Overview
The 2N3055AG is a high-power NPN silicon transistor manufactured by onsemi. It is part of the PowerBase complementary transistor series, designed for various high-power applications. This transistor is housed in a TO-3 metal case and is known for its excellent safe operating area and high current gain-bandwidth product. The 2N3055AG is often used in conjunction with its PNP counterpart, the MJ2955, to provide a balanced performance in a wide range of electronic circuits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Collector Power Dissipation (Pc) | 115 | W |
| Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (Vcb) | 100 | V |
| Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce) | 60 | V |
| Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (Veb) | 7 | V |
| Maximum Collector Current (Ic max) | 15 | A |
| Max. Operating Junction Temperature (Tj) | 200 | °C |
| Transition Frequency (ft) | 0.8 | MHz |
| Collector Capacitance (Cc) | 60 | pF |
| Forward Current Transfer Ratio (hFE), MIN | 10 | |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(sat)) | 1.1 | Vdc |
| Package | TO-3 |
Key Features
- High current gain-bandwidth product
- Excellent safe operating area
- Low collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat) = 1.1 V)
- Pb-free packages available and RoHS compliant
- DC current gain (hFE) up to 70
- Improved linearity in hFE
- Maximum voltage across collector and emitter: 60V DC
- Maximum current allowed through collector: 15A DC
- Operating temperature range: -65°C to +200°C
Applications
The 2N3055AG transistor is designed for high-power applications such as:
- High power audio amplifiers
- Stepping motor control
- Power switching circuits (e.g., relay or solenoid drivers)
- DC-to-DC converters
- Inverters
- Inductive loads requiring higher safe operating area
Q & A
- What is the maximum collector power dissipation of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The maximum collector power dissipation is 115 W. - What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 60 V. - What is the maximum collector current of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The maximum collector current is 15 A. - What is the operating junction temperature range of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The operating junction temperature range is -65°C to +200°C. - What is the transition frequency (ft) of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The transition frequency is 0.8 MHz. - What are the typical applications of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The 2N3055AG is used in high power audio, stepping motor control, power switching circuits, DC-to-DC converters, and inverters. - Is the 2N3055AG transistor Pb-free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, the 2N3055AG transistor is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. - What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage is 1.1 V. - What is the package type of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The package type is TO-3. - What is the complementary PNP type of the 2N3055AG transistor?
The complementary PNP type is MJ2955.
