Overview
The BCP69-16/S500115 is a PNP medium power bipolar junction transistor (BJT) manufactured by NXP USA Inc. This transistor is part of the BCP69 series, known for its robust performance and reliability in various electronic applications. The BCP69-16 is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) package, which provides good heat transfer due to its collector pad design.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min. | Max. | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCBO (Collector-Base Voltage) | Open Emitter | - | - | -32 | V |
| VCEO (Collector-Emitter Voltage) | Open Base | - | - | -20 | V |
| VEBO (Emitter-Base Voltage) | Open Collector | - | - | -5 | V |
| IC (Collector Current DC) | - | - | - | -1 | A |
| ICM (Peak Collector Current) | - | - | - | -2 | A |
| IBM (Peak Base Current) | - | - | - | -200 | mA |
| Ptot (Total Power Dissipation) | Tamb ≤25 °C; notes 1 and 2 | - | - | 0.625 | W |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature) | - | -65 | - | +150 | °C |
| Tj (Junction Temperature) | - | - | - | +150 | °C |
| Tamb (Operating Ambient Temperature) | - | -65 | - | +150 | °C |
| hFE (DC Current Gain) | VCE = -1 V; IC = -500 mA | 100 | - | 250 | - |
| VCEsat (Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage) | IC = -1 A; IB = -100 mA | - | - | -500 | mV |
| fT (Transition Frequency) | VCE = -5 V; IC = -50 mA; f = 100 MHz | 40 | - | 140 | MHz |
Key Features
- PNP Medium Power Transistor: Suitable for applications requiring medium power handling.
- SOT223 (SC-73) Package: Provides good heat transfer due to its collector pad design.
- High DC Current Gain (hFE): Ranges from 100 to 250 at VCE = -1 V and IC = -500 mA.
- Low Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCEsat): Typically -500 mV at IC = -1 A and IB = -100 mA.
- High Transition Frequency (fT): Up to 140 MHz at VCE = -5 V, IC = -50 mA, and f = 100 MHz.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: From -65°C to +150°C.
Applications
- General Purpose Amplification: Suitable for various amplification tasks in electronic circuits.
- Switching Applications: Can be used in switching circuits due to its medium power handling and low saturation voltage.
- Audio Amplifiers: Applicable in audio amplifier circuits requiring medium power and good current gain.
- Automotive Electronics: Can be used in automotive systems due to its robust performance over a wide temperature range.
Q & A
- What is the collector-base voltage (VCBO) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The collector-base voltage (VCBO) is up to -32 V.
- What is the maximum collector current (IC) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The maximum collector current (IC) is 1 A.
- What is the package type of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The BCP69-16 transistor is housed in a SOT223 (SC-73) package.
- What is the typical DC current gain (hFE) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The typical DC current gain (hFE) is between 100 and 250 at VCE = -1 V and IC = -500 mA.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCEsat) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCEsat) is typically -500 mV at IC = -1 A and IB = -100 mA.
- What is the transition frequency (fT) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The transition frequency (fT) is up to 140 MHz at VCE = -5 V, IC = -50 mA, and f = 100 MHz.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The operating temperature range is from -65°C to +150°C.
- Is the BCP69-16 transistor RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BCP69-16 transistor is RoHS compliant.
- What are some common applications of the BCP69-16 transistor?
Common applications include general purpose amplification, switching applications, audio amplifiers, and automotive electronics.
- What is the total power dissipation (Ptot) of the BCP69-16 transistor?
The total power dissipation (Ptot) is up to 1.4 W at Tamb ≤25 °C under specified mounting conditions.
