56-16 transistor automotive qualified?
- What is the package type of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The BCP56-16 transistor is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) surface-mounted device (SMD) plastic package.
- What are the typical applications of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The BCP56-16 transistor is typically used in medium voltage load switching, output stages for audio amplifiers, and automotive post-voltage regulation.
- What is the maximum operating junction temperature of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) is 150 °C.
- Is the BCP56-16 transistor lead-free?
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) is 0.5 V.
- What is the base-emitter on voltage of the BCP56-16 transistor?
The base-emitter on voltage (VBE(on)) is 1 V.
