Overview
The BFG540/X,215 is an NPN silicon planar epitaxial transistor produced by NXP USA Inc. This transistor is designed for wideband applications in the GHz range, making it suitable for various high-frequency uses. It is packaged in a plastic SOT143B surface-mounted package, which is compact and suitable for modern electronic designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCBO (Collector-Base Voltage) | Open Emitter | - | - | 20 | V |
| VCES (Collector-Emitter Voltage) | RBE = 0 | - | - | 15 | V |
| VEBO (Emitter-Base Voltage) | Open Collector | - | - | 2.5 | V |
| IC (DC Collector Current) | - | - | - | 120 | mA |
| Ptot (Total Power Dissipation) | Ts ≤ 60 °C | - | - | 400 | mW |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature) | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Tj (Junction Temperature) | - | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Rth j-s (Thermal Resistance) | Ts ≤ 60 °C | - | 290 | - | K/W |
Key Features
- High power gain
- Low noise figure
- High transition frequency
- Gold metallization for excellent reliability
- Compact SOT143B surface-mounted package
Applications
- Analog and digital cellular telephones
- Cordless telephones (CT1, CT2, DECT, etc.)
- Radar detectors
- Satellite TV tuners (SATV)
- MATV/CATV amplifiers and repeater amplifiers in fibre-optical systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the BFG540/X,215? The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 15 V.
- What is the typical thermal resistance from junction to soldering point? The typical thermal resistance is 290 K/W.
- What are the storage temperature limits for the BFG540/X,215? The storage temperature limits are from -65 °C to 150 °C.
- What is the maximum DC collector current? The maximum DC collector current is 120 mA.
- What are the common applications of the BFG540/X,215? Common applications include analog and digital cellular telephones, cordless telephones, radar detectors, and satellite TV tuners.
- What package type is the BFG540/X,215 available in? The BFG540/X,215 is available in a plastic SOT143B surface-mounted package.
- What is the maximum total power dissipation? The maximum total power dissipation is 400 mW.
- Does the BFG540/X,215 have gold metallization? Yes, it has gold metallization for excellent reliability.
- What is the junction temperature limit? The junction temperature limit is 150 °C.
- Is the BFG540/X,215 suitable for life support applications? No, the BFG540/X,215 is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems.
